WMGB Home Improvement is a locally owned and family-operated company proudly serving West Michigan since 1984. Specializing in replacement windows, doors, egress systems, glass block windows, and insulation. We’re committed to improving the comfort, safety, and energy efficiency of your home. With decades of experience and a customer-first approach, we deliver quality craftsmanship, honest guidance, and reliable service every step of the way.
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Butcher & Butcher Construction is 50 years strong and is nationally recognized as a leader in quality for both commercial roofing systems, and high-end specialty roofing applications, such as slate, cedar, tile, and metal. We also offer a 24-hour full-service department for all your roof repair needs. Our glass division (B&B Glass) has extensive experience in residential glass, storefronts, schools and government-spec blast-resistant installations.\n\nAt Butcher & Butcher Construction, we go out of our way to hire men and women who understand the importance of client satisfaction. These are people who take genuine pride in their craftsmanship and accept total responsibility for a job well done. Our expert professionals are among the best in the industry and possess the same qualities the founding members established as guidelines in 1974.\n\nThey are:\n\nWork to the complete satisfaction of each and every customer\n\nComplete a job professionally, expertly and safely\n\nBe committed to organization, efficiency and cleanliness at all job sites\n\nRespect the client's tenancy and the need to lessen inconvenience.\n\nAlways be hardworking, courteous and honest.\n\nButcher & Butcher Construction values the professionalism and dedication of its employees. Training to acquire advanced skills and promotion within the company is encouraged and we protect our employees with extensive safety training. The staff constantly receives updated information about technological advancements and changes in the industry. All of these practices are in place to ensure that we can meet the challenges of each unique construction project and maintain the standard of excellence that Butcher & Butcher demands of itself.
Heavy glass tends to be more expensive than thin glass because it is stronger and more durable. In most cases, ¼-inch-thick glass is ideal for mirrors, and ⅛-inch-thick glass is ideal for residential windows. Heavier glass isn’t always necessary, and can be more challenging to hang or install. Work with a local window installation pro for replacement or new construction windows.
Their thickness depends on application, but most glass walls are typically 3/8 to 3/4 of an inch thick. Although it’s not as common, single panes of glass can also be 1 inch thick.
Although glass block windows are made of multiple layers of thick glass, they can still break. If an individual block shatters, it can be removed and replaced, but this is a job for a window repair professional. The project is often complex and may require breaking the block further for removal. Do not attempt to handle it yourself, as the broken glass can be dangerously sharp. A professional will have the necessary tools and expertise to replace the broken glass block quickly and safely. Before hiring, confirm that the repair pro has experience with this specific type of window.
DIY is possible for small projects, but professional installation ensures proper sealing, structural integrity, and a precise finish.
Luckily, glass block windows need minimal maintenance. Other than regular cleaning, the only maintenance involved in having a glass block window is inspecting for cracks every year and applying sealer to the mortar joints if the blocks are set in masonry mortar. Glass block windows hold up well against wind and moisture better than traditional windows and are not prone to rot.
The Fremont, MI homeowners’ guide to glass block services
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