Should you get your home windows tinted? The pro’s and cons of window tint. Percentage of UV light blocked out from Window tinting Window tinting can go along way to being able to use a room in the summer. To many times a room becomes uninhabitable during the summer due to the uncomfortable build up of heat that comes in
Australians know that when the temperature starts to increase so to does the amount of flies that you have buzzing around your home and your face no matter how many times you swat it away. Which is why installing fly screens and security screens around your home can have a number of benefits, which can include. Adding additional security This
Double Glazing is the most efficient shield for noise reduction. Changing existing glass to a thicker alternative is a cheaper option but in most cases is not enough to provide acoustic insulation. Double glazing is two sheets of glass separated by an air or gas pocket. Standard double glazed windows have two panes of 4mm glass separated by a 6mm
We at True Blue Glass have touched on this subject before. But we thought it was time to revisit after one of our clients sent through some footage that gives us definitive proof to one of the main questions we get asked in the glass industry. Can a glass panel “just shatter” without something hitting it? The video below will
Glass does not have to be used just on the windows and doors of your home. This article will cover a few different ideas. One: Glass Benchtops Glass isn’t the first material you think of when you’re looking for bench top materials, but it’s worth thinking about. Glass can be a perfect bench top material. It’s strong and easy to
Minions need glass repair 24 Hours a day 7 days a week we can help you with any broken glass around your home or business. True Blue Glass https://www.trueblueglass.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/True-Blue-glass-minions.mp4 Minions needs glass repair Although this video is quiet funny the type of glass in this is not. The minion is actually putting his arm through what is called annealed (float)
Poly Carbonate Glass at first sight looks identical to an ordinary pane of glass, but that’s where the similarities end. The recent attempted robbery at a Malaysian Jewelry shop shows how strong Poly Carbonate Glass actually is. The four thieves are shown on CCTV armed with sledgehammers trying to smash into a display cabinet. But it just leads to them
A frightening series of spontaneous glass explosions on balconies of Melbourne apartment buildings has highlighted the dangers of cheap and faulty construction products flooding into Australia. The falling shards luckily missed passing pedestrians by just a few metres. The failures are suspected to be cases of spontaneous glass breakage linked to poor manufacturing. It is thought the balcony balustrades contain
A glass panel exploded while a young boy showered in his family home recently. Incidents such as these highlight the dangers that can occur when not using qualified glaziers or companies that continue to use poor quality glass products. Please read the article below but be aware images may be considered graphic A mother has issued a warning to others
The House Rules accident shown on prime time TV was scary for all those involved but may have been prevented with a better understanding of how to handle glass correctly. It is accidents like that highlight the real dangers that can occur when glass is involved. House Rules Accident. The contestant Andrew was attempting to place a large sheet of
Can glass explode spontaneously? This is one of the most asked questions we get from people in the Real Estate Industry. Spontaneous glass breakage is a phenomenon by which toughened glass may spontaneously break without any apparent reason. The most common causes are: Installation damage While glass is being moved and installed, it is easy for the glaziers to nick or
An example of the mess that can be caused. Want to know how to clean up broken glass? From mowing the lawns, kids playing ball games to stormy weather eventually a broken door or window is inevitable. When this does happen its essential to handle any broken glass safely until a professional arrives. Please follow these six easy steps. When glass
Creating more space in your home using glass can help give the effect of a larger home, in the first post we looked at the lounge room, bedroom and bathroom area . Today we are going to go through other areas of the house to help you maximise that light and size throughout. Four: Glass in the Kitchen Privacy is
Have you often wondered how to create more space in your home using glass? When trying to come up with ways to create more space in your home or least give the illusion that rooms throughout the home or apartment are larger than what they appear glass is something that can be easily overlooked. Over the next two parts we
When you Install a Pet door allows your pet to come and go as they please. And of course the small fact that it allows you more time to put your feet up. These are just a couple of reasons why customers call to inquire asking us to install a pet door. But installing a pet door is not as simple
Window’s bring natural light and fresh air into our homes as well as offering views that connect the inside to the outdoors. However, window related accidents and security can be a major source of concern. Especially for small children which means that putting safety glass in your home can be very important Fortunately, there are a number of preventative measures
At the recent Australian Glass and Glazing Association awards night our owner Bill Leavey was awarded the title of Master Glazier. This achievement recognized his outstanding contribution and continued professional development in our field. Bill is one of only 3 in Queensland to have achieved this status. Master Glazier is recognised as the highest possible level of tradesman in the
The staff members at this Subway shop were left shocked when a car came crashing into the store but after making sure that all customers, other staff and the driver were OK they called True Blue Glass to come out and help get the business up and running again. The damage was caused late in the day so we were
We would like to announce that for the second year running True Blue Glass was the Logan Chamber of Commerce Trade Services Award winner 2016. Sponsored by David Reid Homes this prestigious recognition is awarded to a business; Which is believed to have had the most positive projection of the image of Logan and it’s surrounding districts. And has made
Apprentice of the Year True Blue Glass very own wins Apprentice of the year! A big congratulations goes out to Jarrod Smith, who took out the coveted ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award at the prestigious AGGA Queensland annual awards night. Jarrod was recognized as a highly skilled young apprentice who submitted an excellent portfolio of works for his consideration for
Flashback to our original appearance on channel 7 regarding the M1 upgrade below. This was aired in July 2015 The upgrade is slow but is still moving forward. Channel Seven news broadcast – M1 Upgrade
The M1 upgrade is a major talking point among business owners. Businesses are losing profits due to the inability to travel easily and within a reasonable time along the M1. We had all of major tv networks at True Blue Glass to get our very own director Bill Leavey’s perspective. After the meeting local government have vowed to continue trying
As part of our company policy. Getting involved with and contributing to our community is important to True Blue Glass. It was great to see Bert van Mannen and Kelly O’Dwyer at our headquarters in Loganholme today showing an interest in the small business sector. And of course to discuss the needed M1 upgrade!
We had a media gathering at True Blue Glass today with Logan Mayor Luke Smith in attendance to discuss the proposed upgrades to the M1. At True Blue Glass we are heavily affected by the congestion on the M1 and we are active within Logan on contributing to the solutions for this problem. Below are some snap shots from behind
Table tops are usually a hot topic so I’ll address some of the usual questions we receive here. Firstly, there are no strict rules on what you can and can’t have with regards to glass on table tops. Table tops are furniture and therefore do not fall under the glass and glazing code. However, common sense must prevail. If you
Do you want clean glass streak free every time. True Blue Glass has a handy tip for all our customers and all you will need is: Squeegee (One side foam, one side wiper) Bucket Ordinary towels Terrycloth Methylated spirits Household dishwashing detergent Step 1 – Fill your bucket with warm water. Add a dash of the dish washing detergent and
Double Glazing is a product we often get asked about here at True Blue Glass Due to the great weather the residents of Queensland aren’t usually too concerned with the insulation properties of double glazed windows We have found that they are more interested in what they can offer for noise reduction. Double glazed windows can offer a significant reduction
Looking to save some money on your glass repair? Bring the window/door into us and get the replacement done for half price! If you have a broken window or door that can be removed and put in the car, why not save yourself some money and bring it in to us? On most occasions we can have it repaired within
