I’m currently on a job site dealing with a shattered tempered glass window on the ground floor. The glass is fully broken and glued in, so I’m carefully heating the adhesive and rubber to clear everything out. Once it’s cleaned up, I’ll order a replacement tempered glass—a large piece, at least a quarter-inch thick, to ensure durability. Typically, the new glass will take about a week to arrive. In the meantime, I’ll cover the opening with plywood to protect from rain and keep the interior safe. The original break likely happened from landscaping activity, but with the temporary cover, the area is secure until we install the new glass.
If you need a local glass supplier, you can check this company in Hialeah. They provide all types of glass.
You can purchase the glass directly from them, and we can handle the repair or installation for you.
You can find all kinds of glass.
Basic Tempered Glass Types
Clear Tempered Glass Standard safety glass Most common for windows, doors, storefronts Tinted Tempered Glass Bronze Gray Green Blue Reduces glare and heat Low-Iron Tempered Glass (Ultra-Clear) Very clear, no green edge Used in high-end homes, showers, displays
🔹 Privacy & Decorative Tempered Glass
Frosted / Acid-Etched Tempered Glass Privacy with light transmission Bathrooms, offices Patterned / Textured Tempered Glass Obscure, Rain, Reeded, Satin, etc. Often used where privacy is needed Ceramic Frit Tempered Glass Printed dots, lines, or patterns baked into glass Commercial buildings, railings, spandrel areas
🔹 Safety & Specialty Tempered Glass
Heat-Soaked Tempered Glass Tested after tempering Reduces spontaneous breakage Common in commercial projects Fully Tempered Glass Breaks into small cubes Standard code-approved safety glass Tempered Laminated Glass Two tempered panes bonded with PVB or SGP Breaks safely AND stays in place Used for hurricane impact systems
Here are some glass manufacturers and suppliers in the Tampa Bay area. You can purchase the glass directly from them, and we will handle the installation for you.
West Coast Glass & Mirror – Tampa, FL Binswanger Glass – Tampa, FL Architectural Glass Services, Inc. – Tampa, FL Glass Doctor of Tampa Bay – Tampa Bay, FL Custom Glass & Mirror of Tampa Bay – Clearwater, FL Apex Glass & Mirror – St. Petersburg, FL
Florida regulations require operable windows in rental properties.
Having working windows can be especially enjoyable during the cooler winter months in Florida.
When renting a house or condo, you should insist that all windows are fully operable before moving in. If the windows do not open or stay open properly, the landlord can contact a local professional company to replace the window balance springs and restore proper operation.
Finding a professional company to work on older-style windows can be very frustrating.
Many companies refuse these jobs. However, Pro Home Sliding Glass Door & Window Repair Services is willing to take the journey and attempt repairs to help you save money on full replacement.
While repairs on older windows are not always guaranteed, they often provide a more affordable alternative to replacement.
If you just needed parts hers is a manufacture in Pembroke Pines.
Option 1 (most accurate for jalousie windows):
For jalousie windows, you can purchase the glass slats here. We can handle the installation for you.
Option 2 (more general):
You can also purchase the glass insert for the jalousie window here, and we can do the installation.
A half-circle window is not cut with a regular knife. It is mainly a special-order item.
You can always install temporary plexiglass and use different cutting methods as a short-term solution.
In Pembroke Pines, Florida, there is no factory that fabricates this type of window on demand, but you can find local suppliers that sell plexiglass to use temporarily while you wait for the permanent window to be ordered and fabricated.
