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Phoenix, Arizona is known as the “Valley of the Sun,” for one reason… the incredible sunshine. However, with that sunshine comes the heat! Glass and Phoenix’s extreme temperatures can cause unique situations. Jason Mariner, President of Peoria-based Clear Cut Glass a locally owned and operated repair...

Three Advantages to Double-Pane Windows

With the Arizona heat being a major factor in how homes are designed and built, home owners and renters are consistently on the lookout for ways to minimize their cooling costs. The overwhelming majority of previously air-conditioned air that lost to the outside sun is...

What is Tempered Glass?

Commercial Glass, Residential Glass

Admittedly, there are some things we use and rely on every day that we frankly don't know exactly what they are or how they work. For instance, when driving a car, a variety of mechanisms and parts have been engineered with exact precision to work...

Are New Windows Worth the Cost?

We are commonly asked if new windows will pay for themselves through energy savings. In Phoenix, windows can be the largest escape of cool air causing high energy bills in the summer months. Since most homes in the valley use their air conditioners for 6-8...

3 Ways to Reduce UV Rays Inside your Home

Arizona is known for relentless summer heat. The summer sun destroys just about anything left outside like pool toys, yard equipment, and even your skin. One thing that many people don’t think about is how the sun's UV rays can penetrate through windows and ruin...

Should I replace my home windows?