PGW has promised to provide 260 jobs once the Elkin plant is fully operational in 2014, and at an average wage 17% higher than the current Surry County average.  The glass producer also agreed to invest $85 million in machinery, equipment and personal property at the new NC plant.   All of this comes with heavy local incentives for the glass manufacturing company, including a $1-per -year lease on the the county owned building.

Brett Willis covered Governor Bev Perdue’s visit to the new facility for the Mt Airy News and describes PGW’s reasons for chosing this region for it’s new operations:

In her announcement, (NC Gov.) Perdue said that PGW was initially attracted to Surry County because of its existing high-skilled workforce, quality of life and well-maintained infrastructure.

Pittsburgh Glass Works Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James D. Wiggins said that his company chose Elkin as the location of its new branch after considering 88 properties in four states.

PPG  (later PGW), has been known as provider of top quality glass products since it’s founding in the late 19th century – and has producing automobile glass since the beginning of automobiles.  As a PGW Prostar glass installer, Deals Glass Services couldn’t be more proud to see this longstanding maker of premium glass products expand their workforce in the lovely state of North Carolina!

For over 50 years Deals has been dedicated to providing excellent service to the Piedmont area, and we anticipate that our new website will further advance our goal.  With the hopes of making windshield replacement and auto glass repair more easily accessible, we have straightforward contact buttons on each page as well as phone contact information for those who want to speak with a knowledgeable professional immediately.

At Deals’ new site, you can also access information that explains the value of OEM glass and trained, certified auto glass technicians, and why a PGW ProStars shop is best for you and your automobile.  We hope this information can enlighten people to the distinct differences between glass made by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and installed by a certified technician and having aftermarket auto glass installed by an un-certified mobile-only service.

Home owners can also find out more about our residential window repair service and how Deals can remove fog that has developed inside the insulated glass unit.  With the technology of our dual valve moisture prevention system, you’ll be seeing clearly through your affected windows for years to come – guaranteed!

You may need some info about windshield repair and auto glass replacement or you want to find out if you can save with residential window repair.  Come visit the new DealsGlassService.com, find out how we can help you, and get a free quote in minutes!

The real difference is that the NGA holds their Certified and Master technicians to a certain standard not required by many of the more lax business owners.  There are many factors that go into the safe completion of windshield replacement, and every step along the way must be done perfectly to avoid potential safety issues.  When their glass technician has been taught by qualified professionals, practiced in the field and then tested on their knowledge, consumers can rest assured that they will have a job well done.

Deals Glass Services is proud to employ many Certified and Master Technicians, several of whom have been with us over a decade!

Deals Glass Services’ Certified Technicians: Mike G., Cale M., Drake A., Kenneth O.

Deals Glass Services’ Certified Master Technicians: Timothy B., Freddie F., Todd L., Brien N., Mark S., Jason B.

With all of these highly qualified glass installers, Charlotte area customers can be confident that the person fixing their windshield has been held to the “Gold Standard”.  Unfortunately, there are dishonest people in every walk of life, and auto glass is no different.  If you have doubts about whether or not a technician or their management  is NGA certified, you can use the NGA’s certified tech finder to figure out if you are dealing with a honest glass shop.

We hate to hear horror stories of customers who received substandard service on their home or auto glass, whether it be from a big chain or a fly-by-night mobile service.  Part of what many companies miss out on, is having hands on ownership with real commitment to the customer and to safety in their practices and product.

When that owner makes employee satisfaction a priority as well, it not only improves morale in the workplace, it creates a real pride in the company’s workmanship.   When employees enjoy their job and take pride in what they do, the benefits are passed on to the customer in every aspect of their experience with that company.   Happy staff teams make for even happier customers and better all around service experience.

All these points aside, the real difference between Deals and some of those other companies, is that we really enjoy doing a service for our community, and we are committed to doing it right!

With mobile repair available and insurance footing most of the bills, we hope to see more Charlotte area drivers coming in for replacement immediately.   Since the windshield is essential to the structural integrity of the vehicle, driving around with a severely damaged auto glass is equivalent to ignoring frame damage.

Not only does the windshield hold up the roof of the car, preventing collapse, it is also integral to the Safety Restraint System.  In the event of a collision, the airbag deflects off the windshield in order to hold it’s proper position in front of the driver or front passenger.  When the windshield is weakened by a crack, the glass can fold like a hinge upon impact, displacing the airbags and further weakening the surface that supports the roof and provides a barrier that keeps people inside the vehicle.

