FAQ


4 things to know about showers and enclosures 


#1 Glass Last - Even though it is tempting to rush the shower installation process to hurry towards the beautiful, finished product, you have to be patient and wait until everything else in place (that's right you must wait until after the tile guy gets his job done). The difficulty is that every little thing that is installed before the shower changes the measurements just a little bit. So, you have to wait to even measure until after everything else is in place. While this is true, it is also a good idea to start deciding what kind of glass and the budget for glass well 

before the measuring time approaches. 


#2 Glass, and Frames, and Handles, and Designs - Oh My! - Every shower is unique because of all the different options and all the different combinations of those options. There is clear glass, design glass, etched glass, and all kinds of different patterned glass. There are frameless shower enclosures, neo-angle enclosures, and corner enclosures. There are single-door showers, sliding doors, and swinging doors. It's amazing all the choices.


#3 Space - Sometimes the shower enclosure design has to be dictated by the layout of your bathroom. The other day a couple came into the showroom and argued about this exact point. The gist of this half-an-hour argument was that she wanted the swinging door and he wanted the sliding. Once we got down to the bottom of it, we realized that a swinging door would hit the toilet if it opened to the right and the sink to the left. Taking the layout into consideration is key, even if it means changing your ideal shower. 


#4 Splash Control - No shower is water-tight. Whether you choose sliding or swinging doors, some water will be 

able to escape the confines of the enclosure. However, some enclosures control the splash zone better than others. So, while deciding which design to choose, keep in mind how important splash control is to you and your bathroom floor. 


Facts About Glass Replacement 

If you are looking for a glass replacement, then you should know these facts: Chipped or cracked glass can be easily broken, so the quicker your glass is replaced, the better. You do not want to wait until you have a huge mess on your hands, or someone becomes injured because you did not get it fixed right away. 


Professional installation is required to guarantee safety and security. Do-it-yourself installations may seem like a good idea at first, but they can lead to serious injuries or damage to your home or building. The cost of replacing glass varies depending on the type of material and the size and shape of the piece. For example, the expense might be higher if the window was larger or thicker than usual. If you are replacing tempered glass, you'll need to consider your budget. Tempered glass is very durable and strong, but it does come with a heftier price tag. 


However, other types of glass are available, such as laminated and decorative glass. The type of glass you choose will depend on your needs and budget. Laminated glass provides more protection than tempered glass, but it has a higher price tag. Decorative glass can be used in areas that we don't often see, such as in the bathroom or shower, to add aesthetic value to the space without breaking the bank.

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  • WHAT IS INSULATED GLASS?

    A single unit consists of two pieces of glass sealed around the edges with an air space in between them is an insulated glass unit. Insulated glass units are basically sandwiches with a filling of air in between two pieces of glass. These units 

    are one of the most effective ways to reduce outside-inside heat transfer. 

  • WHAT IS ANNEALED GLASS?

    Also called "flat" glass, annealed glass has been through a process of controlled cooling to prevent stress in the glass. 

    Annealed glass is clear and can be cut, drilled, edged, and polished. 

  • WHAT IS TEMPERED GLASS?

    Four times stronger than annealed glass, tempered glass is created by heating the glass to over 1000 degrees F, then rapidly cooling to lock the glass surface in a state of compression and the core in a state of tension. Tempered glass is considered safety glass because when broken, the fragments are smaller and less sharp than other kinds of glass. BG Glass suggests this kind of glass for tabletops that do not sit 

    on a solid surface. 

  • WHAT IS LOW-E GLASS?

    Low-E stands for "low emissivity". Low-E windows contain glass that has been coated in invisible layers of metallic oxide. This coating allows natural light to enter the home while deflecting UV rays and infrared light back out into the environment. Why is this important? 

    UV rays are invisible rays of light emitted by the sun. UV rays are responsible for fading upholstery, burning skin and, over the course of many years, damaging building materials. Infrared light is heat that warms your home during the winter. By deflecting both types of light back out into the environment, low-E coatings help keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer

  • CAN WE REPAIR A DOUBLE-PANE WINDOW WHICH HAS A BROKEN SEAL OR THAT HAS MOISTURE INSIDE OF IT?

    No, double-pane windows or insulated glass units are sealed at the factory. Once a seal has failed, repairing it is not possible. Bowling Green Glass can assist you in ordering a new replacement window and installing it. Our team will 

    provide you with options based on your needs. 

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