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Choosing the Glass for Your Storefront Window

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Your storefront windows and doors showcase your business, your merchandise, and even your workforce and they’re not entirely cosmetic. They form a barrier and secure your stock and assets from the vagaries of the weather and external interference. This is why choosing glass for your storefront doors and windows is such an important issue. Here are your choices   Transparent glass This is the simplest of choices. Transparent glass has two functions. It displays your merchandise and it lets in the light. It offers the best view of your business. Frosted glass If you’re looking for the benefit of light without losing your privacy, frosted glass can do just that. It also helps to keep heat of the sun at bay. Coated or tinted glass If the sun shines through your windows for any length of time, coated or tinted windows might be your only option. A coating with UV protection can help to protect your merchandise from the harsh rays of the sun. Tint can also make it more difficult for pe

How to Clean Your Glass Pool Fencing

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There are so many benefits to installing glass pool fencing in your garden. It offers unobstructed views of the garden. This makes the space seem so much bigger than it would if it was bounded by walls. Glass pool fencing is also a safer option as you can see exactly what is happening in the pool area. A clear view of the pool means that you can quickly take action when trouble is brewing. Keeping your glass pool fencing clean You know how to maintain your pool but do you know the best way to clean and maintain your glass pool fencing . Keeping your glass fencing sparkling clean is essential to the whole appearance of your outdoor area. Smudges and dirt in the glass could also impair your view into the pool area making it more difficult to pick up hazards as they occur. Fortunately, glass is very easy to maintain and keep in pristine condition. Hose down the glass fencing to remove any loose dirt and debris. When it comes to cleaning your glass pool fencing, the best solution is dish

What To Do When a Window Breaks at Your San Jose Home – Glass Repair and So Much More

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We’ve all experienced that adrenalin rush when we hear a window smash at home. More often than not, a budding Roger Clemens has tossed a ball through your living room window. Here’s what you need to do in the run-up to the glass repair company arriving at your San Jose property.   Cordon off the area You don’t want anyone cutting their feet. Keep animals and children away from the area. Make sure that everyone has shoes on. Be careful around the glass. You don’t want to cut yourself either. Clean the area While it is necessary to clean the area and make it safe, it is important that you take safety precautions while cleaning up. Wear gloves and closed shoes. Clean the bigger pieces of glass with a broom and dustpan. Discard the glass carefully so that people removing rubbish, don’t cut themselves. If you have a vacuum cleaner that can manage glass, use it to suck up the smaller shards. Board up the window If there is a delay in repairs, you may have to close the opening until you

Don’t Let Structural Issues Get in the Way of Your Home Gym Mirror

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If you’re planning a home gym don’t let the placement of your mirrors influence your decision. You may be concerned that the wall on which you plan to place your home gym or dance studio mirror is less than ideal. That is not your problem. More often than not the glaziers can work around construction problems and install your mirror with no problem at all. Home gym mirrors construction problems Here are some of the problems that we encounter Wall corners out of square – mirrors will be cut and adjusted to fit Walls that are not smooth – glaziers can sort these problems out. They carry shims and spacers with them to ensure that your mirror is safe and perfectly lined up Strange shapes – glaziers can cut glass to fit walls of any size or shape Wall fixtures – the glass will be cut to fit over electrical outlets, switches, and other wall fixtures. Other considerations with home gym mirrors When it comes to mirror installation there is much to think about. Which is the best