In business of replacing and cutting glass for 51 years with a full time glass cutter
Dennis explains how sheet glass starts in molten state into different thicknesses at 60 feet per second
Manufacturing glass is a 24/7 operation
Even with no limits to glass types, clear glass is the most popular
Explains how mirror glass is constructed
Segment 2
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
Segment 3
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
Segment 4
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
On The House Topic: Sometimes we forget to recognize the numerous ways we utilize glass in our homes. We asked Rosie on the House Certified Partner, Dennis Rusk of ABC Glass, to explain the uses for glass in our houses. READ MORE IN THIS BLOG>> and scroll below for a breakout of each segment in this podcast with resource links.