Let us now come back to the discussion of various types of architectural glass. Today we will talk about self-cleaning glass ? something relatively new but so promising and desired by thousands of woman all over the world! Arizona Glass chose self-cleaning glass, since its popularity constantly increases. Home Glass Repair Phoenix is quite aware of the changes in the global demand for various types of glass. Self-cleaning glass remains one of the leaders in the global glass manufacturing industry. It reduces the need to clean exterior glazing and exemplifies a revolutionary element of international glass manufacturing.

Home Glass Repair Chandler believes that self-cleaning glass caused a small revolution in the glass manufacturing industry. This type of glass builds on the unique properties of dual-action coating; the latter relies on and involves the forces of nature, including wind, rains, and snows to clean the glass from dirt and other organic matter. Arizona Glass realizes how much time self-cleaning glass really saves. It is not simply clearer than conventional types of glass; it looks much better and more attractive than other glass systems and solutions. How does it work? Dual-action coating is both hydrophilic and photo-catalytic. It works in two stages. First, natural daylight comes into a chemical reaction with the organic matter accumulated on the glass exterior glazing. Second, and Home Glass Arizona Phoenix believes that this is extremely interesting, rains or other natural forces come into play. Rain does not cause droplets but covers the window evenly all over the entire surface, turning into a thin film of liquid and organic matter, washing away dirt and leaving no streaks or dirty lines. Self-cleaning glass is expensive, but it is much more economical than cleaning windows regularly. Think of Arizona Glass once you decide to have your windows self-cleaned!

Arizona Glass continues the series of discussions about various types of glass. Today we talk about bulletproof glass and what makes it bulletproof. Differences between ordinary and bulletproof glass are not seen with the naked eye. At first glance, and Home Glass Repair Phoenix knows this, bulletproof and ordinary glass looks absolutely identical. However, years in the glazing business have taught us that bulletproof glass does possess certain unique characteristics, beyond the fact that it is bulletproof. Really, bulletproof glass looks absolutely identical to ordinary glass, but that?s where the secret lies! No one should know that this window or car window is bulletproof! However, this is where the similarities end.

Arizona Glass professionals know that bulletproof glass is a product of a complex manufacturing process, called ?lamination?. This is when several layers of glass are glued together with the help of a strong polycarbonate material. In case of bulletproof glass, it is this polycarbonate material that makes it bulletproof. This polycarbonate material is thicker than the glass itself, between 7 and 80 millimeters. The most popular brands are Tuffak, Lexan and Cyrolon. Our customers often ask how the polycarbonate material works. Arizona Glass knows the secret: the polycarbonate glass absorbs the energy of the incoming bullet; as a result, the bullet stops before it reaches the last layer.

How many bullets glass can stop depends on its physical properties, the type of the polycarbonate material and the number of layers. We at Home Glass Repair Chandler know that everything also depends upon the type of the gun and bullets: a rifle bullet differs greatly from a bullet from the handgun. We have experience and knowledge to choose the type of glass you need. Just call us today to find out about the best properties of Arizona Glass products!

Several weeks ago Arizona Glass talked about the growing solar energy market and how glaziers could benefit themselves and solar market players. Home Glass Repair Arizona also mentioned that the solar energy industry was one of the most promising economic sectors in the U.S. Today, we want to update the information, because while the international economy is slowly recovering, the solar market is entering the state of great uncertainty.

Pike Research has recently published its results and forecasts concerning the future of solar power in the U.S. The research suggests that, between now and 2020 the solar energy industry in America will experience considerable fluctuations. Between 2012 and 2013 the U.S. solar market will achieve approximately $5.1 billion, followed by a slow decline that will last until 2016. Then will come gradual growth to about $4.9 in 2020.

Home Glass Repair Phoenix believes that making long-term forecasts is a risky business. We live in the age of uncertainty. Economic and social processes are becoming extremely unpredictable. What is real and realistic today can be sent into oblivion tomorrow. The main question is what glaziers must do to reduce the risks of failure in the solar market.

The best Arizona Glass professionals can do is constantly monitor changes in the market and economic environments. Pike Research predicts that the biggest threat faced by solar power businesses is the rapid decrease in price of PV modules. Only those who can reduce their costs will survive the difficult times. Glaziers can (a) monitor changes in PV prices and costs or (b) cooperate with solar power businesses and propose their own ideas of cost reduction and technical improvements. Wasting of time? No! Cooperation and collaboration are becoming the main factors of business success. Glaziers can benefit from market growth in the solar power sector, if they provide a creative or physical input. Arizona Glass has learned that such collaboration brings huge benefits and strengthens market position.

Information technologies are becoming inseparable from our daily routines. Communication and interaction solutions are entering the most unexpected areas of our lives. Glass Replacement Chandler, better than anybody else, knows what it takes to produce innovative glass products. Of particular problem is making these products suitable and usable in individuals? daily lives. Just recently the R&D lab of the New York Times newspaper developed a digital mirror. You can use this mirror to deal with and process your personal data while you are doing your ?morning work?. Just imagine yourself talking to your own digital reflection; the latter helps you to make up your schedule for the day while you are cleaning your teeth and washing your face! Glass Replacement Chandler decided to look deeper into the nature and properties of the product.

Basically, the digitally enhanced mirror has the surface covered with semi-reflective glass, beneath a specially designed graphic digital layer. This is how the mirror can detect the presence of objects and react to gestures. The mirror possesses unique technical and reflection properties: for example, its graphic layer can detect and analyze changes in facial expressions and guess what exactly you wish to do ? sing a song in the shower, find your shaving gel or incorporate changes into your calendar. Definitely, this mirror is a couple of steps ahead of everything we have seen in the glass industry so far. However, as we talk about the usability and suitability of various digital solutions, this invention also raises the question of applicability in routine situations. The New York Times claims that there is still a long way to making the augmented mirror widely applicable. Rather, it is a concept that indicates the direction in which the entire glass industry is currently moving. Nonetheless, it is clear that the invention of such a mirror exposes the complexity of the information-human relationship. Information is becoming more important in human lives. Personally, I am not sure if I wish to have such a mirror in my own bathroom ? I am not confident that the mirror will be able to guess and react to the range of facial expressions I have when I wake up early in the morning!!

Chinese glass windows: do they really work? This is the question many in the glass manufacturing industry ask themselves anyway. This is the question women ask themselves as they are buying China-made clothes and apparel. This is the question many men ask themselves whenever they face China-made technologies and products. The question with windows is quite different. Arizona Glass has spent years in the glass market to realize that low quality windows can be extremely dangerous to people and the environment. This is why Home Glass Repair Chandler invests thousands of dollars in safety and security of its products. However, China simply wants to put a ban on glass curtainwall projects right away. The reason behind the decision is that walls in Chinese buildings would burst without any prior sign or warning. The quality of Chinese windows and glass curtainwalls requires a more detailed consideration; the basic question is whether or not it is worth putting a ban on the product which can still be improved.

Let?s take a look at other countries. Home Glass Repair Phoenix knows that the United States passed a long way to become what it is now. The U.S. is well-known for the superior quality of its products. Take a look at Japan: the country exemplifies the source of unique innovations and superior quality improvement systems. The Six Sigma, TQM, and others originate from Japan. However, and Arizona Glass is correct, it took at least three-four decades for these countries to achieve the current state of quality and wellbeing. Apparently, there is no need to hurry. China should pay greater attention to what it is producing. There is always a chance to improve the quality and efficiency of operations. Instead of banning, China should try to look deeper into the reason of failures. This is how the country can strengthen its position in the international glass market.