Avalon Glass

Many don’t realize that old wooden windows actually have double pane glass, by way of the window itself and corresponding storm window. Often what is needed is for the storm window to be properly sealed and the window itself to be weather-stripped.

If you need to increase the energy efficiency of your existing windows, keep these tips in mind: use caulking and weather stripping to block drafts, install storm window coverings and use window treatments or coverings to add extra draft protection.

Glass is actually created via a process in which a mixture of dry materials is heated to a vicious state and then cooled fast enough to prevent a regular crystalline structure from forming. As the glass cools, the atoms become locked in a disordered state, neither liquid nor solid, but sharing the qualities of both.

According to some studies, the simple act of arranging to have damaged windows and doors promptly boarded up after an act of vandalism can affect perceptions, reduce the risk of further vandalism, and prevent a spike in littering.

To protect valuable prints, photographs, or paintings, consider putting them behind protective picture frame glass. Available with or without UV treatment, it will keep these valuable items safe from water damage, stray fingers, and light damage.