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General Questions
How can the amount of light coming in through the window be controlled?
The most common ways to reduce the amount of light through a window for ease on the eyes is using tinted, coated or translucent glass. Glass can be manufactured in several different tints, as well as numerous low-e coatings. Other ways to control the light are: through electrochromic glass, which in simplest terms is electronically tinting the glass.
Do you repair screens?
Yes, we can replace an old or torn screen with a new one.
Can we repair a double-pane window which has a broken seal or that has moisture inside of it?
No, double-pane windows or insulated glass units are sealed at the factory. Once a seal has failed, repairing it is not possible. Bowling Green Glass can assist you in ordering a new replacement window and installing it. Our team will provide you with options based on your needs.
Do we replace or repair windshields?
No.
Does Bowling Green Glass cut glass for custom table tops, mirrors, etc.?
Yes, we will need the exact measurements or you can bring in the frame or table to assure a perfect fit.
Repairs
Do you repair screens?
Yes, we can replace an old or torn screen with a new one.
Can we repair a double-pane window which has a broken seal or that has moisture inside of it?
No, double-pane windows or insulated glass units are sealed at the factory. Once a seal has failed, repairing it is not possible. Bowling Green Glass can assist you in ordering a new replacement window and installing it. Our team will provide you with options based on your needs.
Do we replace or repair windshields?
No.
Types of Glass
What is Insulated Glass?
A single unit consists of two pieces of glass sealed around the edges with an air space in between them is an insulated glass unit. Insulated glass units are basically sandwiches with a filling of air in between two pieces of glass. These units are one of the most effective ways to reduce outside-inside heat transfer.
What is Laminated Glass
Laminated glass consists of at least two sheets of glass bonded into a “sandwich” configuration by a plastic interlayer. Laminated glass is used for safety and security. It limits the risk of injury in the event of glass breakage such as hurricanes, defenestration, and vandalism.
What is Tempered Glass?
Four times stronger than annealed glass, tempered glass is created by heating the glass to over 1000 degrees F, then rapidly cooling to lock the glass surface in a state of compression and the core in a state of tension. Tempered glass is considered safety glass because when broken, the fragments are smaller and less sharp than other kinds of glass. BG Glass suggests this kind of glass for table tops that do not sit on a solid surface.
What is Heat-Strengthened Glass?
Twice as strong as annealed glass, heat-strengthened glass has been subjected to a heating and cooling cycle which makes it more resistant to thermal loads. When broken, heat-strengthened glass fragments are larger than tempered glass and therefore not considered safety glass.
What is annealed glass?
Also called “flat” glass, annealed glass has been through a process of controlled cooling to prevent stress in the glass. Annealed glass is clear and can be cut, drilled, edged, and polished.
When is tempered glass used?
When used as a cover on a wood surface, normally a thinner glass such as 1/4″ is used. The edges of the glass would normally be polished to smooth them out and avoid the possibility of injury from the sharp edges. When glass is used as a wood surface cover there is no need for tempering the glass.