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5 years ago

According to ancient Roman historian Pliny the Elder, the Phoenicians first "made" glass in 5000 BC. After landing their nitrum-laden ships in present-day Syria, they prepared their meals on the beach, and while cooking, they used the nitrum to prop up their pots. The fire's intense heat melted the nitrum, mixed with the sand, and created rivers of opaque "glass." 

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5 years ago

If disaster strikes your home or business, it's best to take immediate action to safeguard your property as well as your belongings. Engaging the services of a reputable board up company is a good first step. 

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5 years ago

One of the most frustrating aspects of older windows is that they are often difficult to open. However, newer windows are designed to open and close easily, which means no more hassle. 

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5 years ago

Glassmaking in the United States began with German and Polish immigrants that arrived with the Mary and Margaret supply ships that landed on Jamestown Island, Virginia. They used local sand from the James River, potash that was found in the forest, and oyster shells that were burnt and ground to make lime. 

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5 years ago

By isolating the problem with your broken widow, you can easily determine if it is the window pane, muntins that separate the panes, the sash frame that holds the panes, caulk, or the window seals. Locating the problem area will eliminate the need for replacement. 

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5 years ago

Despite hazardous conditions, did you know that severe weather is very attractive to thieves? This is especially true if evacuations have been ordered. To avoid being victimized, it is therefore best to have your home boarded up before you leave. 

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5 years ago

If you are preparing your home for foul weather, it is not a good idea to tape your windows. Tape does not strengthen the window and forces the glass to break into long shards rather than smaller, less dangerous pieces. Cover them with shutters or plywood. 

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5 years ago

Do you know that radiational cooling of the earth at night can also lead to formation of fog? At night, since the temperatures cool down, the air nearer to the earth condenses and cools down to form fog. 

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5 years ago

Glass-making in Venice was a very serious practice, as Venetian glassmakers were forbidden to leave the Venetian Republic in fear that they might share the highly prized Venetian Murano glassmaking techniques.