Mar 23
Clear as Glass
Just this week I was asked about the future use of glass in construction of office buildings, hospitals, public schools and universities, and in the home. The very nature of the question indicated to me that the questioner had some doubts.
My response is that glass will continue to be used in construction in the traditional […]
Dec 5
Auto Glass, Windshields and Free Stuff
Having a broken windshield or any broken auto glass is never a good thing. It is scary when your glass is cracked or completely gone. Your sense of security is taken away from you.
Most of us will contact our insurance company and they will provide a list of companies to choose from and if you […]
Aug 18
Innovation and Big Changes in Energy Efficient Glass
There are some incredible advances going on n the construction industry in general and with energy efficient windows in particular. At a time when we need investment in these types of products more than ever we are in a time of significant economic uncertainty. Hooray for the people who strive on with innovation that will […]
Jul 13
Protection From Fraudulent Hurricane Product Claims
FL House Bill Mandates Proof of FBC Product Approval
The glazing industry and its related associations are applauding the steps taken by Florida legislators that […]
Mar 14
Mirrors and Home Improvement Shows
It looks so darn easy on the home improvement and do it yourself shows on television. Everything from huge additions and remodeling projects to much simpler projects motivate us to get moving and get busy. Bathroom renovations are a big part of these shows and the bathroom mirror is part of it. A while back […]
Feb 25
Had Enough?
The cold grip of winter has lost its hold around here and that is a good thing because I have had enough. Sunshine and Spring is taking its place and brings a feeling that it is time to come out of hibernation and move forward.
Like the Florida weather, the residential remodeling market is beginning to […]
Jan 4
Optimisim and Reality
The new year begins with optimism and an eye focused on the reality of a subdued economy. It seems that economic news that points toward recovery is followed by news that points in the other direction. This condition of “is it ” or isn’t it” is an uneasy feeling and it feels heavy and wears […]
Nov 11
Social Media and Human Interaction
I saw an impressive video today on social media and its potential for the business world at a blog by Marketing Pilgrim. Watch it here. It advances the idea that consumers will not need to search for your business but that your business will find it’s way to consumers through social media. If that is […]
Nov 8
Protection of Aluminum Surfaces
A recent call concerning deterioration of the aluminum on beach-side sliding glass doors is a reminder of the forces of nature or, perhaps man made forces, on aluminum. This call was not the first from this particular condominium and it involved doors on different floors and doors that were installed in different years.
A visual inspection […]
Sep 30
ShowerGuard Glass…squeaky clean just got easier
Glass products continue to evolve to meet consumer demands. Keeping standard shower glass clean is a hard job an no matter how hard you scrub it eventually gets ugly. Hard water, heat, humidity, soap, and even cleaning agents can spot, discolor, and corrode the surface of the glass.
ShowerGuard glass is different. Its surface is protected […]