Annealed Glass is a basic clear glass that can be cut into different sizes and shapes and is routinely used in older home windows, for pictures frames, table tops, and shelves. There are many other uses as well, but those are the most common. The glass comes in sizes ranging from just 3/32 of an inch to an inch thick. The most common sizes are 3/32” to 1/4”.
Tempered Glass is annealed glass that has undergone a heat treating process to provide durability and safety. The glass can withstand temperatures up to 320°C or 608°F and is harder to break than annealed glass. When tempered glass does break it is into little pieces instead of shards reducing the possibility of injury. The glass is used for a variety of purposes including windows within 2 feet from a door or 18 inches from the ground, glass shower doors and enclosures, door glass, and sky lights just to name a few. Tempered glass is cut before the heat treating process and cannot be cut after it has been tempered.
Laminated Glass is a safety glass similar to tempered glass, but instead of being heat treated annealed glass it consists of two pieces of annealed glass with an interlayer of polyvinyl butyral or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). The glass is designed to shatter, but the pieces remain together. It is used for auto glass, storefront doors, security glass, noise reduction, skylights, and rails or balustrades among other uses. Laminated glass is typically made from annealed glass and can be cut, but is available with tempered glass that would need to be ordered to size.
Insulated Glass is two pieces of glass that are separated by a spacer and hermetically sealed to limit heat and prevent moisture from passing through. The glass for residential grade window panes can range in size from 1/8” to 3/8” and the thickness of the insulated glass is usually no more than an inch. Insulated Glass panes are typically annealed or tempered, but they can be made with laminated glass as well. Insulated glass is used for both windows and doors and must be ordered to size.
"I was selling my property and had two windows that needed replacing. One had thermal seal failure and one was broken. I had gotten a quote from a “window” company and they said the whole window plus the transom above it would have to be replaced and their cost was over 1700.00. I called another glass company and they have yet to call me back to even come out and look at replacing the glass only. I called Huntsville Glass and I believe they came out within 2 days to measure and give me a quote. It was under 600.00. After I gave them the go ahead to order the replacement glass I was told it would take 2-3 weeks and that was fine with me but they came in at least a week sooner and they installed them within two days of calling me to say they were in!! John and James arrived right on time and were finished quickly and left behind no mess. The even answered my questions and explained the process to me patiently. I will definitely use them again! I appreciate their exemplary customer service!"
"I was very pleased with the replacement of a window in a double door, which was installed by Mr. May and Mr. Davis. They were on time, worked very efficiently, and were most pleasant to talk to.
In addition, when my plantation blind was removed, there was decay on frame that I was unaware of. They were able to repair the damage, which would have been extra expense for me if I had to call in an extra repairman.
This is the third project that Huntsville Glass has assisted me with; therefore, I am very comfortable calling when I have another project."
"Great experience with this company and especially John and Curtis. They are quick, detail oriented and above all trustworthy. I highly recommend this team."
"We had a storm window recently broken while the yard was being mowed. We called Huntsville Glass who was very friendly and helpful. Two employees came out that day to measure for a repair quote which we received the next day. Those two employees John May and James Davis Sr. came back to the repair work. They were friendly and knowledgeable in doing their work. They also made sure that the window area was clean and no broken glass fell on the ground. Thank you so much. "
"I had a piece of glass installed. The workers actually came a bit early. They were efficient in their work and pleasant to deal with. Couldn't ask for more."
"Excellent experience. They installed multiple panes of glass in very old window frames (19 pieces of glass in window frames that are pushing 100 yrs old). price was very-very good for assistance and service provided. they are experienced and provided good suggestions on options for how things could be done and what to expect with each. Friendly service counter staff. I'll definitely use this business for future work."
"John May and James Davis did an OUTSTANDING job for us! Very professional, courteous, ahead of schedule, and fast!!!! Thanks guys!! Mike Neeley, The Neeley Center for Health"
"I am writing about the outstanding service provided by two of you service technicians, John May and James Davis. They arrived early, were extremely proficient in removing the existing large picture window, kept the area clean, moved the window outside to their truck, removed the frame and placed the new window into the frame. They brought the window back inside and installed it in the wall. Throughout the process, they were communicative, very professional, did the required caulking, and subsequent cleanup. I would gladly recommend your company and these two service technicians to anyone needing such service."
"Thank you and Thank your crew (John and his worker) for doing an excellent job. It is refreshing to see someone just come in and do exactly what they are supposed to do, with no issues or complaints. Job well done!!
My builder had no clue, I immediately called Huntsville Glass because I knew you guys would not have any issues."
"I ordered a custom piece of glass and the staff was very prompt and courteous. They worked with me to reschedule based on my availability. John and James did a good job, and within the the time estimated."
"Stephanie and Hsv Glass are great!!! Very prompt, very efficient, always right and always on time!! We've never had any issues whatsoever when ordering glass for our cabinets! We typically email our orders and go to the store to pick them up....we are very pleased with the service we receive and will continue to count on Huntsville Glass for our needs."
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