Boston Glass & Boarding Service Inc

Boston Glass & Boarding Service Inc Boston Glass & Boarding Service, in business for 40 years, is the Boston area's #1 source for all your glass needs. accommodates all of your glass requirements.

We are a commercial based company providing speedy service on boarding up and replacing store fronts. Our services include window repairs, tabletops, mirrors, and custom shower installation. Auto glass is one of our specialties and our friendly team members will assist with filing a claim and getting you back on the road as soon as possible. From storefronts and tabletops to windows and mirrors, B

oston Glass & Boarding Service Inc. Equally important, our installers are trained and certified, ensuring outstanding quality on every job.

Newton, Randolph, Lowell - every community in the greater Boston area has its own pace and character, and local service ...
07/31/2026

Newton, Randolph, Lowell - every community in the greater Boston area has its own pace and character, and local service businesses reflect that. Boston Glass and Boarding Service has built its presence across these neighborhoods by showing up consistently and doing the work right. Serving a wide area is not just about distance - it is about knowing each community well enough to be useful. 🌐 bostonglassinc.com

Glass partitions have become a go-to solution for modern office design because they create visual separation without sac...
07/30/2026

Glass partitions have become a go-to solution for modern office design because they create visual separation without sacrificing natural light flow. Frameless and semi-frameless systems allow open-plan spaces to be subdivided without making them feel enclosed. Acoustic laminated glass takes the concept further by adding sound attenuation to the visual privacy function.

How does a glass company decide whether to repair or replace a cracked window? Factors include the type of glass, the si...
07/30/2026

How does a glass company decide whether to repair or replace a cracked window? Factors include the type of glass, the size and pattern of the crack, the age of the unit, whether it is single or double pane, and the condition of the frame. Sometimes repair is not feasible - for example, once a sealed thermal unit is cracked, its insulating capability is compromised and replacement is usually the practical answer.

Fire-rated glass is a specialized product that must meet strict testing standards to earn its classification. It is not ...
07/28/2026

Fire-rated glass is a specialized product that must meet strict testing standards to earn its classification. It is not simply glass that can withstand heat - it must maintain integrity, block flames, and in some ratings, also limit radiant heat transfer for a specified time period. Applications include stairwell enclosures, corridor doors, and fire-rated wall assemblies in commercial buildings.

Everett, Charlestown, and Roxbury each have distinct architectural characters shaped by their histories and recent devel...
07/27/2026

Everett, Charlestown, and Roxbury each have distinct architectural characters shaped by their histories and recent development pressures. Older buildings in these neighborhoods often have wood frames and single-pane windows that require period-sensitive replacement approaches. Newer developments present completely different glazing requirements. Understanding that range is part of what local expertise looks like. 📍 1068 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

Glass tabletops are a practical and popular choice for dining tables, desks, and display cases. Tempered glass is the st...
07/24/2026

Glass tabletops are a practical and popular choice for dining tables, desks, and display cases. Tempered glass is the standard recommendation because of its break characteristics. Edge finishing - whether polished, beveled, or seamed - significantly affects both the appearance and the tactile experience of the piece. Custom sizing means nearly any shape or dimension can be produced. ☎️ (617) 298-5755

Myth: tinted window film and tinted glass are the same thing. Fact: they are very different products. Factory-tinted gla...
07/23/2026

Myth: tinted window film and tinted glass are the same thing. Fact: they are very different products. Factory-tinted glass has color added during the manufacturing process and cannot be removed. Window film is an aftermarket adhesive layer applied to the surface of existing glass. Performance characteristics, durability, and applicable scenarios differ significantly between the two.

Cambridge and Somerville sit just across the Charles River from Boston and have seen substantial growth in residential a...
07/22/2026

Cambridge and Somerville sit just across the Charles River from Boston and have seen substantial growth in residential and commercial construction over the past decade. New buildings bring new glazing needs - curtain walls, skylight systems, glass partitions - while older stock requires careful replacement and repair work. Both sides of that spectrum represent interesting work for a glass professional.

Ever wondered why some glass doors have a subtle pattern of small squares visible under certain light angles? That is th...
07/21/2026

Ever wondered why some glass doors have a subtle pattern of small squares visible under certain light angles? That is the grid left by the tempering roller hearth furnace. The glass is heated to over 600 degrees Celsius and then rapidly cooled with jets of air. The roller contact during this process creates faint optical distortions that are a normal characteristic of tempered glass.

Auto glass plays a structural role in modern vehicles. The windshield, in particular, contributes to the rigidity of the...
07/20/2026

Auto glass plays a structural role in modern vehicles. The windshield, in particular, contributes to the rigidity of the roof during a rollover event and supports airbag deployment by providing a surface for the bag to push against. This is why proper installation using the correct adhesive and curing time is considered critical to vehicle safety performance.

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1068 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA
02125

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+16172985755

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