For all your glass needs in Charlottesville, VA, count on Dodson Glass & Mirror, Inc. Choose from lots of high quality doors, windows, awnings, and canopies. We have glass with UV protection. We also provide several services, including door and window installation and repair.
Make us your first choice for glass installation and repair. Dodson Glass & Mirror, Inc. also specializes in windows, screens, awnings, and storefronts. We are licensed, bonded, certified, and insured, so you're assured that you and your property are protected. We offer exceptional and reliable service. Our clients love our attention to detail and strong focus on customer service. Trust us to install or repair glass for your home or office. You can rely on our prompt services whether you need help with repair or a residential or commercial project.
Get high quality insulated glass at Dodson Glass & Mirror, Inc. We are a registered dealer of Lexan and Plexiglas in Charlottesville, VA. We are known for our 100% commitment and dedication to customers. Take time to compare our prices of glass doors and other products with our competitors, and you will be pleased with the results. We also have doors, awnings, canopies, screens, and windows for commercial and industrial use. Choose from different materials for both doors and windows, such as metal, wood, fiberglass, and vinyl.
Glass has some unique properties that make it a perfect choice for vessels and equipment used in laboratories and hospitals. It is chemical-resist ant, meaning it doesn’t react with chemicals easily. It is corrosion-resis tant as well.
Did you know the first hollow glass containers were manufactured by craftsmen in Egypt in around 1500 BC? These containers were used to store oils and ointments.
Did you know the first prototypes of glass ornaments were made in Germany by Hans Greiner? Around 1850, silver nitrate was swirled onto the decoration that produced a mirrored finish. When they dried, the ornaments were then hand decorated.
The earliest known glass-making dates back to around 3,600 BCE. Mesopotamians are credited for the earliest known man-made glass that was used for both artistic and functional purposes.
Amber is among the most common colored glasses. It is created by adding together carbon, iron, and sulfur. Due to its relatively high carbon content, amber is considered a "reduced" glass.