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Usually not. Fog means the sealed unit has failed and moisture is inside the glass sandwich; the frame, sash and hardware are often perfectly fine. We measure the unit, order the replacement glass and swap it into your existing frame, which typically costs a fraction of a full window. If the frame itself is rotten or the sash is failing, we will tell you it is not worth the glass.

We board or film the opening the same day so the building is secure and dry, and take the measurements while we are there. Tempered and custom sizes take a few days to come in; standard clear glass is often next day. Keep the broken glass in place until we arrive if it is holding — pulling it out yourself usually turns one repair into two.

Because it is made once, for your opening. Tiled walls are rarely plumb or square, so the glass is templated after the tile is finished, cut and tempered to those dimensions, and cannot be adjusted afterwards. Thicker frameless glass, notching for hardware, and low-iron or coated glass all move the price. A semi-frameless enclosure gets you most of the look for meaningfully less.

In and beside doors, in shower and tub enclosures, in guards and railings, and in glazing close to the floor or a walking surface — the exact cases are set out in the Building Code. Tempered glass cannot be cut or drilled after it is made, which is why the measurements have to be right before it is ordered.

Often, yes. Obscure patterns, wired glass in older buildings, tinted and low-E coatings and heritage sizes are all still available in some form, though a few patterns are discontinued and need a close substitute. Send a photo of the pane and any stamp in the corner, and we will tell you what can be matched.