“Winners and losers aren’t born, they are the products of how they think.”  – Lou Holtz

 This was a fun little scratched curtainwall resurfacing project.  We were contacted about some scratched glass in South Bend, Indiana.  The problem happened post-construction cleanup.  We suggested this would be a good project for us to come out as a glass restoration consultant and the contractor provide the labor.  Additionally, this was a union project.  We would train and make sure the scratched glass was being restored to new, as expected.  The view was rather noteworthy so quality was of utmost importance.  The contractor liked the idea of sending a consultant and equipment since it would also save a considerable amount over bringing a crew.

How many elephants worth of deeply scratched tempered glass was saved?

 According to our calculations, one square foot of scratched tempered glass, 3/4 inch thick, weighs approximately  9.8 pounds.  We saved roughly 8500 sq. ft. of glass on this scratched curtainwall resurfacing project in South Bend, IN.  That equates to 83,300 pounds of glass saved, or 42 tons (or approximately 10 Asian elephants!)  of flat tempered glass that didn’t find it’s way to a landfill and didn’t require all the energy required to recycle it.

Scratched Glass Curtainwall Resurfacing –  Problems and Solutions

Scratched curtainwall resurfacing has its fair share of hurdles. The granite bars in front of the glass were anchored into the concrete and couldn’t be removed. Glass scratches above and below the bar took some time to remove since it was difficult to position the sander. Needless to say, because of lots of experience, it wasn’t too difficult to get the guys up to speed restoring and polishing the scratched glass. Because there were so many things going on during the day, we ended up finishing the second half of this glass restoration at night. The lighting is better and there weren’t any disturbances. While this scratched curtainwall resurfacing project proved quite challenging,  it helped us to refine both our scratched glass restoring skills but also our training skills with brand new guys. Mission accomplished. This project reinforced the importance of adaptability and precision in glass restoration. The techniques we honed here will be invaluable for future jobs, including scratched windshield refinishing, where visibility and clarity are just as critical. Every challenge presents an opportunity to improve, and this experience has only strengthened our expertise in resurfacing and restoration. As we move forward, the lessons learned from the scratched curtainwall resurfacing project will undoubtedly benefit our upcoming ventures, such as fleetwood sliding door repair. Each unique project enables us to innovate our techniques and discover new solutions to common obstacles. With a growing portfolio of successful restorations, we are excited to tackle future challenges with even greater confidence and skill.

 Moving forward, we are now better equipped to tackle even more challenging glass restoration projects, including repairing deep glass vandalism scratches. Our team has gained valuable experience and refined our techniques, making us more prepared to handle a wider range of glass repair needs. We are proud of the progress we have made and are eager to continue refining our skills to provide the best possible service to our clients.

We’re not the cheapest, but we are the fastest and the best!

Do You Need Tempered Curtainwall Resurfacing At Your Construction Project?

Call Unscratch the Surface. 805-295-9020