Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in the residential and commercial glass industry. We take pride in providing top quality service as we replace dual pane windows, install glass shower enclosures, and build storefront metal and glass entrances. Our Mesa glass repair company is bonded and insured, and our work and products are guaranteed.
RABEN GLASS LLC
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com
YOUR GLASS REPAIRED
SHOULD YOU HAVE
OR REPLACED?
The sound of glass shattering is excruciating to property owners.
Whether you accidentally slammed a shower door too hard,
or had a rock hit your windshield, your first thought is likely
how you can keep the repair cost low.
In most cases, repairing a small crack or other type of damage
is less expensive compared to a complete replacement.
But replacing a severely damaged pane can save you money down
the road. Use this guide to start thinking about which option is best
for repairing the damage, based upon what happened.
When Can
You Do
a Minor
Repair?
Minor cracks and scratches are often repairable.
Usually, a minor surface blemish is one that doesn’t
extend completely through the pane.
You might be able to see this type of scratch, but you can’t feel
it if you run your finger across the area. Scratches from improper
cleaning methods are a common type of damage that we see.
If the scratch is small enough and doesn’t cover a large portion
of the surface, then it might be able to be buffed out or filled in
with a special material.
Larger cracks will require a replacement, since a repair would be noticeable
and leave the pane vulnerable to a bigger break later on.
Inspecting windows with drafts or leaks can sometimes reveal problems that
don’t involve the glass.
Replacing weatherstripping and caulking might be an option to seal up
holes along the sides of the panes.
Reglazing is another type of repair that we offer.
During reglazing, a technician carefully removes and replaces
the putty that holds multi-paned windows together.
This has the dual benefit of updating the appearance
of the windows while stopping leaks and drafts.
Is It Possible
to Replace
Just a Single
Pane?
The answer to this question depends upon the type of window
that you have installed on your building.
Dual or triple pane windows are usually designed to improve energy-efficiency.
This means that they may have special gas sealed between the panes.
Once the glass breaks the seal is broken. Replacing the entire unit is the best
way to retain the purpose of having energy-efficient windows.
Older windows may have multiple panes that are placed in a grid pattern
and held together with wood or metal. The pieces of material between
the panes are called mullions or muntins.
The way we approach replacements with this type of window is to look
at how it is designed. On windows that include multiple small panes that sit
individually within the frames, it might be possible to replace just the piece
that is broken.
Modern windows tend to replicate this look by using one large panel that has
decorative mullions or muntins that don’t actually hold small pieces together.
The mullions may be adhered to the outside of a single pane, or they may
go in between two panes. Usually, the entire panel of glass will need
replacement to ensure the integrity of the window is upheld.
Can You
Match
Specialty
Glass?
Many people worry that a replacement might require redoing the entire unit.
This is especially a concern for large areas, such as a broken glass partition
in an office building, or a shower enclosure within a residence.
In most cases, we can replace specialty glass with the same type.
Then you would only need to replace the frosted shower door
or privacy glass within your office space.
Whether your glass needs a repair or replacement, keeping the project
as simple as possible helps to get it done in a timely manner.
Start with a professional inspection that may reveal more damage than
you can see just on the surface.
Then, choose the option that fixes all of the critical issues,
so that you can rest assured that the window or door can do
its job to protect the rest of your property.
Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in the residential
and commercial glass industry.
We take pride in providing top quality service as we replace dual pane
windows, install glass shower enclosures, and build storefront metal
and glass entrances. We are bonded and insured, and our work
and products are guaranteed.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com
SHOULD YOU HAVE
OR REPLACED?
The sound of glass shattering is excruciating to property owners.
Whether you accidentally slammed a shower door too hard,
or had a rock hit your windshield, your first thought is likely
how you can keep the repair cost low.
In most cases, repairing a small crack or other type of damage
is less expensive compared to a complete replacement.
But replacing a severely damaged pane can save you money down
the road. Use this guide to start thinking about which option is best
for repairing the damage, based upon what happened.
When Can
You Do
a Minor
Repair?
Minor cracks and scratches are often repairable.
Usually, a minor surface blemish is one that doesn’t
extend completely through the pane.
You might be able to see this type of scratch, but you can’t feel
it if you run your finger across the area. Scratches from improper
cleaning methods are a common type of damage that we see.
If the scratch is small enough and doesn’t cover a large portion
of the surface, then it might be able to be buffed out or filled in
with a special material.
Larger cracks will require a replacement, since a repair would be noticeable
and leave the pane vulnerable to a bigger break later on.
Inspecting windows with drafts or leaks can sometimes reveal problems that
don’t involve the glass.
Replacing weatherstripping and caulking might be an option to seal up
holes along the sides of the panes.
Reglazing is another type of repair that we offer.
During reglazing, a technician carefully removes and replaces
the putty that holds multi-paned windows together.
This has the dual benefit of updating the appearance
of the windows while stopping leaks and drafts.
Is It Possible
to Replace
Just a Single
Pane?
The answer to this question depends upon the type of window
that you have installed on your building.
Dual or triple pane windows are usually designed to improve energy-efficiency.
This means that they may have special gas sealed between the panes.
Once the glass breaks the seal is broken. Replacing the entire unit is the best
way to retain the purpose of having energy-efficient windows.
Older windows may have multiple panes that are placed in a grid pattern
and held together with wood or metal. The pieces of material between
the panes are called mullions or muntins.
The way we approach replacements with this type of window is to look
at how it is designed. On windows that include multiple small panes that sit
individually within the frames, it might be possible to replace just the piece
that is broken.
Modern windows tend to replicate this look by using one large panel that has
decorative mullions or muntins that don’t actually hold small pieces together.
The mullions may be adhered to the outside of a single pane, or they may
go in between two panes. Usually, the entire panel of glass will need
replacement to ensure the integrity of the window is upheld.
Can You
Match
Specialty
Glass?
Many people worry that a replacement might require redoing the entire unit.
This is especially a concern for large areas, such as a broken glass partition
in an office building, or a shower enclosure within a residence.
In most cases, we can replace specialty glass with the same type.
Then you would only need to replace the frosted shower door
or privacy glass within your office space.
Whether your glass needs a repair or replacement, keeping the project
as simple as possible helps to get it done in a timely manner.
Start with a professional inspection that may reveal more damage than
you can see just on the surface.
Then, choose the option that fixes all of the critical issues,
so that you can rest assured that the window or door can do
its job to protect the rest of your property.
Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in the residential
and commercial glass industry.
We take pride in providing top quality service as we replace dual pane
windows, install glass shower enclosures, and build storefront metal
and glass entrances. We are bonded and insured, and our work
and products are guaranteed.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com