Evanston Glass & Mirror Ltd

Evanston Glass & Mirror Ltd Licensed and Insured Glass Specialists in Evanston, IL

Our services include:

Acrylic & Polycarbonate

Cabinet Door Glass

Glass Tabletops & Shelves

Mirror Sales & Installation

Storm Windows

Tempered & Laminated Glass

Thermopane Replacements

Window & Screen Repair

04/27/2021

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.

04/22/2021

Have you ever wondered how frosted glass is created? Well, in order to get that particular look, glass manufacturers treat the glass with hydrofluoric acid. This process is known as acid-etching.

04/20/2021

‘Obsidian’ is one of the most common examples of naturally occurring glass. It is formed in volcanoes. ‘Impactite Glass’ is another naturally occurring glass type formed during the impact of meteorites on Earth.

04/15/2021

Glass has some unique properties that make it a perfect choice for vessels and equipment used in laboratories and hospitals. It is chemical-resistant, meaning it doesn’t react with chemicals easily. It is corrosion-resistant as well.

04/13/2021

An interesting glass fact: The cracks of glass move at an incredible speed of about 3000 miles/hour. To put this into perspective, the speed of sound in dry air is about 767 miles/hour.

04/08/2021

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.

04/06/2021

Did you know the word ‘Glass’ came from the Latin word ‘Glesum’, meaning a transparent yet lustrous object? It is believed that the word glass might have evolved from Germany as this was the place where Romans first manufactured glass.

04/01/2021

Do you know that glass is entirely composed of natural and abundant raw materials, including sand, limestone, and soda ash? They are liquefied at extremely high temperatures to create glass.

03/30/2021

As of now, China is the biggest producer and exporter of glass and glassware in the world. In 2019, it exported glass and glassware worth about $16.9 billion. It is followed by Germany and the USA.

03/25/2021

Silicate glasses are the oldest types of manufactured glass. They are also by far the most commonly used by humans, accounting for more than 90% of all manufactured glass.

03/23/2021

Have you ever noticed thin beautiful glass rod structures on beaches? Known as "fulgurites", these beautiful creations are actually a result of lightning strikes. Mother nature is truly the original glass maker.

03/18/2021

Have you heard about the largest museum of glass art? Well, the Corning Museum of Glass, established in 1951, is known for its huge collection of over 50,000 glass objects, some of which are over 3500 years old.

Address

2903 Central Street
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18473282200

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