Once drivers resolve to get immediate attention for their damaged windshield, their safety is still determined by the quality of the replacement products and the procedure of the glass technicians.   When a shop is using inferior products, it can compromise the safety of the work they are doing.  Aftermarket (non-OEM) windshields don’t always have the proper fit or proportion and cheap urethane doesn’t dry properly – when these factors are paired with improper training in procedure it can spell disaster for the car owner.

We want anyone who has a severe crack in their windshield to remember that the windshield is essentially a safety component.  So please, get your OEM replacement at a qualified shop as soon as the damage pops up – before your windshield pops out!

The possibility to save business owners from this plight is what makes Deal Glass Services so thrilled to be providing commercial glass repair to Charlotte and Lancaster area proprietors.   Commercial window and storefront repair can save these businesses from all the issues that make replacement such a painful procedure – including the cost.  After considering the options when faced with fogged commercial glass, repair makes the replacement process seem archaic.

Thermopane repair can be performed in half the time and completely from the inside -  no scaffolding, no crane, no eyesore.  The procedure is largely the same as that used for residential window repair.   The technician drills two small holes in the window and introduces a cleaning agent that eliminates the moisture and any detritus that has made it’s way into the area between the layers of glass.  Once this product is vacuumed out, the technician installs two small valves: a sieve valve and a traditional one way valve.  Not only does this fix the problem, it prevents the issue from recurring and saves a large, expensive piece of glass from a landfill.

With this option now available to Charlotte area property owners, we hope this can help some of those businesses who are struggling to survive, by cutting the cost of dealing with fogged commercial storefronts.  If you are interested in this service, you can contact us in Charlotte/Kannapolis, NC at (704).933.9341 or in Lancaster, SC (803).286.7611 to find out more about how commercial window repair can help your business save without cutting corners.

We like to think that the good reputation we have developed is, in part, due to our dedication to top quality products and service.  We want our customers to know, when they choose Deals, that they can be confident they will get the best possible result.   We don’t mean just the top of the line products or the proficient technicians, but the friendly attitude of a team that enjoys working together to serve the community we love.

A service technician that takes a bad disposition on the job can ruin the day of a customer and ruin the reputation of a business.  We understand that a big part of the customer experience is their interaction with the person providing the service.   Customers can trust that Deals technicians will be knowledgeable and courteous, no technician will be sent on any job without six months on the job experience and NGA certification.

This commitment has earned us a 5-star rating from one of the nations top insurance establishments, as well as preferred provider status for most insurance companies.  None of the advancements we have made as a company would be possible without our dedicated staff and loyal customers.  So next time you need a glass repair or replacement remember that Deals Glass Services would be pleased to make sure you have all the answers you need and the best service in town!

Deals Glass Services can now provide residential window repair as well as replacement of just the glass window pane.  Contact us as soon as you notice the ruptured seal and the telltale “perma-fog”, and we can actually remove the air and moisture from between the two glass panels and give you a good as new appearance.   When you repair  or replace the foggy glass rather than replacing the entire window unit, you save yourself time, money and the hassle of having a hole in your home.

Deals has a new commercial explaining the benefits of repairing or replacing just the fogged glass window pane.

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You can contact us online or by phone to set up an appointment for Deals to come to your home and clear up your foggy windows.

Since the foggy window repair process is a fairly new idea, many people facing thermopane seal failure don’t even consider this solution.  At a price of about $90 it is the most cost effective, can be completed in about an hour and since we aren’t disposing of the old glass, it’s also the most environmentally friendly method.   But if you wait too long  after the seal fails, the moisture will permanently stain the inside of the glass giving it an opaque or mottled look – then the foggy appearance cannot be repaired.

Even if the glass has been permanently fogged you can replace the glass in the window at a cost of about $150 – $170.  It it cheaper and easier than full window replacement – but we still have to create waste, making it not nearly as green as repair.  If you have a qualified glass technician come look at the damage as soon as you notice the fog, this can be avoided.

For most people with vinyl windows there is no need to replace the entire window, which not only costs about $300 but also can be quite hassle to the homeowner.  As long as your windows were installed after 1975 and you don’t have any serious problems with them then the expense of this project can be prohibitive.

Check out our site for more info about repair or replacement of fogged resiential window glass in the Charlotte, NC area or to get an online quote.