Essential Glass Guide: 3 Types Every Homeowner Needs to Know

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Knowing the three main types of glass can save your life and your home.
Jeff goes through their specific strengths, weaknesses, and where the best place to put them in your home.
Enjoy the deep dive into the three types of glass.
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[@mattb8088]

It was laminated annealed glass in the break-in part

[@GhanabaKwaku]

I cannot wait till the Dallas branch opens so I can visit. I have learned a lot about windows from you, Jeff. Thank you!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

We are opening slowly over the next few weeks. Please let me know if we can help. Call us at 817-400-2000

[@GhanabaKwaku]

I’m building in Accra, Ghana and I’m documenting the journey on my channel. I’m currently at the window stage and I’m sourcing my windows from China for cost reasons. I have been teaching people what I have learned at different stages.

[@gregcorwin8316]

@@HoustonWindowExperts That is very cool!! Congratulations on the expansion. Well deserved.

[@gregcorwin8316]

Great video, Jeff. I always really enjoy watching your glass videos, and I can definitely appreciate "bring your wallet", that's no exaggeration! Also really liked your description of PVB interlayer as a "sound shock absorber". One way to define using different thickness laminated interlayers is to think of .030" for safety applications, .060" for security applications, and .090" for impact applications. Obviously glass thickness and whether the lami was built using annealed, heat strengthened, or tempered can be a factor as well. If you are curious about the edge treatment of your samples, they are made in larger sheets and cut to the sample size using a waterjet.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Greg, I did not know about the water jet cutting. That makes sense

[@JA-jo3xl]

Great Vid. Should you be concerned about the glass used in vinyl frame vs composite vs wood? Also ..Your thoughts about Lindsay Windows. I have never heard of them.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I've never heard of them either. That glass is good in any frame.

[@jiangpan2801]

laminated glass for sure

[@petp]

Great video. Im afraid to ask but, in general, how much does laminated add to the cost of a window (in %)...10%, 20%, more?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Usually about 50%

[@davidlang576]

So, I have a question for you. I work for a larger window distributor, of windows that you do sell and show. With that being said, why does tempered glass weigh more than the annealed glass, for it is the same piece, just heat treated?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Tempered glass does not weigh more than annealed glass of the same thickness. However, it may seem like it because most of the time you will find that manufacturers use thicker glass for tempered projects.

[@vivenreddy]

How does a double pane window with a layer of laminated glass compare= to triple pane glass in terms of price, thermal performance, and sound resistance?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The laminated option is definitely going to cost more. It's also very good at sound. Triple is probably slightly better at U-Factors.

[@Emilietheplushie]

Hi. Do you install windows in Nueces County, or is that too far south for you?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

That is too far... Sorry...

[@johndsmith-gv8zh]

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