Fixing Broken Windows & Tempered Glass

COMMENTARY

• Replacing broken single pane glass in a duel pane insulated window isn’t a simple fix
• Once the middle space is compromised, the interior get dirty and loses it insulation value
• Tempered glass used in bathroom doors and walls have certain codes to follow
• Explains how tempered glass is made to be 4 times stronger than regular glass
• Tempered glass breaks into many small pieces

Types Of Glass

COMMENTARY

• Process of making a shower door with measurement specifics before the glass goes thru tempering process
• Insulated glass
  • 2 pieces of various thickness glass with spacers in between
  • Space between the glass is sealed and filled with air or argon gas
• Safety laminated glass has an inner layer of plastic that holds together when broken
• Tinted glass such as bronze or gray has little demand
• The biggest glass thickness you can get is 3/4 inch
• Glass finishes: Hi Flat Polish, seamed edge, bullnose, pencil polish
• Shower door glass options to avoid squeegee after use

The Toughest Glass Question

CALLER

• Kelly has a half inch thick glass tabletop. A large chunk has broken off of it. Can it be recycled or cut into a smaller table top.

TEXT

• Some of the seals are failing on 23 year old windows. Had some replaced but can’t match the detailed strip that goes inside the window. Dennis explains the plastic glazing stop

COMMENTARY

• The toughest glass question: How does Dennis clean his windows streak free? Hot water and Dawn liquid
• ABC Glass makes and repairs screes