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The Case of Laminated Glass Cutting

June 18, 2018

The Glass Detective answers a question about cutting laminated glass. Is laminated glass more difficult to cut than tempered glass? Is there a problem with edges on laminated glass? Get the answers to these questions and more here.

The Case of the Glass Wine Cellar Door

May 29, 2018

If you are thinking about building or renovating a wine cellar, you should consider the type of door that will be used to seal the cellar shut. It will play a vital role in keeping your wine at optimal temperature. The Glass Detective explores the options in this blog. Read more.

The Case of the Shattering Patio Doors

April 18, 2018

Patio doors shouldn't spontaneously shatter. Unfortunately, it still happens and these large panes of glass can be a pain to replace due to their hefty price tag. What can cause this to happen? The Glass Detective is on the case. See more here!

The Case of the Sometimes Stained Glass

March 27, 2018

Do your glass doors have streaks that don't seem to come off no matter how well you clean them? The Glass Detective investigates and addresses what can cause these unsightly stains and the best way to go about fixing the issue. Find out more here.

The Case of the Earthquake Doors

January 31, 2018

The Glass Detective answers a question about how to choose sliding glass doors if you live in an area that is prone to earthquakes. If you're looking to replace sliding glass doors and live in an earthquake prone area, this article is for you!

The Case of Replacing Glass Damaged with Bullet Hole

January 25, 2018

The Glass Detective addresses the question of what type of glass to use in the event that your window has been damaged with a bullet hole. Laminated? Tempered? Bullet resistant glass? Read on to find out.

The Case of the Clear Glass Shelving

January 16, 2018

The Glass Detective explores options for glass shelving used for furniture when a concerned citizen inquires about glass tint colors. Be it blue, green or clear, different tints can be applied to the glass to achieve the desired look. Learn more.

The Case of Glass Thicknesses

December 7, 2017

Follow the Glass Detective as he takes on the Case of Glass Thicknesses. Is thicker glass always better? The Glass Detective tackles a tough question about what thickness of glass should be used for a particular project. Learn more.

The Case of Glass Thermal Ratings

November 14, 2017

Question: What is the thermal rating for laminated glass compared with double glazing? Is double glazing safety glass the same as laminated glass.? Thank you. -Dave H. Papakura, New Zealand Answer: Dave, Thank you for contacting the Glass Detective with your question regarding what you refer to as “glass thermal ratings”. The quick response is […]

The Case of Laminated Versus Double Glazed Glass Units

November 14, 2017

Question: Dear Glass Detective, I am building a retirement home for my husband and I, and have had two quotes – one for laminated glass and the other for double glazed glass, the second one being more expensive. I do not understand the supplier’s explanation of the differences between the two. Could you help me […]