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Why Glass Is Getting Greener — And What Your Crew Needs to Know About It

Why Glass Is Getting Greener — And What Your Crew Needs to Know About It

The glass industry is changing — and it’s not just happening in the factory. Major manufacturers are now testing new ways to melt glass using hydrogen, biofuels, and electricity instead of natural gas. These changes...

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2025 Glazier PM Estimator Salary Guide

Competitive Pay Isn’t Just HR — It’s a Field Efficiency Strategy: How Glazing Owners Can Align Wages, Specs, and Jobsite Flow

If you’re running a glass company today, chances are you’ve felt the pressure: entry-level installers are commanding 8–12% more than last year, mid-level PMs are chasing market raises, and estimators are weighing offers from your...

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frameless glass partition installation diagram with hardware and ADA specs

How to Install Frameless Glass Partitions — Smarter, Faster, Safer

From sleek conference rooms to high-traffic commercial entries, frameless glass systems are everywhere—and if you’re in the field, you’re expected to get them right the first time. But even seasoned installers and PMs run into...

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Storefront or Curtain Wall? A Step-by-Step Guide to Identifying Commercial Glazing Systems

Storefront or Curtain Wall? A Step-by-Step Guide to Identifying Commercial Glazing Systems

If you're new to the glazing industry, you've likely wondered: what's the difference between storefront and curtain wall systems? While our video covers the basics visually, this guide provides a practical, step-by-step method to identify...

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GlazierIQ Jobs

Shaping the Future: Exploring the Rewarding Role of a Glazier – Job Description and Beyond

In a world where glass plays a pivotal role in architecture and design, the glazier stands as a silent craftsman shaping the future. From transforming ordinary spaces into breathtaking marvels to ensuring structural integrity and...

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LearnGlazing FHC Collaboration

Exciting News! LearnGlazing.com and FHC Collaboration Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LearnGlazing.com and FHC Announce Partnership to Advance Glazing Industry Education Detroit, Michigan, USA – August 15, 2024 – LearnGlazing.com and Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to...

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Preventing Spontaneous Glass Breakage with Heat Soaking

Preventing Spontaneous Glass Breakage with Heat Soaking

Did you know that heat soaking can help you prevent glass from spontaneously breaking? That's right, preventing spontaneous glass breakage with heat soaking is a crucial step in ensuring the integrity of your glass installations....

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Tempered vs. Heat-Strengthened Glass

Tempered vs. Heat-Strengthened Glass Explained

Understanding the Difference Between Tempered Glass and Heat Strengthened Glass Did you know that tempered glass and heat-strengthened glass are not the same thing? While both types of glass may seem similar at first glance,...

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Rethinking Storefront Glazing: Maximizing Durability with Head Receptors | LearnGlazing.com

Introduction In the fast-paced world of architectural design and construction, we're always looking for ways to make our storefront glazing systems better. And let's be honest, one hero in this quest, often unsung, is the...

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Mastering Glass Inspection: Identifying and Handling Flaws | LearnGlazing.com

When it comes to discussing glass flaws, I find myself having the same conversations over and over again. You wouldn’t expect it, but for whatever reason, glass industry practitioners and building owners tend to have...

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