Feeling Green Today?

QOTD: Why do we see a greenish color on the sides of a piece of glass?

Most Regular Glass

Most commercial glass pieces have greenish or blueish tint.  The culprit is iron oxide.  The higher the content of iron oxide, the greener the tint.  Also note that the green tint can be seen easier as the glass gets thicker.  There is a method to remove most the green tint and that is to decrease the amount of iron oxide within the glass.  You can check out our low iron oxide glass (aka Starphire Glass) below.  For more information on the types of products we offer, head over to our website www.mwinsulatedglass.com

-Trun M&W Glass

Starphire Angle

Starphire

Tempered Glass Repairable?

Question of the day: Can you cut or repair tempered glass?

It is not possible to cut tempered glass as it will cause the piece of glass to shatter.  However it is possible to repair a piece of tempered glass through grinding.  The grinding must be minimal.  If it is too excessive, it will also cause the glass to shatter or cause it to shatter later on.  A tempered glass has constant pressure on it and grinding it will only increase the pressure causing it to become more unstable.  Stay tuned for more everyday questions about glass.  Meanwhile, check out our website.

-Trun, M&W Glass

Pros and Cons of Getting a Frameless or a Framed Shower Door

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What is the difference between a framed shower door and a frameless one?

Both products perform the same function well. They are also both made out of tempered glass. The differences are mainly a matter of preference, as most people consider frameless shower doors to give a more elegant look. Other difference are as follows:

Framed Shower Door
    1. lower in cost
    2. consists of an aluminum frame around the entire perimeter
    3. glass is typically 3/16"
    4. easier to install
    5. has more room for adjustment when walls are out of square

Frameless Shower Door
    1. more expensive
    2. all glass and very little metal
    3. hinges and clamps are of the best quality due to the weight they will be bearing
    4. available in 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" clear glass
    5. must be cut to fit the existing perimeter of the shower.

M&W Glass creates and installs both of these, and would be glad to help you out in any way possible. Just give us a call at 909-517-3585 or our toll free number at 800-593-3395.  To see our past shower door projects, check out our company website at www.mwinsulatedglass.com

                                                        -Will, M&W Glass