Glass Nomenclature: A Common Language for Describing Glass
“Quarter-inch laminated” can mean more than one thing. The National Glass Association’s nomenclature paper offers a clear, universal way to write out a glass makeup. Here’s how it works.
Housing Affordability and the DFW Glass Market: Where the Work Is Now
Fewer North Texans are buying and selling homes, but many are upgrading the ones they have. Here’s what the latest housing affordability data means for DFW glass installers, and where to focus.
Glass Handling Safety: A Refresher for DFW Installers
Most glass injuries start before the lift. Here’s a practical refresher on inspecting glass, choosing PPE, estimating weight and carrying lites safely, adapted from NGA training guidance for installers in the field.
Dallas Flat Glass Named to Glass Magazine’s 2026 Top Glass Fabricators List
For the first time, Dallas Flat Glass is on Glass Magazine’s annual list of North America’s leading glass fabricators. Here’s what the 2026 report says about shower enclosures, tariffs, retrofit work and where the market is headed.
2021 Holiday Schedule
Please make note of our UPDATED 2021 Calendar as of March 1, 2021: HOLIDAY SCHEDULE OF WHEN DFGD WILL BE CLOSED: Good Friday — Friday, April 2nd Memorial Day — Monday, May 31 July 4th / Independence Day (Observed) — Monday, July 5 Labor Day — Monday, September 6 Thanksgiving — Thursday and Friday, November 25 […]
The Perfect Imperfections of Glass
If you’ve been a Glass and Glazing Contractor for long, you know that the characteristics, allowances, and limitations of Flat Glass isn’t always clear and straightforward, especially when it comes to tints, patterns, and edge color. In our last post, we learned about the intentional variances of our Flemish Glass, and today we want to […]
The Perfect Imperfections of Glass
Here at Dallas Flat Glass Distributors, we are constantly evaluating our processes and systems, upgrading equipment, improving programs, and working hard to be your one-stop-shop for all your flat glass needs. In doing so, we also work hard at being industry experts by adding accurate and relevant information to our knowledge base – and yours […]
DFGD Holiday Schedule – Days Business Will Be Closed
As Easter approaches, we wanted to make sure you were aware of our Holiday Schedule. We will be closed for the following holidays recognized by Dallas Flat Glass Distributors: Good Friday: Friday, April 19, 2019. Memorial Day: Monday, May 27, 2019. Independence Day: Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5th, 2019. Labor Day: Monday, September […]
2019 Glass Trends
It’s no surprise as we reach the next decade, that more modern design elements are desired by both residential and commercial clients. The large windows and minimal framing have been popular for the last few years are evolving with contrasting framing and tinted glass. Dark glass for residential applications is steadily gaining traction, as well […]
Year End Gratitude
Looking back at this past year, we have continued to experience growth in both our company and our relationships with our customers. We are proud to say that this past year we fulfilled over 206,000 of your orders which narrows down to almost 100 per working hour! As we look toward the future of Dallas […]