Tempered glass is harder and stronger than annealed glass. When tempered glass breaks, it breaks into small pebble shaped pieces like a car’s side glass after an accident. This is why it is often called safety glass. Tempered glass is annealed glass that has been heat treated to harden and strengthen it. Tempered glass is more…
Glass is the elegant solution that adds the designer touch to any room. Transparent custom glass shelves can be used to emphasizes a bright and white area. In a dark area, they add depth and prevent the look from being too heavy. For a contemporary look use glass tints and patterns. When shopping for custom…
The correct woodstove glass selection is very important to prevent breakage from heat. In a fireplace tempered glass works well. For high heat applications, such as for a wood stove, glass should be heat resistant ceramic glass. Ceramic glass sold for replacement wood stove glass is often sold under the brand names of PyroCeram(R) or…
That depends on the size and use of your glass table top. Thinner glass such as 3/16” works well as a glass cover that rests on top of the actual table surface. Thicker glass such as ½” works very well for larger tables that need a glass table top to support heavy loads. Standard thicknesses…
Many fireplaces are open hearth and use free standing screens instead of glass fireplace doors. What typically happens is that on cold winter nights a damper left open. This will cause the entire house to be freezing the next morning. The night before the roaring fire provided a toasty warm room atmosphere. Most people won’t…
Summer is coming to an end and it is time to start preparing for the cold season. It is time to tune up and prepare your wood stove with a full inspection, new gaskets and perhaps replacement wood stove glass. Tip: Burn only dry, seasoned wood. This produces more heat and prevents creosote buildup, which can…
TheRVgeeks.com put together an excellent video on measuring, purchasing and installing a replacement RV Window using windows purchased from RVwindows.com which is one of our other Peninsula Glass divisions. This video is an excellent step by step video that they followed including a tour of our factory. TheRVgeeks.com investigated a number of purchase options including DIY repair…
The idea for shatter resistant glass for homes comes from modern windshields used in cars and aircraft using tempered laminated glass. Tempered glass, which is also known as safety glass, is heat treated for added strength. Laminated tempered glass consists of two sheets of tempered glass with a shatterproof plastic layer laminated between them. If…
You might remember the days when chalk and blackboards were in use. This era was followed by whiteboards and dry erase markers, but one of the frustrating downfalls of the traditional whiteboard is that they often leave shadows and the finish would quickly wear down. Did you know that there’s now a better option with…
Whether your van conversion plan is to hit the open road and travel with the family, or a custom conversion for your specific business needs, you now have the option to replace those standard stationary windows with quality aftermarket custom van conversion windows. Custom conversion windows add a beautiful and functional finishing touch to your…