We specialize in assisting the homeowner or do-it-yourselfer in completing repairs on broken window glass.

Of course exact measurements are of prime importance but first knowing which type of glass is to be replaced is most helpful and assists in quickly determining your total costs.

Residential window glass is generally referred to as either "single glazed" or "dual glazed". Almost every home built within the past 5 years will have "dual glazed" windows. Older homes will usually have single-glazed windows.

Single-glazed residential windows are usually glazed with single-strength window glass and double-strength glass in sizes that exceed 48". The actual thickness of single-strength is approximately 3/32" and double-strength is approximately 1/8".

The dual-glazed or insulated glass unit is a sealed glass product consisting of two panes of glass separated by a layer of dry insulating air. Even if only one pane of glass is broken, the entire unit should be replaced because the seal for the dry insulating air has been broken.

Replacement of dual-glazed windows is really a specialty that you should leave up to the professionals. However, with a little experience and know-how, you can replace broken units yourself with a minimum of time and effort.

Not only is the exact size required, but usually the exact same thickness must be reused. Unfortunately window manufacturers use a variety of thickness and the components to make up those thickness can vary from one to another. For instance, two insulated glass units may both be 1/2" in total thickness but one may use single-strength for both panes while the other may use double-strength for both panes. The technical differences between the two types are minor in both appearance and costs.

The average cost of clear insulating glass units is around $9 or $10 per square foot for rectangular shaped units. Tinted glass, grids, argon filled, or special films on the glass will increase the cost significantly.

If your insulating glass is not broken but has "fogged up" on the inside, then the seal around the edges of the glass has failed for some reason. We suggest that rather than just replace the glass, you determine exactly what caused the seal to fail so that you avoid the problem in the future. Generally, insulated glass units will fail if they are installed without proper drainage or have inadequate side clearances. It is for these reasons that we suggest you leave this job for the pros.

For information and photos on pattern glass available go to www.craftsmanfab.com  and select  our products and then patterns. 

Table and Furniture Tops

Standard table top glass is usually either 3/16" or 1/4" thick. The edges are seamed or ground to remove all sharp edges. Some very small tops such as macramé holders may actually be only 1/8" double-strength window glass.

Clear glass is commonly used for such tops. So called "smoked" glass tops are actually either "gray" or "bronze" glass but there are some other limited colors that may be available or can be special ordered. Here are some commonly available glass colors on their thicknesses:

• 1/8" Clear*
• 1/8" Bronze*
• 1/8" Gray
• 1/8" Gray-31*
• 3/16 Clear*
• 3/16" Bronze
• 3/16" Gray
• 1/4" Clear*
• 1/4" Bronze*
• 1/4" Gray*
• 1/4" Gray-14*
• 1/4" Evergreen
• 1/4" Blue
• 1/4" Solar-Cool Bronze
• 1/4" Solar-Cool Gray

Items marked with the *asterisk are generally in stock. Other items are subject to stock on hand or could be ordered usually within 48 hours.

Beveling of the glass edges on table tops is a custom decorative effect and must be special ordered from custom glass fabrication outlets that have the expensive machinery capable of doing this. Quotes must obtained and the price varies with the thickness of the glass and the complexity of the bevel.

If you have a standard rectangular shaped furniture top that you wish to protect, simply measure the exact width and length. Decide if you want clear or tinted glass and we'll be happy to give you an exact price quote.

 

 

 

Contact Us:

 

Phone: (281) 474-9355

 

1601 Dickinson Ave. Unit E (FM1266)

Dickinson, TX 77539

281-474-9355