Aug 18
AGRSS Third Party Validation Review Complete…We Pass!!!
AGRSS is a big deal in the automobile glass replacement business. On August 4 this year we were reviewed for compliance by a third party validation firm. The validation consisted of a windshield installation while being observed by the validator, a verbal question and answer session between the validator and our auto glass technicians, an […]
Aug 6
Construction Employment Declines by 11,000 Between June and July; Industry’s Unemployment Rate Hits 17.3 Percent
Continued bad news for the construction industry. Read the update here. There is a lot of truth to what is said about our infrastructure and our ability to compete in the world. The world has gotten smaller and I think we are finally figuring out that we can’t spend and consume our way to prosperity. […]
Jul 22
In the Meantime…
Many of us have been harmed by the economic recession. We all know friends, family members, and business colleagues that have felt it personally. Add the difficulties of everyday life, along with the oil spill which for us is a regional wide concern, and it is easy to feel discouraged. “Feeling discouraged” describes how we […]
Jul 18
In Honor of Penny
Penny Bushaw passed away on July 4 after a 13 year battle with cancer. She was an employee of Merritt Glass Company but more importantly she was a loving wife and a devoted mother to her fine teenage sons. Penny, like so many others fighting cancer had a quiet strength, enormous courage, and enough optimism […]
Jul 13
Zero-Energy Buildings
The Department of Energy has recently finished the largest zero-energy building in the United States in their Colorado research facility. The building is 22,000 square feet and uses 50% less energy than a conventionally constructed building of its size. It saves and generates enough power to produce a net zero energy pull from the grid. […]
Jul 1
Fun & Design with Glass
Glass is a very versatile product judging from the many uses our customers ask us about. Back painted glass is now used as a wall covering and for furniture finishes. Take a look at what GlassKote has to offer. Curved glass is now being used for glass shelving. Check out these shelving options from the […]
Jun 21
Mirror Cleaning Tips
Being in the glass business we are asked to recommend spray type glass cleaners. We always recommend what we use, an automotive glass cleaner, and carry it for purchase by customers. Besides the ever annoying streaks you can’t really harm glass by using any glass spray. Mirrors, on the other hand, can be harmed by […]
May 21
No Short Cut To Safety
Windshield replacement is not understood as a safety issue by most drivers. The choice of an auto glass replacement company would not seem important if you didn’t realize just how important that choice is. Merritt Glass Company understands the safety aspect and just how important it is to follow the highest standards and by using […]
May 20
No More Water Spots
The trend in bath enclosures and shower doors is the use of large expanses of clear glass with a minimal amount of framing. The design possibilities are almost endless and the large glass area enliven and brighten any bathroom. With the increased use of large glass one problem has has become painfully to the surface…water […]
May 3
Merrit Glass Company and Sacred Heart Cancer Center featured in national trade publication
A partnership project between the owner, architect, general contractor, suppliers, and us that we are truly proud to have been involved in.