Category: Miscellaneous

Tempered vs. Nontempered Glass: What’s the Difference?

When you install new windows in your home or business, you will often have the choice of installing either standard, nontempered glass or tempered glass. While you might not spend a whole lot of time deciding which one is better for you, you should think about what makes them different before ultimately settling on your… Read more »

How Your Window Frame Affects Energy Efficiency

The windows of our homes are normally used to take a look at what is going on outside. However, windows and their frames play an important role in the energy efficiency of our homes. That’s why if you’re looking to improve your home energy efficiency, it is important to know how your window frames might… Read more »

Back to Basics: How Is Glass Made?

Glass is very ingrained in our society. We encounter it multiple times on a daily basis. When you drive to work, your glass windshield protects you from gravel, wind and insects. Once you arrive at work, odds are you walk into a large building that features many windows made of glass. Finally, at the end… Read more »