Can Just the Glass be Replaced in Windows?
Windows play an essential part in your home and are a major investment, but can the glass be replaced? In addition to letting in plenty of natural light into your home, good quality windows can help cut down exterior noise and utility bills. Unfortunately, between natural disasters, intruders, and unlucky mistakes, the glass in windows […]
Do Your Windows Need Reglazing?
Glazing is what holds window panes in place. Keeping glass panes secure and insulated is the key to a durable window, and that’s what the glazing does. Have you noticed a chilly draft in one of your rooms? Do you hear a rattling noise on windy days? Your windows may need to be reglazed, or […]
Myths About Windows
The three biggest myths about windows are: upgrading your windows is too expensive, going energy-efficient is a scam and the job will take too long. A reputable glass installation and repair shop works within a homeowner’s budget, and today’s green models offer a much sweeter ROI than first-generation efficient windows. Are you putting off a […]
Common Reasons Windows Break
The most common cause of house windows breaking might surprise you. Most people think it’s a baseball or golf ball that’s responsible for a broken window, but that’s actually a rarity. Burglars breaking windows is also relatively uncommon. The real perpetrator behind broken windows is usually yard maintenance. It’s a lot easier to blame […]
Is Winter Hazardous to Windows?
Windows are made of glass, which is actually a type of liquid. In extreme temperatures and temperature swings, glass can break. But is a Utah winter chilly enough for this to happen? It’s highly unlikely, although older glass and windows such as the kind found in vintage homes are much more prone to breakage than […]
Windows With Maximum Energy Efficiency
You want your windows to be as safe and energy-efficient as possible. Fortunately, the safety part is taken care of if you have newer windows, since the technology to make safety glass that breaks into gummy bits instead of shards has been around for quite a while. And the more panes your windows sport, […]
Spontaneous Glass Breakage
You may have heard of spontaneous glass breakage, but it’s not as spontaneous as you think. This type of breakage happens when toughened or tempered glass seems to crack or shatter for no reason. But there are always reasons, and one of the most common results from minor damage during installation that may be invisible […]
Vinyl Window Pro Tips
Just like with shoes, vinyl windows can come in a plethora of qualities—there’s a big difference between Gucci shoes and the knockoffs from the teen store in the mall. The same is true with vinyl windows. Some windows feature “spiral balances,” which look good at first glance. However, you’ll soon find that they’re quite demanding. […]