Block & Olson

08/09/2018

Glass today is pretty ubiquitous, to the extent that most of time we just look right though it without any thought. Yeah, that’s glass’s job, I get it, but it was a figure of speech. Anyway, there’s so much of it around us, and it facilitates so many things in our everyday lives, but how many of us have a clear idea of what it really is, how it’s made and where it came from? [ 622 more words ]

Important facts about the making and history of glass, from Block and Olson Vancouver, WA

20/08/2018

Hello, reading audience. Today’s Block & Olson blog is just a little different than the others. Most of the time we like to be pretty informative, putting the kibash on common industry myths or explaining how best to whup some glass related pain—pun intended?—like getting water spots off your shower door (the latter subject only came to me just now, so we haven’t explained that yet, but here’s a hint: it involves more scrubbing than you’d like to read about). [ 1,271 more word ]

06/08/2018

We live in fervid times. Things are happening big, and they’re happening fast, so to keep our readers up to speed, the writers at Block & Olson’s blog tackle only the issues that really matter—the stories that carry weight, the ponderous problems convulsing the very core of what it means to have agency and independence in this age…the serious stuff. Today, we approach a controversy as old as glass itself and as contentious as a Florida primary; we’re talking about the best window cleaning stuff and the best ways to use it. [ 1,017 more word ]

A professional glass cleaner recommendation from the team at Block & Olson glass

23/07/2018

Your windshield—it’s the thing you take for granted, probably almost every day. You might check your oil, or your antifreeze, or your tire pressure before you head out for a trip, but how many of us even think about our windshields, aside from cleaning off the bug goo? Well, the team at Block & Olson thinks it’s time you give your windshield the credit that it deserves. [ 1,004 more word ]

Some crazy facts to make you appreciate that windshield more. It's not just there to block the wind.

09/07/2018

Most of our homes by now are pretty energy savvy—with fiberglass sprayed in the walls and attic space, foam-core metal doors, and, of course, insulated dual-pane windows. All that stuff keeps the atmosphere inside our houses comfortable, keeps the cold outside in the winter and the heat outside in the summer. That’s where it should be. Door and insulation technology isn’t really too special. [ 743 more words ]

Most of our homes by now are pretty energy savvy—with fiberglass sprayed in the walls and attic space, foam-core metal doors, and, of course, insulated dual-pane windows. All that stuff keeps the a…

15/05/2018

Take a look at the different types for windows for your home. Call us for reliable glass services.

There are many types of windows on the market, but what's right for one room may not be the best for another. Here's a handy guide for your home.

08/05/2018

Learn how to clean your car glass perfectly. Our team has the experience and knowledge to offer superior glass services.

Cooley shows you the right technique for the least enjoyable part of owning a car: cleaning the glass.

30/04/2018

Find out the approximate cost to replace your windshield. Call us for glass services for your vehicle.

Replacing a windshield is a safety measure that may cost less than you think.

24/04/2018

Repair and clean your windows before the summer season. We offer glass services for your home.

It's going to be hot before you know it, so be sure to add window washing and repairs to the list of spring cleaning jobs you want to do.

15/04/2018

Check out these glass recycling facts. Get in touch with us for glass services.

Saving the Earth and our environment starts with recycling. Here are quick facts about glass recycling.

08/04/2018

Newspapers are effective glass windows cleaners. Give us a call for glass services.

Get a bang for your buck with these unusual newspaper uses.

31/03/2018

Here are the different types of glass and their engineering properties. Contact us for glass services.

There are various types of glass used in construction for different purposes. Engineering properties and uses of these glass is discussed in this article.