Glass Replacement Services in San Diego County, CA

First Step

Identify whether the glass is single or dual pane. A quick and easy way to do this is to light a match or lighter in front of the glass and count how many flames are reflected in the glass pane. The number of flames is equal to the number of panes in your window.

Single and dual pane may have grids or muntins that make the window look like it has many small separate panes of glass. Please mention if your window has grids or muntins.

Dual Pane, also known as insulated glass units, are 2 panes of glass hermetically sealed against moisture vapor, with an aluminum air space in between, insulating the outside air from the inside air. If one piece of glass in the dual pane is broken and the other is intact, the entire unit must still be replaced.

Tempered is a type of safety glass. Tempered glass has been created through a heating/cooling process. It is 5 times stronger than normal annealed glass. When broken the entire piece of glass shatters into small pieces without sharp edges. Common uses for tempered glass are patio, storefront, shower, and entry doors; windows within 24″ of a door or 18″ off the floor, or above a tub/shower.