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A 3 a.m. call about shattered glass isn’t just stressful—it’s a critical liability moment. Your response in the first 60 minutes determines whether you face a contained incident or a cascade of injuries, theft, and legal exposure. This guide provides property managers with evidence-based protocols from immediate safety measures to long-term prevention strategies.

Portland businesses face 12 burglaries daily, plus seismic and storm threats—making storefront glass a critical vulnerability. Most contractors won’t explain this clearly: tempered glass shatters completely on impact, offering zero security. Laminated glass keeps intruders out by staying intact even when struck repeatedly, while delivering energy savings and life-safety protection during earthquakes.

Facing a sticking or foggy sliding glass door? The repair-versus-replace decision isn’t always obvious. This data-driven guide reveals the true 10-year costs, explains how modern door technology has revolutionized energy efficiency, and provides a simple decision framework to help Pacific Northwest homeowners make the smartest choice for their budget.

That grinding sliding glass door isn’t just annoying—it’s a warning sign. Worn rollers, dirty tracks, and lock failures can escalate from a $200 fix to a $2,500 replacement nightmare. Learn what’s failing, why it happens, and when DIY repairs become dangerous mistakes requiring professional help.

Feeling drafts near your windows or watching your heating bills climb? Your windows might be draining your wallet. With homes in the Pacific Northwest averaging 40 years old, outdated window technology could be costing you hundreds annually in lost energy and comfort.

Understanding glass types isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about protecting your family from preventable injuries. Learn the critical differences between annealed, tempered, and laminated glass, where building codes require each type, and how to choose the right safety glass for your home’s windows and doors.

Foggy windows signal complete insulation failure that’s costing Portland homeowners $20-$55 per window annually in wasted energy. While many believe they need full window replacement, professional IGU glass replacement restores original efficiency at just $250-$650—saving 50-75% compared to new windows. Industry experts confirm “defogging” services don’t work, but certified glass replacement delivers lasting results.