Two hundred years ago, cars didn’t have windshields or windows at all. Crazy, right? In contrast, today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs have multiple different types of glass. What kind of glass is used for the windows in your car? Why does it matter? Keep reading…
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How to Tell If Your Home’s Windows Need Replaced
Here at Jack’s Glass, we get a lot of questions about home window replacement. Like many homeowners, if your window has a problem, you want to know the solution. But does your window need replaced, or can you repair it? Sometimes, the solution is obvious—like…
Types of Windshield Chips and How to Prevent Them
Chip, crack, pit, break…it’s all the same: damage to your windshield. Right? Not quite! There are many different types of windshield chips and cracks. This matters, because the type of damage to your windshield determines whether it can be repaired or has to be replaced.…
Windshield Replacement FAQs: Car Insurance, Part 1
When faced with replacing your windshield you’re likely to have questions. Some of those will undoubtably be about the process itself; however, others will probably be about whether your insurance company will help you foot the bill. Here are some of the most frequently asked…
Storefront Windows: Multipurpose Marketing for Your Business
Storefront windows are the looking glass into your business—passersby can peek in to see what’s inside and will hopefully reach into their pocketbooks soon after walking through your doors. But storefront windows aren’t just windows—they are valuable tools to be used for marketing your business…
Your Car Windows: 5 Tips to Keep It All Clear
Wear-and-tear on your car is a normal, anticipated event. Coffee spills stain; fingerprints wear off buttons; lightbulbs go out. And while some items are unavoidable, some are preventable—especially when it comes to your windows. Here are several ways you can keep your windows protected, avoid…
Protecting Storefront Doors with New Technology
A pane of glass is often the only thing standing between you and those illustrious window shoppers at your store. But, it can also be the only thing standing between you and someone looking to cause damage or, unfortunately, rob you of product. While it…