Do you know when you should repair a chipped windshield or when you should replace it. The general rule of thumb is you can repair it if the crack or chip is less than the size of a quarter. If it expands beyond that, you really should look at replacing it because of safety reasons. Causes … [Read more...] about When to Repair or Replace a Chipped Windshield
Glass shower doors are gaining in popularity with homeowners because not only do they look great, but they will add value to your home. Many homeowners are ditching the traditional tub and shower with a curtain, and they are adding a fully enclosed, walk-in shower with glass doors. Glass … [Read more...] about Glass Shower Doors are a Great Addition to Your Home
Paul Harvey used to have a radio show where he would tell you "the rest of the story." We want to share a neat story about the history of the glass used for fireplace doors and its connection with iPhones and other smartphones. There are a few options when its comes to glass for … [Read more...] about What’s the Connection Between Fireplace Doors and Smartphones?
Did you ever ask yourself: If glass is made of solid materials, then why is that glass is transparent? Medina Glass Co.'s talented glaziers, designers and support staff work with the material every single day, and it's easy to take the unique qualities of glass for granted. Here are some interesting … [Read more...] about So, Why is Glass Transparent?
Ralph Jones started Medina Glass in an old gas station in 1963. It seemed like a perfect hub to reach out to all of Northeast Ohio, but it was also smart thinking: Over the next two decades Medina County would almost double the size of its population providing an organic demand for its … [Read more...] about Medina Glass: We do all this and more
When it comes to needing storefront windows, doors, custom aluminum work, and anything else needed for a commercial customer in a hurry, Medina Glass Co. has an advantage over its competitors: A metal and glass fabrication shop. Workers manufacture an array of products, like Tubelite aluminum … [Read more...] about Medina Glass fabrication shop gives it an advantage
It seemed like spring would never get here, and then when it did, it wasn't too long before we were dealing with August-like temperatures. We hope the weather has settled down so homeowners and business owners like yourself can get some projects done, like screen repair, home remodeling, bathroom … [Read more...] about Medina Glass offers many spring/summer solutions
Annealing: In the manufacturing of float glass, it is the process of controlled cooling done in a lehr to prevent residual stresses in the glass. Re-annealing is the process of removing objectionable stresses in glass by re-heating to a suitable temperature followed by a controlled … [Read more...] about Glass Glossary
