Our board up services offer real security to your property following a disaster, fire, vandalism or other situations. We keep your building safe so as to avoid any further damage.
Seamed edge glass is glass whose edges have been lightly sanded to make it safer and easier to handle. It is not decorative glass, so it is used in applications where the edges will not be seen, such as shower enclosures, cabinet doors, windows, and the like.
Professional boarding-up services are recommended following a wide range of incidents or damage to a building or home. This includes damage from fire or a severe storm, vandalism or other property damage, or a building being vacant due to foreclosure or other circumstances.
Did you know that awning windows are often described as the perfect type of window to keep out the rain while allowing fresh air in simultaneously? They are also relatively affordable and one of the easiest types of windows to replace and install.
Whether you are building a new home or simply remodeling your existing kitchen, glass makes an excellent addition to cabinets. Here, you have a wide range of options, from replacing the cabinet door completely with opaque glass and European-style hinges to adding a decorative glass inset to each door.
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.
Did you know that tornadoes can have a great speed, with a faster one touching the speed of over 300 miles per hour? That is approximately equal to a whopping 161 kilometers per hour.
Adding light is a trick often used by interior designers to make a space feel more natural and spacious. Glass windows can be used to add light in strategic places, as well as artfully show what you want to show and obscure what you don't.
Always remember to turn into National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announcements during a winter storm. Our professional winterizing service providers will also let you to enjoy a trouble free winter.
If you have a nicely growing collection of china or silver serving pieces, but do not have a hutch for proper display, change the doors of your kitchen cupboards and cabinets from wood to glass. This simple move delivers great visual appeal while still protecting your treasures.
When it comes to historic windows, it's better to repair them than replace them with new windows. Because they were made specifically to fit a custom space, each one is most likely a different size and have shifted over time. A new window could have gaps and discrepancies.
Tempered glass is made using a tempering process in which the glass is subjected to extreme heat until it reaches its softening point, and then it is cooled quickly. This process gives the glass its strength, making it 4-5 times stronger than untreated glass.
You probably already know a hail storm can damage your roof, take down trees and break windows. Care to guess how many large hail storms are reported in the U.S. every year? If you guessed 5,000, you're right.
Did you know that double-hung windows are the most common type of replacement windows? They get their name because of the fact that they have an upper and lower sash.
Perceptions matter. If the windows in your store or business office are damaged by vandals, prompt board up services not only secure your building and its contents, it demonstrates an efficient, proactive response to challenges you encounter.
While temporary fixes can stop a crack in a glass window from getting worse, there is no way to permanently repair a crack in a window. Until the window is replaced, you can use tape or sealants to keep the crack from spreading or leaking.
When it comes to tinted and coated glass, there are several options to choose from. Special tints include low-e, reflective, silk screened, clear, low iron, and a variety of colors (such as gray, bronze, green, blue, and silver).
We recognize that severe weather patterns don’t avoid the area just because you’re in between paydays right now. Let’s talk about the different options available for repairing your windows that won’t take too big of a bite out of your budget.
Picture windows, casement windows, and double-hung windows are the most common types of designs installed in homes that are known to be more efficient than others. Casements are popular in windy climates; double-hung units are usually found in pre-war buildings; and picture windows can be your choice of glass and gas-filled interior.
To ensure the plywood used to cover a door opening is strong, sturdy and stable, we use thicker sheets than those used to cover window openings. While half inch sheets work for most windows, doorways should be secured with 5/8 or 3/4 inch plywood.
Did you know that most stress fractures in thermal glass windows start at the edge of the pane? Because the frame protects the edge of the glass, it remains cooler than the rest of the pane that get direct sunlight.
One of the benefits to ordering a custom bathroom mirror is that it can be cut to exactly fit the dimensions of your walls. This can help give your bathroom décor a seamless look.
Newer windows have locks that are far more innovative and much safer than the older window locks. They are screwed into the frames, making them some of the safest locks ever made, and new locks, like built-in night latches, let you open the windows but still have them locked for security.
Laminated glass has a thin-layer of Polyvinyl Butral (PVB) sandwiched between two layers of glass. While originally developed for use in automobiles, it has found expanded use in homes in places where traffic and accidental contact could cause breaking.