Professional debris removers are better trained for faster segregation and removal of debris, be it any hazardous waste or the white goods, also called the appliances and even the construction or demolition debris.
When you have decorative window panes in your home, they may be in shapes that make it impossible to install blinds or shades. If you need to ensure these architectural touches aren’t giving away your privacy, we may be able to recommend a better window option.
When a home is left open or unprotected, it can easily attract vandals or thieves. They could destroy property or even steal appliances, fixtures, HVAC and plumbing pipes. Our board up service reduces the risk of additional property loss.
Reflective glass is going to offer greater solar control than standard tinted float glass. Here, a metallic coating is applied during the manufacturing process (in clear, neutral, green, gray, or bronze) to create a highly reflective appearance.
Have you ever seen Blizzards after a snowfall? They are extreme snow storms moving at a fast speed of 35 miles per hour. They may also have a low visibility of as less as one-fourth of a mile.
The beveling of mirror edges creates an elegant look and is a popular option for vanity and wall mirrors. Here, diamond grinding wheels are used to remove a portion of the glass edge, and then the entire edge is polished.
Did you know that argon is the most common type of gas used to fill the space between glass planes in high performance thermal windows? Argon is so popular because it is a clear, odorless, non-toxic, non-reactive and affordable glass.
If you have a projection screen television, you can provide a high-tech look in your entertainment area by installing switchable glass. A product of nano-technology, it converts from clear to opaque with a flip of a switch, providing an excellent viewing area. Using it also restores the wall space that mounted screens obliterated.
Today’s windows, in addition to coming in a variety of colors, also come in a variety of styles. Windows are often used as architectural elements to dress up a home, using styles like bay windows, sliding windows and crank-out windows to add interest to the construction of the home.
There was a time when a broken or cracked pane of a dual-pane window meant replacing the entire window. New technology, however, makes it possible to replace only the damaged pane, saving the cost of complete replacement.
You may think leaving a window or door open briefly won't put your belongings or family's safety at risk, but that's not the case. Thieves are opportunists. Care to guess how long it takes someone to burglarize your home? If you guessed 10 minutes or less, you're right.
Glass-making technology developed quickly in the late Bronze Age in Egypt and Western Asia. Various archaeological findings from this time include vessels, beads, and ingots.
Did you know that, when it comes to double-paned windows, the size of the air space between the two panes of glass determines the insulating value of the window? Thus, a window with a one-inch space will be more efficient than that with a half-inch space.
Did you know the number of commercial and non-residential fires is once again on the rise? In 2015, there 113,500 fires that caused $3.1 billion in damages, compared to 2010, when there were 98,000 fires resulting in $2.9 billion in damages.
Did you know that, when lightning strikes sand, the heat sometimes fuses the grains into long, slender glass tubes that are called "fulgurites?" Many years ago, this was one of the ways that humans discovered how to make glass.
Did you know that some of the earliest windows in America were casement windows? By the 1620s, the English were importing window glass to America, where the windows were fashioned by hand, usually on site.
Fiberglass is a revolutionary material. It is long lasting, water proof, non-conductive. and corrosion resistant. In addition, it is strong and cost effective. Fiberglass can be used indoors and outdoors and is perfect for use near water.
To prevent arson in abandoned buildings, all openings in the basement, first floor doors and windows, and any point of entry accessible from a porch, fire escape, or potential climbing point be barricaded.
When deciding where to install your bathroom mirror, keep in mind that mirror glass is both heavy and fragile, so the supporting wall needs to be well supported for the install to work.
If the glass in several of your home's windows is cracked, it could indicate that the window frames were not properly installed. It could also mean that the glass panes weren't sized correctly to allow room for temperature changes.
Do you want to board up your house because you will not be there for the winter? If yes, our board up services are always here to help.
Investing in the restoration of your vintage or historic wood windows can be really cost-effective in the long run. While the typical life of modern replacement windows is 10 to 30 years, properly restored windows can last another 100 years.
Did you know that frameless shower doors are also used to allow more natural light into the bathroom? Because there is less metal and more visibility, natural light is able to penetrate all corners and make the space feel open and airy.
Where board up services are required, there’s more to it than meets the eye. For example, most city codes require emergency board up installations to be secured using round-headed carriage bolts, and the use of nails or screws is prohibited.