by Drew Harris | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Window Maintenance Tips for Every Season No matter the time of year, Portland, Oregon’s weather tests every window and door. Between rain, humidity, and shifting temperatures, window glass and frames experience constant stress. At Tualatin Valley Glass, we’ve spent...
by Drew Harris | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this guide, we’ll cover how the Pacific Northwest climate impacts window performance, the importance of energy efficiency, and the best types of windows for PNW conditions. You’ll also learn how to care for window components, frames, and materials as well as how to...
by Drew Harris | Apr 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
When winter arrives in the Portland metro area, keeping your home warm and cozy becomes a top priority. However, poorly weatherproofed windows can make staying comfortable a challenge, allowing drafts to seep in and driving up your heating bills. Tualatin Valley Glass...
by Drew Harris | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Summary: We’ve outlined the top five causes of residential window glass damage: aging window materials, indoor and outdoor accidents, extreme weather, faulty installations, and thermal stress. This post emphasizes the importance of maintaining window frames and seals...
by Drew Harris | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
A window balance is a small part of most home windows that many people don’t really think about until an issue pops up. When they stop working, moving your window at all becomes much more difficult. To fix these problems, you need to know what kind of balance...
by devadmin | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
The windows on our homes are the only way we can see what’s happening in the world around us without having to open our doors and step outside. As such, it makes sense that we want to look out of pristine windows with no smudges or smears. However, it can be...
by Drew Harris | Nov 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
When you are designing your home, you quickly find out that every piece you choose will add to the entire layout. Your home is almost like a puzzle, but you’re making the pieces and the picture as you go, shifting each aspect to create something you love. While the...
by Drew Harris | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
There have likely been a couple of times throughout your life when you ran into issues keeping your windows upright. You might opt to use a random object to prop your window open instead of addressing the source of the problem. If windows refuse to stay upright, the...
by Drew Harris | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is nothing better than unwrapping a gift to reveal something that is wholly unique and seemingly hand-picked just for you. With the holidays coming up, you likely want to provide someone else with the same experience that says, “I bought this just for...
by devadmin | Sep 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although it gives you more freedom and independence, owning a home is no easy feat and comes with many unforeseen challenges. One of these challenges can lie within our windows. Windows are incredible tools we use to connect to the world outside while remaining in the...
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