As always, Chandler Glass is monitoring the situation in the U.S. economy. We believe that information and knowledge are the most essential prerequisites for gaining and preserving a strong competitive advantage. We also believe it is imperative to inform our customers about possible macroeconomic changes, because these changes can become a crucial point in the development of anyone?s business.

Today, Chandler Glass refers to the situation in the American job market. Economists generally agree that the situation with jobs in the U.S. is not as good as it could be. It is due to budget cuts that the split between American companies and their employees continues to increase. Moreover, it is possible to assume that, in the coming months, the situation will become even worse. Millions of Americans are out of work. In this context, American companies are not very motivated to raise salaries and increase employee benefits. Meanwhile, those who already have a job are trying their best to keep it. Not surprisingly, most companies face considerable productivity gains without making any investments in their workers.

Chandler Glass speaks about macroeconomic problems, because the employment situation in the glass and construction sector is no better. Glass manufacturers may undergo a slight decline in their operations, mostly due to the similar declines in the construction industry. As professional glass product and service providers, we greatly depend on the processes that are currently taking place in construction. Between December and January, employment in the construction industry fell 2.7 percent. Now we are wondering whether it is a long-term change or just a seasonal fluctuation ? time will show.

What we know for sure is that no macroeconomic crises will change our commitment to high-quality glass. We at Chandler Glass believe in quality, efficiency, and consumer trust. We are here to fulfill our promise of unmatched quality despite all odds!

The bottom line ? it?s what matters most. Renovating a home or property is an expensive undertaking. It can be time consuming, stressful, intimidating, and it tests ones skills and spirit. Home remodeling has been known to make or break relationships. The arguments are rarely about finishes and choices of products or labor, they are about money.

Hiring people you can trust is, of course, imperative. Yet that is not all you can do. Often unforeseen circumstances advance the budget beyond the limit. When tackling a project it is important to remember the rule of thumb: it takes twice as long and twice as much money as you think to finish it.

Calling in friends and family seems like a good idea, right? Free labor? Not if they don?t know what they are doing. One of our employees had her laminate wood floors installed by a neighbor. He accidentally set her house on fire! The fire was put out, but the smoke damage took months to remove and was expensive. Hiring the right professional in the first place would have saved her a great deal of time, money, and aggravation.

Buying materials ?off the rack? sounds easy too, but not if they don?t fit! There are many custom cabinet makers that are affordable and custom countertop installers that can make your kitchen or bathroom just right when something store-bought would not fit and look terrible. Local craftsmen, small businesses, and artisans with affordable fees can be found quite easily with a little digging around.

A common mistake is using someone?s old paint. Paint does expire. It thickens, gets lumpy, the ingredients separate, and if you run out there?s a good chance that even a paint with the same formula won?t match right. Paint is cheap. Invest in fresh paint and your project will appear much better.

Don?t be afraid to buy used either. Habitat for Humanity has warehouses with used building products all over the nation and some of those carefully removed building materials can be a big boon if you have the right tradesman to install them in your home.

There are a lot of ways to cut costs ? for instance, using granite tiles instead of a solid slab of granite costs about a third as much. That?s far better than laminate or composite countertops! Finding appliances in unusual places ? like the clearance section at IKEA, for instance, saved a friend half of the cost of replacing her oven. It was heavy to haul home, but the find was worth it! Are you thinking of replacing your couch because the cushions are sagging? Why not just replace the foam and wash the covers instead?

Spring is here, and summer will not wait! So, is your car ready to meet the hottest summer days? Is your house prepared for the hot days and nights in July-August? Time is running fast, but only those who think in advance can win the prize! We at Chandler Glass would like to provide some tips to help you get ready for this awesome summer! Here we will speak about tinting glass.

First, you may have questions as to whether and why you should tint your glass. The answer is quite simple: for example, your car can become 70% cooler when it is tinted. The same goes with houses ? you can make your house much more pleasant for living during summer, if you choose a high-quality tinting film and professional glass service providers to do the job. Tinting windows is also useful, because it helps reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation from the sun, up to 99%. As a result, while at home, your interior will be protected from the damaging influence of the sun. In the car, your skin and appearance will also be safer in the presence of quality tinted glass.

