Glass repairs Gold Coast, Brisbane and more!

When it comes to your windows at home, it might be fair to say that the first things that come to mind are the benefits that windows provide in colder and wetter months. Safe and secure windows keep your home interior from suffering from elements like moisture, low temperatures and strong wind, but you should also be remembering that windows are just as important and beneficial during the summer too! 

Here at True Blue Glass, glass repairs are a year-round activity for us, and we think it’s important for you to know that getting things fixed is just as crucial in the summer as it is in the winter. Here are just a few of the ways that having repaired, full health windows can help you during hot summer months.

• In cases of extreme heat, something that we have the potential to get in this country, glass that is compromised or weak in places can actually crack under the conditions. The last thing you want is to have to arrange repairs when it feels as hot as hell outside! This can be avoided with regular glass maintenance.

• Many modern varieties of window and door glass are treated in such a way that they react to insulate in the cold and react to withstand heat when it is too hot. With this kind of technology and innovation, your windows can be a first line of defence against the hot weather to keep the interior of your home as cool as possible.

• If you have a room like a conservatory, it is extremely important to make sure that the glass you use for it is treated to protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. Conservatories are wonderful places to spend time in the summer, but poor quality glass will just intensify the effects of the sun and put you in a dangerous position. With high quality treated glass, you can enjoy the sun whilst still having some sort of protection.

So, if you need one, two, or even more of your glass windows repaired in the near future, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our glass repairs experts. Our professional and experienced service is the best you can hope to receive in the region. Make sure that your home is prepared for all months of the year, including hot summers!

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 breaks it will do so in a number of ways depending on the type of glass installed.

Float glass (typical in bedroom and lounge windows ) will break into large shards.

Toughened glass will explode into thousands of little pieces.

Laminated glass will generally hold its self together.

Six steps to clean up broken glass

Before attempting to clean up broken glass secure the area and keep children and pets away.

1. Once that is done check the extent of broken glass debris. Often when a window or door shatters glass can be found meters away from the main area.
2. Do not attempt to pull out any large pieces that are still attached.
3. Everyone that is helping with the clean up must be wearing closed shoes to avoid injury.
4. Never handle broken glass with your bare hands, large panes or shards of glass can easily slip and fall. Put on heavy duty safety or leather gloves to protect against injury.
5. Once all of the large pieces have been removed from the area, there is still likely to be some small fragments that need to be removed. Never clean up broken glass using tea towels, kitchen sponges or mops as they can continue to hold microscopic glass fragments, instead use a wet paper towel and discard safely.
6. If cleaning any remaining glass dust with a vacuum please do so with care. If any larger pieces are sucked up it may damage your vacuum.

Glass is a very dangerous material and can cause serious injury.

Even with these 6 easy steps we recommend making the area safe, and calling True Blue Glass to attend.

We are on call 24 hours 7 days a week for any emergency glass needs.

When onsite we will repair any damaged windows or doors and also clean and dispose of any glass.