It's not easy finding someone to replace brand-name, dual-pane custom windows in San Diego. Fortunately… read moreIt's not easy finding someone to replace brand-name, dual-pane custom windows in San Diego. Fortunately there is a professional team at Glenview Glass & Screen (in El Cajon, CA) that can get it done right.
One of the small windows in our living room was broken, I believe by a bird. (They occasionally fly into our bigger windows, sometimes at their own peril. I was surprised to see this one broken with no bird body below it.) Anyway, I called around and after reaching a few other vendors, Denise at Glenview Glass said they could replace the window.
If you know about how dual-pane cartridges/modules need to be fabricated at the factory for a proper seal, you can guess you're not going to get next-day service. When in doubt, put up some plywood. Fortunately in our case, only the outer pane was broken.
Randy came out to measure, then later returned to install the replacement module which included the requisite tempered glass, due to the low height of the window. He did a great job, and gave me the pro-tip to NEVER buy gray duct tape as I saw how much adhesive residue was left on the window frame from my "bar" across the damaged window, providing anyone with a visual notice of the situation. (Black duct tape works better.)
Anyway, as a former SoCal investment property owner/manager, I started the habit of making a note of contractors I can count on in the future. Glenview Glass has taken that spot for glass installation & repair here in San Diego. read less