What is glass?
What is glass? What exactly IS glass, anyway? Read on to learn! Glass is made from sand, also known as Silicon dioxide, that has been melted and turned into a liquid. In order to melt sand, it has to reach a temperature of around 1700°C – that’s 3039°F. That's extremely hot! Think about it - your cooking oven self cleans at around 500. Even if you have a bonfire on…
HS CreativeJanuary 15, 2021
How is glass made?
How is glass made? We use glass in so many parts of our daily lives. Learn how glass is created and manufactured! No matter how glass is made, the process requires incredible amounts of heat. At glass making plants, sand, recycled waste glass, sodium carbonate (soda ash), and calcium carbonate (limestone - something we have plenty of here in Austin TX!) are mixed and heated in a furnace. On its own,…
HS CreativeNovember 15, 2020
DIY Boarding up a window
DIY How to Board Up Your Window Take these steps to board up your glass windows and doors while waiting for your local Austin glass repair company to arrive! Need emergency glass repair in the Austin Texas area? Give us a shout, we provide 24 hour emergency glass repair service! Whether you are preparing for a major storm or performing a quick fix while waiting for your local glass company…
HS CreativeMarch 15, 2020
Energy Efficient Windows in Austin, Texas
Energy Efficient Windows in Austin, Texas In Austin and all across Texas, having energy efficient windows are an important consideration for homes. Energy efficient glass windows can benefit older homes as well as new construction homes. Heat gain and loss through glass windows can account for 30% of the heating and cooling energy use in your Austin home. It is important to choose the most efficient glass windows you can…
HS CreativeMarch 12, 2020