Safety and Service, Always our Priority
We Offer the Following Quality Home Window Services:
- Window Repair
- Window Glass Replacement
- Window Installation
We Supply the Following Home Window Products:
- Single Pane Window Glass - Single pane window glass is available in annealed, tempered and laminated glass types and various thicknesses depending on the size of the glass. Single pane glass is used in older homes in the valley as well as exterior doors.
- Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) - Dual pane window glass (also known as double pane) and triple pane window glass. These windows are custom fit to your window frame and are available in bronze, gray or low emissivity glass (Low E). Low E glass is one of the preferred choices in The Coachella Valley because of its ability to block UV rays.
- Horizontal Sliding Windows - These high quality sliding windows are a popular style window in the the valley area.
- Single Hung Window (Vertical Sliding) - A traditional window with counter balances to hold it in place.
- Sliding Glass Doors - We offer many different styles of these classic entry doors perfect for patios and backyards. Sliding glass door repair is one of our specialties and Single Pane Window Glass. Single pane window glass is available in annealed, tempered and laminated glass types and various thicknesses depending on the size of the glass. Single pane glass is used in older homes in the valley as well as exterior doors.
- Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) - Dual pane window glass (also known as double pane) and triple pane window glass. These windows are custom fit to your window frame and are available in bronze, gray or low emissivity glass (Low E). Low E glass is one of the preferred choices in The Coachella Valley because of its ability to block UV rays.
- Horizontal Sliding Windows - These high quality sliding windows are a popular style window in the the valley area.
- Single Hung Window (Vertical Sliding) - A traditional window with counter balances to hold it in place.
- Sliding Glass Doors - We offer many different styles of these classic entry doors perfect for patios and backyards. Sliding glass door repair is one of our specialties.
- French Doors - Our inserts for many different styles of French Doors can be supplied with our without internal blinds. Perfect for dining rooms, great rooms, patios, etc.
Window Balance Hardware
If you have windows that are difficult to open or do not slide up and down easily, it may be time to replace the window balance hardware. A window balance is spring loaded and assists in the opening of vertically hung windows. Window balances come in a variety of styles and there are standard sizes, however, we always like to have a technician inspect the window to ensure the correct parts are ordered. Some standard sized balances are carried in stock, however, spiral balances and custom sizes typically have a 3-4 week lead time.
The process for removing and installing a new pane of glass is mainly determined by the type of frame used to secure the glass. If putty is used to seal the edges of the glass, the job can prove to be more tedious and more expensive. The first step is to secure the surface of the broken glass with tape so glass shards don’t fall onto your body while removing the glass from the frame. Once secured, the existing seal around the edges of the glass must be cut and the glass delaminated from the window frame. When the glass is loosened, it can be pulled from the frame. Next, the window frame opening should be cleaned of any remaining sealant so the surface of the frame is clean and ready to accept the new single pane of glass.
Cutting Annealed Glass
Careful measurements of the frame opening are taken by the glazier during the quoting process to determine the precise size of glass to cut and install. Our glaziers carry single strength and double strength annealed glass and clear and bronze laminated glass on their trucks for cutting and installing onsite within the same day. Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that can be used to replace tempered glass. The advantage of laminated glass is that it can be cut onsite versus tempered glass which must be cut to size in a fabricating facility using water jet laser cutting machines. Most residential single pane windows use annealed glass whereas commercial windows (storefronts) use tempered or laminated glass. Sliding glass doors and entry doors must be replaced with tempered glass to meet building code requirements.
Installing Single Pane Window and Door Glass
Once the glass has been measured and cut to size, the glazier will then prepare the frame opening with a continuous bead of silicon sealant. Silicone creates the primary seal between the glass and frame and creates a barrier to moisture, dirt and air from entering the home or office building. The single pane glass is then set into the frame with pressure to wet the silicone sealant to the glass and frame. Once the glass is set, the window stop or putty is used to secure the exterior of glass pane and prevent the glass from falling out of the frame. Sliding door glass is installed in a similar fashion to a traditional window, however, the glass may be captured using frame elements that are screwed into the main sections of the frame.
Single Pane vs.
Dual Pane Glass
The main difference between single pane and dual pane glass windows is that single pane are non-insulated. Single pane glass is less expensive to replace but can cost the homeowner more in energy used for air conditioning. In the Coachella Valley where temperatures in the summer and winter can be extreme, dual pane windows are an energy saving advantage. Many homeowners and commercial building owners choose to their single pane windows with dual pane windows to take advantage of the energy savings and lower utility costs.