In this article we will get into the different types of window glass that are available for you. Our team can provide quick glass replacement for those times when it is not an issue with security or importance. We handle custom mirrors, single pane glass, custom double pane units, storm door glass and tempered glass. …
Is glass a solid, or is it a liquid?” – random customer. I have this asked of me at least once a year. And I have done the research on it to make sure that I can answer the question. Short answer: Both? Glass doesn’t fit nicely into either category. Some of its properties make …
There was one person who brought in an old panes of glass that was thicker at one end than the other and said that “Here is proof that glass flows! It is a liquid!” Well, What is Crown Glass? Sorry! It was/is actually “Crown Glass”. And its different thicknesses are just a result of the …
As an annealed glass company we use this type of glass in many applications such as in windows, as tabletops, picture frame glass, and cabinet glass, etc. So what does “annealed” mean? Annealing is a process of heat treatment to help relieve any internal stresses of a product. It is used in Metallurgy as well …
Sometimes, the look of an old mirror with hand beveled edges is enhanced with discoloration. Among some groups it is desired so that it appears unique (mirror re-silvering). It naturally happens when an oxidizing agent (usually water, sometimes a cleaner) gets to the reflective metal. Usually the metal is silver, but on some of the …
Safety glass is actually a broad term for several different types of glass. One of these is tempered glass, which you will find in your car’s side windows and back window. It is also located in all glass doors of a residence and business that a whole human body normally passes through. It is four …
You should know that glass can only be molded at very high temperatures and if you need to know how to melt glass, it completely melts/liquifies at approximately 1400 °C to 1600 °C. However, it is really depending on the composition of the type of glass. Glass is made from a variety of substances, depending …
In order to repair a sagging casement window you will need a few items. A screwdriver, drill and some sort of resin such as epoxy or wood-filler depending on the type of window. If your window is dragging or catching against the frame itself, you may need to adjust the hinges for compensation. Over the …
If your window crank gear stripped out or has become detached from the operator itself most likely the gears have stripped out and you would require a new operating mechanism. To switch out the current operator requires a few steps. We can come out on location to assess the damage to your operator or you …
