Should you replace your windows in a rental home
Many rental property owners wonder if they should replace the windows in their rental assets. We’ll go over a few details about this question. We’ll look at the benefits of new or replacement windows and think about if the cost is worth it. New windows can be a big expense but if the time is […]
Frameless Shower Door Options for Rental Properties
Rental Property Shower Options Depending on the type of rental properties you manage you will have different shower door needs. For leading property management companies like Foothills Properties in Tucson AZ knowing what type of shower to use in each dwelling can be a big advantage in cost analysis. Many condos and small single-family homes […]
Same-Day Glass Replacement Options for Rental Properties
When it comes to managing a rental property or HOA one of the hardest services to deal with is same-day glass replacement. Most of the glass used in same-day and emergency replacements is not available at Home Depot, Lowes or other hardware stores. Glass is very fragile and dangerous and only licensed companies have access […]
Glass Replacement Tips for Property Managers of Rental Properties
Tips for Property Managers Regarding Common Glass Replacements Landlords and property managers have to deal with many types of repairs. It is one of the responsibilitieswhen managing a rental property. One of the most common yet hard to deal with repairs is broken glassreplacement. Most window and door glass cannot be replaced with items from […]
Difference between commercial and residential glass replacement
Commercial Glass Commercial glass is often thicker. There is no real difference between home and business glass except that when dealing with storefronts usually the glass is thicker than in homes. The most common glass thickness we see is ¼” glass when it comes to businesses. Common commercial glass systems use aluminum framing with either […]
Now Offering Smart Glass and Films and 3D Laser Etched Glass
What is Smart Glass and Film? Glasstek, who is based in Colorado has developed a huge line of smart glass products. These include smart films which can be applied to existing glass and then can go from see through to obscure with the flick of a switch. These are used in many storefront glass settings […]
How Long Does Storefront Glass Take to Replace?
Turnaround times for common commercial glass services. Single Pane Storefront Style Glass Most glass found in older style commercial and storefront applications will be 1/4″ in thickness and annealed glass. Glass that is within 2 feet of a door or less than 18″ off the ground will have to be a type of safety glass. […]
Difference Between Replacement Windows and New Home Windows?
Replacement Windows vs New Construction Windows When it comes to the difference between replacement windows, also called retro-fit windows or doors there are only a few differences to take into consideration. New windows come with a nail fin that is made to be put directly into the rough opening with the wall material covering the […]
How to Identify Common Broken Glass Situations
Valleywide Glass’s Most Common Broken Glass Repairs in Phoenix AZ Valleywide Glass replaces many types of glass. From basic home windows using 1/8″ double strength annealed glass to commercial installations that use 1/4″ tempered glass. We will show some pictures and try to show you how you can identify the type of repair you need […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Glass Replacement in Phoenix Az
Answers to common questions about Glass Replacement This article will try to answer many of the most common questions Valleywide Glass receives from people in Phoenix and the surrounding areas that need to have glass replaced. There are many reasons why someone might need glass replacement. Reasons vary from broken glass caused by a foreign […]