Corning Museum of Glass
At the top of our list of places to visit in the United States is the Corning Museum of Glass. When you think of Corning, you think of kitchen glassware and cookware, like Pyrex™ for example. When we at Glass King think of Corning, we think of pioneering an industry, innovation, huge advancements in technology, […]
Helping the Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Stretching over a thousand miles wide, Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey. At Glass King, more than one of us has roots in the Tri-State Area, and we are heartbroken to see the utter devastation, loss of lives, and profound affect this Superstorm has had on at least fourteen states. Storm surges […]
The Rose Window of Lausanne Cathedral
The Rose Window of Lausanne Cathedral Pierre d’Arras created this spectacular stained glass window for the south facade of the Lausanne Cathedral in Lausanne, Switzerland. From 1231-1235, the traveling artist from Picardy handcrafted the gothic rose-shaped window of concentric circles with layers of complex imagery and meaning. Round like the universe was thought to […]
Glass In Medicine
Glass In Medicine Okay, so we’re a little obsessed with glass. Beyond the traditional uses of glass in building and structure though, there are many surprising places that glass is essential to everyday life that we don’t normally think about. The screen of the computer that you are using to read this blog, for example. […]
Revival of Modern Architecture in Arizona
There has been a revival of modern architecture in Arizona recently, as the real estate market has been conducive for investors and younger buyers that don’t want to live in houses like their grandmothers. Seventies architecture is ubiquitous, especially in Phoenix and the surrounding suburbs, as the city saw a lot of growth during that […]
Entry Doors Stained Glass Panels
Doors. Rock and roll! Just kidding, we’re a glass company here, so we’re talking about the kind you open. And shut. Normally, we do window glass repair on sliding glass doors, also known as Arcadia doors. Sometimes we get calls on French doors too. But a lot of entry doors have glass panes, and just […]
Broken Window?
Does your home or office have a broken window? It could be an issue of safety and liability! If you need to fix windows, time is of the essence. Not only will the window glass repair specialists at Glass King respond to your call promptly, they can usually provide same-day service. When calling, please have the […]
Window Installation
Window installation can be a daunting process. Removing the old window safely can be an involved process, especially if it is a putty window or has been heavily caulked. Window sizes vary immensely and the correct measurements are key to fitting the window properly. Complicating matters are the variety of building materials involved – wood, […]