Table of Contents

1. Does your door glass have a warranty?
2. Will door glass break?
3. What should I consider when buying door glass?
4. Can I replace my clear door glass with decorative door glass?
5. Can I put a storm door in front of my door glass?
6. Can I paint the frame around my door glass? Any restrictions?
7. Is the glass insulated?
8. What are the tiny marks in the decorative glass? Is this a defect?
9. Will you leave behind a mess?
10. Should I replace my sidelights or transomto match the door?
11. Half Glass, Full Glass or Custom Designs
12. Already have glass in your door?

Does your door glass have a warranty?

Warranty periods for our door glass products are as follows:

• High Performance Frame feature a lifetime limited warranty. Decorative glass has at least a limited 10 year warranty against leakage or condensation.

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Will door glass break?

Yes! Just like a window, door glass can break if it is misused. Breakthrough-resistant glass is just that: It is resistant to break-through, or potential break-in. Breakthrough-resistant does not mean that it's unbreakable. The outer laminated glass is 180% more break resistant than standard glass, which means it is harder to break with a ball or by banging a ladder into it. Also, it may take an intruder repeated blows to break through the laminated glass, which may deter them from breaking into your home. If the break-resistant glass does break, it holds together much like a car windshield does when it shatters, which helps prevent injury. Note: The inner pane is standard tempered glass, so if you are showing your friends the strength of this glass, do it on the outside of the door!

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What should I consider when buying door glass?

When purchasing door glass, the frame is one very important consideration. Frames should be made of a maintenance-free material that will not yellow or deteriorate from exposure to the sun. The frame should also be able to withstand the heat that builds up between a storm door and a steel door. Even when the temperature outside is only 80 degrees, the airspace between a storm door and a steel door can reach a temperature of 180 degrees.

In addition to the durability of the frame, the door glass' appearance is another thing to consider. Will it match or complement your home, giving it an appropriate accent? The front door is the focal point of the home, but remember to consider the appearance of the other entrances as well. Will your choice complement the other architectural accents of your home?

When you're looking at leaded glass, look for smooth solder joints that indicate quality workmanship. Also make sure the joints aren't overbearing to the design.

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Can I replace my clear door glass with decorative door glass?

Yes, clear door glass can be replaced by decorative door glass very easily.

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Can I put a storm door in front of my door glass?

If your existing door has a door glass with an High Performance frame, you can safely install a storm door over your existing door. If you install a storm door over a door whose door glass does not have an High Performance or Solar shield frame, you will void the door glass' warranty. Be sure the door glass will be able to withstand the heat generated by a storm door (see above, What should I consider when buying door glass?

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Can I paint the frame around my door glass? Any restrictions?

Standard frames must be painted (both inside and out) within 45 days of installation to maintain the warranty. Standard frames should be painted a light color, because a dark paint color will attract more heat, which may damage the seal.

High Performance frames, Maintenance Free frames, and Solar Shield products can be painted any color. They can also be left unpainted, as they will not discolor with exposure to the sun.

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Is the glass insulated? What is the R-value?

In some southern markets we sell 1/8" non-insulated glass ( R=.90 U=1.11), otherwise all product is insulated as follows:

• 1/2" clear (R=1.75 U=.57)

• 1" clear ( R=2.00,U=.50)

• 1" low-e ( R=3.00 U=.35)

• 1" Internal Blinds ( R=2.00 U=.50)

• 1" decorative (R=2.78, U=.36)

Note: Some door products are rated with labels of up to R=15. It is important to note that only a door without glass holds this rating, and that if you insert decorative door glass, the rating decreases to to a calculated average determined by the area of the door then represented by glass. The R-values of door glass are similar to the values of standard windows.

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What are the tiny marks in the decorative glass? Is this a defect?

Decorative glass is assembled by hand, so each unit is unique. While we try to standardize these units as much as possible, it is important to note that slight bubbles, lines, and surface imperfections are all characteristics of hand-made glass. These are not to be considered as defects. Glass such as renaissance or baroque, for instance, are manufactured by turning liquid glass into a solid sheet and retaining a swirled pattern within the glass. As this is done, small air bubbles are trapped in the glass as it solidifies. This is natural and you will see this random pattern within all our units.

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Will you leave behind a mess?

No, all the cutting we do on your door is done with our mobile workshop which contains proper vacuuming system to avoid the mess.

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Should I replace my sidelights or transom to match the door?

That is your choice. Some homeowners do not change their sidelights or transoms, and may do it at a later time.

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Half Glass, Full Glass or Custom Designs

Our decorative glass comes in a variety of sizes and shapes. You may have a choice of full, 3/4 or half door glass, twin lights, and some ovals and custom sizes.

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Already have glass in your door?

If you just want to change the glass already in your door, we can do that as well, with many choices of beautiful glass. It will not only enhance your entryway but give you a distinct look.

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