A GLASCO
2731 Via Orange Way, Suite 101
Spring Valley, CA 91978
Contractor’s License #717090
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Serving San Diego, California & All Surrounding Areas Since 1971 –
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- Verify the contractor you are considering is licensed by calling the California State Contractors License Board at 1-800-222-2222, or visiting their website at www.cslb.ca.gov to get more information.
- In contacting the California State Contractors License Board, you will be able to verify if the contractor under consideration has a current license in good standing, verify bond validity, and also liability insurance and workers' compensation policy adherence.
- It is recommended that you schedule a visit to the facility to verify the type of work you can expect.
- Remember: "The sweetness of a low price is soon forgotten; however, the agony of poor quality will last forever."
A lot of people ask me, "Why is there a green tint in my glass?"
Did you ever wonder why the ocean is blue? Well, that's not important now.
Actually, glass is made up of sand silica and iron ore. During the firing process, the particles mix and leave a green tint. This is especially noticeable on the edges of the glass. The thicker the glass and the larger the piece, the darker the green tint will be. Different minerals create different colors. For example, adding gold to the molten glass will give the glass a red tint.
Anyway, back to green. Manufacturers reduced the iron ore and created a glass called Star Fire (one name for it). The glass is optically clear to look through and was designed for commercial use. Recently the shower industry has also picked up on it because of its clarity in custom enclosures.
We carry samples of Star Fire glass and many more types of glass at our shop. We hope you'll give us a call and/or stop in to meet with us to discuss your needs.
Thanks,
- Master Glazier
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