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Feb 25
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How to Choose the Best Frameless Shower Glass for Your Bathroom

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Looking for the perfect frameless shower glass to complete your bathroom remodel? A wide range of options are available, but it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Here, we will provide information about the different types of frameless shower glass and assistance in choosing the best option for your space. Measure for the Door Size and Shape Before you choose the right frameless shower glass,…
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Mar 30
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Glass Window Frames

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What are the different types of glass window frames? There are many types of window frames available. Read on to learn about the different glass window frames you can choose from in Austin Texas! When we talk about the frame that holds a glass window, one of our main concerns is the transfer of heat. While metal frames are still available, we also have the option of using vinyl, fiberglass,…
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Mar 15
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Windshield Chip Repair Austin Texas

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Windshield Chip Repair in Austin Fixing your chipped windshield before it turns into a crack can save you money! We’ve all been there – you’re driving down the road, and suddenly you hear a loud smack as a small rock bounces off your windshield. You immediately notice a small chip and breathe a sigh of relief that it didn’t spread. Since it’s only a small chip, you don’t really think…
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Feb 15
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DIY Home Window Maintenance Tips

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DIY Home Window Maintenance Tips for the Homeowner Some tips and tricks for keeping your glass windows happy in Austin Texas! Most homeowners maintain their walls and floors, while overlooking their glass windows. Windows are just as important, and by ignoring them, homeowners are unintentionally decreasing their lifespan. As with other things, a little preventative maintenance up front can prevent major repairs later on. You might notice that the casing…
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Jan 15
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What Is Glass?

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What Is Glass? Complete Guide by Austin Glass Experts What exactly IS glass, anyway? Read on to learn! Glass is made from sand, also known as Silicon dioxide, that has been melted and turned into a liquid. In order to melt sand, it has to reach a temperature of around 1700°C – that’s 3039°F. That's extremely hot! Think about it - your cooking oven self cleans at around 500. Even…
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Nov 15
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How is glass made?

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How is glass made? We use glass in so many parts of our daily lives. Learn how glass is created and manufactured! No matter how glass is made, the process requires incredible amounts of heat. At glass making plants, sand, recycled waste glass, sodium carbonate (soda ash), and calcium carbonate (limestone - something we have plenty of here in Austin TX!) are mixed and heated in a furnace. On its own,…
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Mar 20
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Windshield Replacement Austin TX

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Windshield Replacement Austin at Family Owned Ace Discount Glass & Door Roy Cavenaugh of Ace Discount Glass & Door talks about the benefits of having your windshield replaced at Ace! When you come to discount glass for a windshield, I want to give you two things. I want to give you fast service and a low price. That's why we stock windshields! We have over six hundred different windshields in…
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Mar 20
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Why do windows get condensation?

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Why do windows get condensation between the panes? Why is there condensation in the form of water-like droplets or perspiration on the outside of my new, double paned, insulated, thermal window panes? Is that normal? Have the seals gone bad? It is perfectly normal and is actually a good thing that you are seeing external condensation which happens in warm, humid weather. What it means is that your windows are…
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Mar 15
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DIY Boarding up a window

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DIY How to Board Up Your Window Take these steps to board up your glass windows and doors while waiting for your local Austin glass repair company to arrive! Need emergency glass repair in the Austin Texas area? Give us a shout, we provide 24 hour emergency glass repair service! Whether you are preparing for a major storm or performing a quick fix while waiting for your local glass company…
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Mar 12
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Energy Efficient Windows in Austin, Texas

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Energy Efficient Windows in Austin, Texas In Austin and all across Texas, having energy efficient windows are an important consideration for homes. Energy efficient glass windows can benefit older homes as well as new construction homes. Heat gain and loss through glass windows can account for 30% of the heating and cooling energy use in your Austin home. It is important to choose the most efficient glass windows you can…
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