Reglaze - The act of replacing only the glass in a window or door.
Full Window or Door Replacement - Replacing the entire window or door structure, including the frame.
Clear Glass - Glass that has not been tinted or treated with Low-E.
Low-E Glass - Low Emissivity glass with a transparent coating which acts as a thermal mirror -- used to increase a window's insulating value, block or increase heat flow, and reduce fading.
Tinted Glass - Glass other than clear, with a color cast or tint. Typically tinted glass absorbs and blocks heat, and reduces visible light transmittance.
Tempered Glass - Glass that has been heat-treated to become more than three times stronger -- also known as safety glass because it breaks into small pebbles rather than jagged shards. It is used in sliding glass doors and windows susceptible to impact or breakage.
Annealed Glass - Non-tempered glass. Tends to break into jagged shards, as opposed to small pebbles.
Laminated Glass - Laminated glass consists of two or more glass sheets with one or more interlayer's of plastic (PVB) or resin. In case of breakage, the interlayer holds the fragments together and continues to provide resistance to the passage of persons or objects. This glass is particularly suitable where it is important to ensure the resistance of the whole sheet after breakage such as: shop fronts, balconies, stair-railings, roof glazing.
Single Pane - Window or door with only one pane of glass.
Dual Pane - Two panes of glass with a single airspace, held together by an edge spacer -- the most economical IGU.
IGU - Insulated Glass Unit
Seal Failure - Failure of the seal that holds the two panes of glass in a dual pane IGU together. Often times results in condensation.
Residential and Commercial Glass Replacement
A large component of True View's™ business is glass replacement, otherwise known as reglazing. A reglaze constitutes replacing only the glass in your window or sliding glass door. This saves you money by avoiding a full window replacement and is just as effective while avoiding the hassles typically associated with a full window replacement. We are typically able to assess your glass and window needs and give you an estimate over the phone. Our professional team will then come to your house to do an accurate measure to ensure your glass is fitted correctly the first time. For a free quote on your glass replacement, please call us at 602-431-2272.
Why would I need to replace my glass?
There are several reasons why glass needs to be replaced. Glass needs to be replaced when your window or door panes are broken or if you see condensation building up between the panes.
GLASS OPTIONS INCLUDE - Clear, Low-E, Tinted, Decorative (Leaded) or Obscure
How do I tell the difference?
Clear Glass - If your glass is single pane and/or you live in a home built before 2002 with
dual pane windows.
Low-E Glass -Low Emissivity glass with a transparent coating which acts as a thermal mirror -- Your windows will typically be low-E if your home was built around or after 2002.
Tinted Glass - If your window glass is grey or bronze in color.
Obscure Glass - If your windows look frosted or opaque.
How do I know if I need tempered, annealed or laminated glass?
Tempered Glass, also known as safety glass is used in windows that are
less than 18 inches off the floor
within 24 inches of an entryway door or
less than 36 inches above a bathtub or shower
within 4 feet of a swimming pool
Tempered Glass is also used for shower enclosures.
How can I tell if my existing broken glass is tempered?
If your window broke like a car windshield (crumbled into a lot of small pebble-sized pieces), your existing glass is tempered. If your window shattered into sharp shards of glass, it is not tempered. If your window shattered into sharp shards of glass, it is annealed.
How can I tell if my existing broken glass is laminated?
Laminated glass consists of two or more glass sheets with one or more interlayer's of plastic (PVB) or resin. In case of breakage, the interlayer holds the fragments together and continues to provide resistance to the passage of persons or objects. This glass is particularly suitable where it is important to ensure the resistance of the whole sheet after breakage such as: shop fronts, balconies, stair-railings, roof glazing.
Dual Pane vs. Single Pane. If I only break one pane of my dual pane glass, can I just replace the broken pane?
Single pane glass is one single pane of glass that sits within your window frame. Dual pane glass is also known as an IG Unit (Insulated Glass Unit) and consists of two panes of glass with a single airspace, held together by an edge spacer -- this is the most economical IGU. If one pane of your dual pane window gets broken, both panes need to be replaced, as the dual panes are part of a unit that is sealed to prevent condensation, etc.
Can I replace a single pane with dual pane without replacing the frame as well?
No. If you want to replace a single pane window with dual pane glass, the entire window needs to be replaced, frame and all. If you want to replace a dual pane window with single pane glass, the same procedure needs to be followed. The entire window, frame and all, will need to be replaced.
If a * COMPLETE WINDOW or *COMPLETE DOOR REPLACEMENT is required or if you are looking for a * COMPLETE WINDOW & DOOR PACKAGE, one of our experienced salesmen will be able to give you a quote and walk you through the process, step by step.
