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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your typical turn-around time?

Bullet resistant glass, typically 6-8 weeks
Steel Doors, typically 4 weeks
Anti-intrusion glass, typically 4-6 weeks
Aluminum doors, typically 4 weeks
Windows, typically 4-6 weeks
Clear tempered glass, typically 8 business days
Insulated glass units, typically 8 business days

How much time does it take to install the glass?

Windows: 1–2 days per window (depends on size)

Doors: 1–2 days

Glass Replacement: About 1 hour per piece of glass

Shower Installs: Typically 1 day

Office Build-Outs: 1–2 days (depending on size of buildout)

Can tempered glass be cut?

No, tempered glass is designed to shatter into small pieces when cut, making it unsuitable for cutting after it has been treated.

What causes a glass to break?

Glass can break due to various factors, including stress, temperature changes, and impacts.

What is laminated glass?

Laminated glass consists of two or more layers of glass bonded together with a plastic interlayer.

What is tempered glass?

Tempered glass is a type of safety glass that is heat-treated to increase its strength and resistance to breaking.

How is glass made

Almost all glass produced today in developed countries is done so by the “float process.” The glass composition materials, mainly silica sand, soda ash and limestone, are melted in a furnace and then flowed on to a bath of molten tin. The glass is formed and gradually cools as it moves from the tin bath to an annealing lehr, which is a controlled cooling chamber. As it moves through this process, the glass is in the form of a continuous ribbon, which is cut to size and packaged at the final stage.

What is curtainwall?

Curtainwall refers to the exterior covering of a building that is assembled from non-structural components, typically glass and/or aluminum. Curtainwall systems are generally more energy-efficient and long-lasting than traditional glass storefronts.