A common feature in older bathrooms or renovated rooms is a knee wall. A knee wall is a low wall in the middle of the room that may be a barrier between bathroom features, a border of a large tub, or simply a remnant of an older room design. These walls may seem inefficient and annoying at first glance. If they aren’t made into a functional part of the room, they can interrupt the flow...
Benefits of Converting a Bath to a Shower
If you’re renovating your bathroom, something you probably want to update is your old bathtub. There are tons of ugly kit shower-bath combinations out there, many of them damaged or harboring hidden mold. The question is what should you replace it with? A new kit shower-bath will have the same problems in a few years, and there aren’t many other options that fit that space. Trying to find a shower kit to fit the pre-existing...
How to Work Knee Walls into Your Shower
Frameless glass showers are a very stylish look in any bathroom. However, they have one aspect that some people may not like: you can see through them. If you want to preserve a sense of modesty and frosted or decorative glass just won’t do it, you do still have options. One way to compromise and have the look of a frameless glass shower while still having opaque surfaces is to incorporate knee walls into the...
Frameless vs. Framed Showers
Frameless vs. Framed Showers When renovating your bathroom, it can seem like there are just too many options. There are plenty of things to make a decision about, including what to do about hygiene. If you’ve already gotten as far as deciding that you want a shower in your bathroom, then you’re probably facing a new decision: what kind of shower should you get? The main two varieties of shower can be summarized as framed...
Remembering a great man and a great leader
Doug Nelson 8/12/44 – 5/8/19 Former CEO and co-owner of Brin Glass Company “None of this would run or even be here without the terrific team of people we have.” - Doug Nelson We are sad to report the passing of someone very special to all of us who taught us not only lessons of leadership but of life, Doug Nelson. Douglas Marshall Nelson, was the co-owner and former CEO of Brin Glass, the...
Andersen Named 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence
Andersen Corporation, including its subsidiaries, has been named a 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner. The Sustained Excellence Award is the highest honor given by ENERGY STAR for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Andersen will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2019. “As one of the largest window and...
Limited Time Savings on Fullview Retractable Screen Storm Doors
Ask us about the limited time special offer! Saving are available on both the 8 Series and 6 Series Andersen® Screen Storm Doors. This offer is for a limited time on orders placed between April 16th and May 14th, 2019. Call us today for details! 320-259-1679.
Heartland Glass is a proud sponsor of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Gala!
2019 Magic Moments Gala is back to Celebrate 50 years of Big Magic! March 29, 2019 at the St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center. The reception and silent auction begins at 5:00 PM. At 7:00 PM the program and dinner will commence.
Save now on a NEW LuminAire® Single Retractable Screen Door
Retractable Screen Door Spring Promotion March 28-May 9, 2019 Fresh air at your fingertips! Add ventilation without changing the look of an entryway, The Andersen® LuminAire® Retractable Screen Door disappears when not in use and easily engages to allow fresh air in. Save 7% on orders placed March 28th through May 9th, 2019. A promo code is needed when placing the order. Call Heartland Glass (320) 259-1679 now for details!
Insect Screen Change for 100 Series Casement/Awning Windows
Andersen is pleased to announce an improved insect screen design for 100 Series casement and awning products. Inspired by the 400 Series insect screen design, we will be incorporating a roll-formed aluminum screen frame that provides for tighter screen cloth appearance. Replacement components The new casement insect screen leverages the same screen cloth and is similar in appearance to the current insect screen. New casement and awning insect screens can be identified by close examination...