Now the basic question is how to make it right! Chandler Glass can help you! First of all, if you are willing to tint your car, make sure you check the local laws and regulations governing these issues. Each state has a different law regarding the darkness of the tint allowed for vehicles. The central measure to consider is visible light transmission (VLT), and we will willingly assist you in choosing the best legal product!

Everyone agrees that it is better to trust the process of glass tinting to professionals. Only professionals can ensure that the product fulfills its mission, lasts long, and looks excellent. We at Chandler Glass have rich experience working with tinted glass, so you are welcome to use our services and make your summer better and brighter than the sun!

Sliding doors: is it a good choice for modern houses? Certainly it is. The benefits of using sliding glass doors in construction can hardly be overstated. However, everyone using this type of doors should be prepared to face problems. These problems are not specific to sliding doors but simply suggest that even the most perfect product is not without drawbacks. Think about the last car you have bought: regardless of whether it was the latest Ford or a worn Cadillac, you have questions and concerns regarding it. Even if it is ideal for you, you will certainly find something you don?t like or would want to change. The situation with commercial glass repair is mostly the same, because there are always things you would want to consider or change, while using your glass products.

Millions of homes in America are built with the use of sliding doors. Of course, glass door manufacturers and sellers must comply with the whole set of laws governing the standards and quality criteria for this type of products. For instance, AGO 1964 No. 126 ? October, 1964 governs the principles and limitations of using and installing sliding doors made of glass. Under these regulations, commercial glass repair specialists have to pay special attention to the quality of glazing used in sliding doors. However, there is another thing that has to be mentioned in relation to sliding doors.

When we talk about sliding doors, we certainly mean sliding door rollers. Most probably, you remember about your sliding glass door rollers when you start facing problems with opening and/or closing your door. If you feel like you are sweetening every time you open your door then, most likely, you have problems with the sliding door rollers and need to replace them. These rollers are located at the bottom of the door and it is due to them that your door is actually sliding. Please, understand that sliding door rollers can simply become dirty. They also wear out with time. However, it is never easy to replace them on your own. Get professional commercial glass specialists to have your sliding door rollers replaced for you.

We must say that the safety and security of sliding glass doors is not only about the quality of glazing. We always pay particular attention to the quality of glass used in our sliding doors. However, there are also some things you might want to consider before installing such a door in your house. These considerations relate to your safety and the likelihood of burglaries and unauthorized intrusions into your home. Surprising or not, sliding glass doors often facilitate forced entries to homes, but there are things that can be done to minimize those risks. Ask our experts to get an auxiliary door lock. You can also ask our specialists to secure your door while in the closed position. Everything is possible, when you work with experienced glass specialists, who interested in promoting and securing your personal safety while at home.

Sliding doors present numerous advantages and have multiple technical features. They are complex mechanisms that need care and individual approach. This is what we offer to customers, who wish to use our services. We are here to prove that a sliding glass door can serve the needs of its owners for years and even decades.

Stained glass windows ? how are they made?

These wonders grace churches, historical buildings, Victorian homes, cathedrals, and works of modern art all throughout the world. Creating them requires great skill, patience, and a lot of lead soldering.

The first step is to diagram the window on a small scale, in color, called a Vidimus. It must take into account the mathematical dimensions of the larger piece to be created. This requires technical expertise as the drawing is later used to make a Cartoon, or a full-sized design of the window. The cartoon is drawn on paper that is translucent. Everything is taken into account ? the separate glass pieces, the window framework, and the lead soldering that holds it all together. There is always a theme or story involved in stained glass art and this is carefully considered as the Vidimus and technical Cartoons are rendered.

The artist, or master-glazier, carefully selects individual pieces of colored glass and cuts them down to the proper sizes with a tool. The technique is called grozing. Paints are applied to create special the special details required by faces, hands and hair. The paint has traditionally contained ingredients like wine, vinegar and urine! After all the pieces have been cut, they are beveled and cleaned. The colored panes are then fitted into lead H-shaped frames called cames which are welded with molten tin at the joints. These structures can be flimsy so mastic and oily cements or pastes are used to secure the glass to the cames. When they are dry, the panel of colored panes is then carefully fitted into the larger framework of the window which is often supported by iron rods. Modern art pieces use different enamels, paints, and additives to glass to produce a dizzying array of effects and lead is sometimes replaces with copper.