Creating a Warranty Statement that Covers the Bases

Creating a Warranty Statement that Covers the Bases

The recent conversation around the shower door community has been about warranties. Providing customers with information about which things are covered under a warranty and which things are not is obviously important. Some shops don’t bother to provide a written warranty, but many do.  My tendency is to explain to my customers that hardware typically…

Specialization and Its Benefits as a Glass Contractor

Specialization and Its Benefits as a Glass Contractor

Like a lot of shop owners, I have tried providing just about every type of product and service available. There is no doubt it is a good thing to be well-rounded as glazing service provider. Although the industry is already specialized, there is still no way for a single company to master every product and…

What is the Standard Size Gap?
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What is the Standard Size Gap?

Hi Chris, I’ve been reading through your blog and really appreciate all the information.  We’re having an issue with a glass shower door and fixed panel we had installed and would really like to get your opinion on the work done.  This is actually the second time they’ve installed the glass, the first time the…

Phone Interview with Max Perilstein on April 9, 2019

Phone Interview with Max Perilstein on April 9, 2019

Click here to listen to the audio interview  Max Perilstein is founder of Sole Source Consultants, a consulting firm for the building products industry that specializes in marketing, branding, communication strategy and overall reputation management, as well as website and social media, and codes and specifications. Max Perilstein’s blog | Glass Magazine From the Fabricator-…

Pre-construction Consultation Service to Deal with Shower Issues

Pre-construction Consultation Service to Deal with Shower Issues

My favorite part of what I do is meeting people and helping them achieve their goals for their bathroom remodels. It’s a lot of fun! Normally I’m called out to meet with a contractor or a homeowner when the shower is ready for glass. We go into the bathroom and look at it together. At…

How big is too big when it comes to the gaps…

How big is too big when it comes to the gaps…

Chris, You provide great information in response to questions.  I’m hoping you can help me with one I have.  We just had a frameless shower installed.  All walls are tile, the curb is solid granite.  The glass is 1/2 inch with one panel fixed on top of a half wall and the other panel is…