Safe Windshield Replacement in less than 1 hour?

Saw someone on Twitter complaining that it would take 4 hours for their windshield replacement, and that when they had a windshield replaced once before it only took an hour.

If I was that person, I'd wait the 4 hours. Hopefully that time includes the safe driveaway time. That's the time it takes for the adhesive to cure. The adhesive that holds the glass to the vehicle frame actually chemically bonds with the glass structure, it's not just glue. If the adhesive doesn't cure long enough, that windshield could slip.

The slippage can cause leaks, but even worse, it weakens the bond between the glass and the frame. Get in a wreck, and the passenger side air bag can blow the windshield out. Or get in a rollover, and the windshield will fly out.

If you want to know more about windshield adhesive, check out this little video from Sika, a preferred adhesive vendor for Glass Doctor. Find out more about safe windshield replacement from AGRSS.

Glass Doctor Now Serves Hilton Head & Ridgeland, SC

The Glass Doctor® of Beaufort County franchise owned by Phil Boatwright is now open and ready to “fix your panes!” The latest Glass Doctor shop to open offers mobile residential, automotive, and commercial glass services to Hilton Head, Ridgeland and the surrounding area. The showroom and shop is open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 24-hour emergency service is available.

“Glass Doctor offers more value for the customer as a full-service shop, with windshield repair and replacement as well as home window repair, plus home improvements like shower doors and custom mirrors, " Boatwright says.

The Glass Doctor of Beaufort County shop is located at 2633 State Hwy. 170 in Okatie. For service call (843) 645-9800.

Glass Doctor of Central Illinois Now Open to Serve Springfield & Peoria

Formerly known as Harmon®/Glass Doctor®, Glass Doctor of Central Illinois offers mobile residential, automotive, and commercial glass services to Christian, Logan, Mclean, Menard, Peoria, Sangamon, Tazewell and Woodford Counties, including Bloomington, Peoria and Springfield. The showroom and shop located at 262 S. Dirksen Pkwy. in Springfield is open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 24-hour emergency service is available.

“We’re pleased to be a part of Glass Doctor, because the updated image will help us build our business,” Owner Brad Wade said. “Glass Doctor does more than windshield repair and replacement, we also can repair and replace home windows, install shower enclosures, design custom mirrors, replace entry door glass and handle commercial glass.”

Wade has more than 10 years of sales and management experience that he will bring to Glass Doctor. For more information or to request service, contact the Glass Doctor of Central Illinois at (217) 787-1215 or visit http://www.glassdoctor.com/springfield.

Glass Doctor of Moore & Montgomery Counties Now Open in Southern Pines, NC

The Glass Doctor® of Moore & Montgomery Counties franchise owned by Tim and Kim Hargrave is now open and ready to “fix your panes!” The showroom and shop is open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday by appointment. 24-hour emergency service for businesses is available. The Glass Doctor of Moore & Montgomery Counties shop is located at 295 Pinehurst Ave., Suite 3C, in Southern Pines. To request service call (910) 944-2924 or visit http://www.glassdoctor.com/southernpines/.

Renovate Rooms Without the Mess Using Mirrors

If you have a small room that feels cramped or you want to create an illusion that a room is larger than it really is, let Glass Doctor® create a custom mirror for your home. Did you know mirror is glass with a silver backing? It can be cut in circles, curves and designs, with straight or beveled edges. Mirrors can be hung with or without frames, too. Take your ideas to your local Glass Doctor, they'll be glad to help.

Energy Efficient Replacement Window Tax Credit Helps Get Your Home Ready for Winter

With winter just around the corner now is the time to replace drafty and damaged windows with energy efficient windows. It'll save you money on your energy bills and help your home's resale value. Plus you can get your share of the federal stimulus money in the form of a tax credit when you file next year. The credit is 30% of product cost up to $1,500 per household.

What's the catch? The federal tax credit on replacement windows is good only for windows that meet a new criteria, called the "30/30" rule. It's tougher than Energy Star, and not all double-pane windows meet it.

Find out from the experts at Glass Doctor which windows qualify as energy efficient.

What Moms Want in School Supplies and Windshield Replacement

Caught up on some reading in the past month and saw an article from MediaPost that cited research that said during this back-to-school time moms want quality, convenience and value when shopping for school supplies. Makes sense - moms want quality, convenience and value in everything they shop for. Notice that "cheap price" wasn't in that list.

At Glass Doctor we stand for quality, convenience and value in our windshield replacement and window repair. We may not have the cheapest price, but we're taking mom's advice:

• Quality - Nationally certified technicians and AGRSS registered shops
• Convenience - Mobile service for both auto and home glass repairs
• Value - Uniformed technicians, 12-mo. guarantee on windshield replacement, up-front pricing (no surprises)

We know moms know best!