Before the 1800s, one of the popular ways to make large sheets of glass for windows or mirrors was to make crown glass. Glass was blown into a globe, or crown, then flattened by spinning it until it was about 5 or 6 feet around.
In general, residential building codes require safety glass to be used for all glass installed in doors. However, exceptions to this include doors with panes smaller than three inches or with beveled or etched glass (which is much more noticeable).
Are you concerned that having a piece of cardboard duct taped where a missing glass pane goes is like a welcome mat for burglars? Let’s talk about the nature of the damage to your windows and how quickly we can help with the replacement.
If you are redecorating your kitchen and upgrading to a sleek, modern look, the backsplash along the counter can contribute to the layout. Install safety glass that is tinted to match your new scheme and complement the design.
Whether you’re building a new home, an addition to your existing home, or you would like to completely replace/resize your current window openings, a residential glass expert will come and complete the task to suit your individual needs.
Newer model windows now tilt inside so you can clean them more easily than you would have been able to clean them in the past. In previous generations, you would have had to climb up a potentially dangerous ladder to clean them outside of the house or building.
For window board up services, the plywood should extend at least one inch minimum beyond the framing on each side. This ensures the panel can be securely fastened to structural framing rather than siding or sheathing.
To protect valuable prints, photographs, or paintings, consider putting them behind protective picture frame glass. Available with or without UV treatment, it will keep these valuable items safe from water damage, stray fingers, and light damage.
When you have a security system to monitor your home, it’s critical that there are no unmonitored points of access. Since a missing glass pane in a window can be a serious breech point, it’s smart to call for replacement as soon as possible.
Custom mirrors can come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Floating mirrors give the appearance of being away from the wall and are a unique way of mounting a mirror. Custom antique mirrors provide elegant style, and custom frameless mirrors allow for interesting placement and design.
Mullioned windows are named for the thinner mullion support that's built between the two windows. These began showing up in the 900s. Windows at the time were made of pieces held together with lead, so creating stained glass patterns was a natural next step.
The first glass vessels (like vases and glasses) were made in Mesopotamia in 1600 BC, but it took another thousand years before someone wrote a manual for glassmaking. It was written on tablets as part of the library of King Assurbanipal, king of Assyria in 650 BC.
If you want replacement windows that provide good ventilation and easy maintenance, casement windows may be a good option for you. If you are a fresh-air lover, you will enjoy the ventilation these windows offer.
Did you know that the type of window frame you have may affect the type or size of glass you need? In addition, it’s important to let us know the position of the window we’re replacing so we can ensure the right glass for the job.
The practice of segmenting windows into multiple panes wasn't a choice of style, but instead a matter of necessity. From the 1600s through the 1800s, the most popular method of making window glass made panes 6 to 8 feet long and 18 to 24 inches wide, leading to long, thin panes on windows.
After a windstorm, removing the debris yourself, especially near the snapped power lines, can really put you in danger. Our professionals are equipped with all the skills, equipment and experience required to safely perform this job.
Glass shower enclosures can come in a variety of different styles and sizes. They can be around a partial wall, or they can be floor to ceiling around a freestanding shower. They can have decorative and structural frames, or they can be frameless.
Many don’t realize that old wooden windows actually have double pane glass, by way of the window itself and corresponding storm window. Often what is needed is for the storm window to be properly sealed and the window itself to be weather-stripped.
Glass is manufactured by a process that has remained relatively unchanged for centuries. Raw materials such as sand, soda ash and limestone are heated together in a furnace to form glass. This is either moulded into shapes or undergoes further processing.
If you’re concerned about locks and child safety features when restoring old wooden windows, these can easily be repaired. All broken or missing locks can be replaced and the window can be set so that the top area of the window opens rather than the bottom, eliminating the need for window bars.
Mirrors help to create the illusion of space in a room, which helps to make small spaces seem bigger. For example, if you have a long and narrow room, placing a mirror on one of the deep walls will help to make it seem wider and lighter.
Blown plate glass was made before the 1800s, and was used to make larger pieces of glass. It started as a blown cylinder of glass that was cut and then flattened. Then people hand polishing and hand ground the glass until it was good enough to use for mirrors or high quality windows.
