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The built environment can create a healthier, more sustainable future. High-performance glazing systems reduce carbon emissions and energy use. Occupants in high-efficiency buildings are happier and more comfortable. There is a greater demand for comfortable spaces with access to natural daylight, fresh air, and views that pollute less and are less expensive to operate. Employers […]

There is a saying in the glass industry that if you work in it for a year, you will work in it for life. We proudly refer to ourselves as glass nerds, geeks, and if you level-up enough, one day you may achieve the ultimate accolade; glass guru. It’s a dynamic industry with tons of […]

Tiffany Brown – The Glass Industry’s Super Woman “I am leading culture change in the industry,” says Tiffany Brown, Houston and Dallas Auto Center Manager for Binswanger Glass. “I will probably be the first to hire a female installer at our company. I find that women are incredibly detailed in what they do when they […]

Thinking about spring? So are we! After a long winter, we are understandably seeing an uptick in residential glass requests including window replacements, skylights, railings, patio doors and patio tables. If you are considering a home improvement project this year, now is the perfect time to speak with a residential glass expert from Binswanger Glass. […]

As soon as coronavirus hit the shores of the United States, the team at Binswanger Glass, under the leadership of CEO Mark Newsome, re-tooled to help in the battle against COVID by providing retail shields to frontline workers. Binswanger Topeka was pivotal in developing a full line of custom and standardized barriers that were rolled […]

If happiness is a hot shower, a steam shower can be a slice of paradise. Enjoy the natural benefits of steam with a beautiful steam shower from Binswanger Glass. Steam clears nasal passages making it easier to breathe, and is also an excellent pre-shave treatment. Steam also improves circulation, which offers a host of health […]

Similar to how good fences make good neighbors, the best thing about privacy is that it works both ways. Enter Privacy Glass; balancing discretion, lighting, and style with a non-porous, easy clean surface. Privacy Glass is a catchall phrase that includes patterned, frosted, laminated, switchable, and printed glass. Patterned GlassAlso known as Textured Glass and […]

The Secret to Enjoying a Good Wine 1) Open the bottle and allow it to breathe. 2) If it does not look like it’s breathing, give it mouth-to-mouth. The only thing better than a bottle of wine is your very own cellar full of it. Many oenophiles (wine lovers) dream of building a beautiful wine […]

It’s not a surprise that we’ve seen an uptick in home offices. There can be many perks working from home, like saving vehicle expenses, fuel, and time. There can also be drawbacks. It takes a LOT of discipline to cut through the distractions. People often have dreams of working outdoors on their laptop until they […]

Selecting the right glass company for your home improvement project is an important buying decision and requires careful consideration. Whether for showers, windows, doors, or railings, there are many decisions and factors at play: style, resale appeal, energy performance, heating/cooling savings, rebates, warranties, and budgeting. Research now will pay you back in savings of time […]