At Glass Savers, we recently wrapped up a residential project in Austin that highlights exactly why glass resurfacing is the smart choice for homeowners dealing with post-construction damage.

This particular home featured nine oversized, floor-to-ceiling insulated tempered glass units — beautiful architectural elements that had unfortunately been scratched during post-construction window cleaning. Some debris had gotten caught in the cleaning tools, and a few areas had razor blade marks that left visible damage across multiple panels.

The home overlooked the rolling hills of the Austin Hill Country — a view that’s especially breathtaking at sunset, when the landscape is bathed in warm light, but nearly impossible to fully appreciate through scratched glass.

The homeowners quickly realized how wasteful and costly it would be to throw out perfectly good glass. Environmentally conscious and value-driven, they immediately ruled out replacement and began exploring alternatives — which is where we came in.

We performed a full resurfacing on all nine panels, restoring clarity and removing the scratches entirely. There were no major surprises or unique obstacles here — just a clean, efficient restoration using the same process we’ve honed over the past 15 years across hundreds of similar projects.

Result:
The glass looked brand new. The homeowners were not only blown away by the results, but also thrilled with how much money they saved — all while avoiding the waste and disruption of a full replacement.

Why Resurface Instead of Replace?
✔️ Cost savings: Replacement of oversized IG units can easily run tens of thousands.
✔️ Eco-friendly: No waste, no landfill.
✔️ Minimal disruption: No removal, no framing changes, no waiting on custom glass.
✔️ Results: Like-new clarity at a fraction of the price.