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 so when you call in to get an estimate from a glass company near you the price and turn around time will be more accurate.

Broken Glass in Business and Commercial Applications

When you are taking a look at broken glass in homes or businesses there are a few ways you can tell what type of glass it is. Usually, it’s going to be annealed glass for windows and glass that are not in an area likely to run into. Whenever glass is placed near a door, near the ground or near stairways or pools for example, it will need to be safety glass. Tempered glass is pretty common for home patio doors and windows as well as shower doors and commercial glass. You can see what type of glass it is by how it breaks. Check out the image below to give yourself an idea of what type of repair you will need.

Identify Commercial Glass

Commercial glass is usually 1/4 thick. If it’s for a commercial glass door then it should be tempered or laminated safety glass.

Identifying Glass Types

Some Examples of Jobs that Glass Companies Deal with Daily

[one_third_first]Broken Tempered Glass in Storefront

Notice how the glass breaks into many tiny pieces and falls out easy. This makes the broken glass safer and more manageable. It is above a door and that is why it needs to be safety glass.[/one_third_first][one_third]Boarded Up Tinted Glass in Commercial Building

This glass has an external film tint. Turnaround times for commercial tempered glass can be a few days so the window was boarded up for security while waiting for the replacement.[/one_third][one_third_last]Laminated Safety Glass can be used for same day service in place of Tempered Glass

When laminated glass breaks it stays in place due to the very thin layer of laminate that is stuck between the panes of glass. If a break in was attempted with laminated glass the intruder would have to break the entire sheet out instead of an easy smash and grab with tempered glass.[/one_third_last]

Cracked Panes of Glass in Home Windows and Doors

[one_third_first]Common Dual Pane Low-E Patio Door 34×76

Valleywide Glass carries many standard sized patio door glass replacements. Common sizes include 28×76, 34×76, 34×92, 46×76 and 46×92. For French doors 20×64, 22×64.[/one_third_first][one_third]Home Dual Pane Window Replaced

Many people need to replace home dual pane window glass using the existing frames if they have broken glass or have seal failure, meaning they have foggy windows and need to replace the glass.[/one_third][one_third_last]Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass replaced in French Door

These old style wood doors can be tricky to work with. In some cases, the trim has to be removed and might have to be repainted when installed.[/one_third_last]