Window Glass Replacement in Jacksonville, FL
Baum Glass & Mirror replaces broken, cracked and fogged window glass for homes and businesses across Jacksonville, St. Augustine and South Georgia. In most cases the frame stays and only the glass is replaced, which costs a fraction of a full window swap. Emergency response available. Licensed and insured, 10+ years.
- Broken and cracked glass replacement
- Foggy insulated unit (failed seal) replacement
- Tempered and laminated safety glass
- Low-E and energy-efficient options
- Emergency board-up to secure an opening
- Residential, commercial and storefront
Glass replacement vs. full window replacement
If the frame is straight and the hardware works, you usually don't need a new window — you need new glass. Replacing the insulated unit inside an existing frame restores the seal and the insulation value at a fraction of the cost of tearing out the whole assembly.
We'll tell you honestly which one your window needs. If the frame is rotted, racked or beyond service, replacing the glass alone is throwing money at it, and we'll say so.
Foggy windows
Condensation trapped between two panes means the insulated unit's seal has failed. The haze won't wipe off from either side and it won't dry out. Beyond looking bad, the window has lost most of its thermal performance, which shows up on a Florida summer power bill.
We measure the unit, order the replacement to match, and swap it into the existing frame.
Broken glass and emergencies
Storm damage, impact, vandalism, or a failed pane in a storefront — call (904) 314-0238. We can board up and secure the opening while the replacement glass is fabricated so the building isn't left open.
All replacements meet Florida and Georgia safety-glass requirements for the opening they go in.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you replace just the glass instead of the whole window?
- Often yes. If the frame is sound and only the glass or the insulated unit has failed, replacing the glass is far cheaper than replacing the window. Fogging between the panes means the seal on the insulated unit failed — that's a glass replacement, not a frame problem.
- Why is my window foggy or cloudy between the panes?
- The seal on the insulated glass unit has failed and moisture is getting between the panes. It won't clear up on its own, and the window has lost most of its insulating value. The unit is replaced; the frame usually stays.
- Do you handle broken window emergencies?
- Yes. Call (904) 314-0238 for broken residential or commercial glass and we'll respond as quickly as we can, including board-up to secure the opening until the replacement glass is ready.
- What kind of glass do you use for coastal Florida homes?
- Options include insulated units, tempered and laminated safety glass, and low-E coatings that cut heat gain. What's required depends on the opening — height above the floor, proximity to doors, and local code all factor in. We spec it during the site visit.
- Do you work on commercial storefronts too?
- Yes. We replace storefront glass, entry door glass and large-format commercial units, and we can board up and secure an opening the same visit if needed.