Reflected Zebra Board Image that Shows Window Roller Distortion Created During The Thermal Temper Process Window Scratches Caused by PoorCleaning Procedures The window experts at Read Consulting are often asked to evaluate windows for defects. Many of these are Low-E windows that are also tempered. Two typical defects found are scratches and roller distortion.Often the scratches […]
Glass Experts Examine Hotel Window Defect
The glass experts at Read Consulting performed a window defect analysis on defective windows at a hotel. The windows began to appear dirty, and no amount of cleaning could remove the “dirt”. When initially installed, the insulated glass (I.G.) windows appeared normal. However, over time they began to appear perpetually dirty. Using a microscope […]
Glass Expert Performs a Window Defect Analysis
California glass expert was asked to analyze a window defect that appears as a streak in the window. The glass failure analysis showed that the streaks in the window were strings of bubbles near the surface of the glass. Upper right is a photograph of the window defect which appears as streaks. Upper left is […]
Glass Expert Analyzes Window Damage
Glass failure analysis expert analyzes scratched windows on new construction. There have been numerous occasions where a glass expert has been brought in the determine the cause of window scratching. This is often on new construction that has a stucco exterior. Post construction window claening is critical because of […]
WIndow Defect Analysis
Glass failure analysis expert witness has analyzed numerous cases of window damage. Often a metal blade is used by the window cleaners. In many cases the window damage is found on new construction. GANA has specific window cleaniong instructions that forbid the use of metal blades. The concern […]