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Custom Glass and Fabrication

Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, July 2025

When it comes to transforming your home or business, custom glass is a sleek, sophisticated way to add elegance, function and style. Whether you’re redesigning a dining room, upgrading your bathroom or simply looking to refresh an outdated space, working with a trusted glass expert who offers top-tier craftsmanship and a wide variety of products can make all the difference.

From classic to contemporary, custom glass tabletops are one of the most popular and versatile solutions. Options include oval and square shapes, glass with rounded corners, and even heavy glass tops up to 3/4″ thick. Choose from clear float glass in varying thicknesses (1/4″, 3/16″, 3/8″, 1/2″, and 3/4″), or opt for low iron glass—often referred to as “crystal clear”—for a flawless, high-end finish. Add a personal touch with pattern tabletops or a tinted finish in gray or bronze. Need extra durability? Tempered glass and laminated options provide added strength and safety.

Custom glass isn’t limited to furniture. Shower doors, shelving and screening in aluminum or fiberglass can be tailored to fit any space, offering a clean, modern look with functional benefits. Specialty materials such as plastic and Lexan are also available, ideal for custom projects that require flexibility and impact resistance.

For windows showing signs of aging, such as fogging, trapped moisture, or cracks, insulated glass replacement is a must. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are available in a range of thicknesses from 3/8″ to 1”, and Low-E coatings can boost your home’s energy efficiency by reducing heat transfer and UV exposure.

Precision glass fabrication services ensure that each piece fits perfectly and functions beautifully. Whether you need holes, cutouts, finger pulls, plate grooves or custom diameters, an experienced glass specialist can bring your vision to life. Clipped and radius corners offer additional customization for a polished, professional finish.

No matter the size or complexity of your project, working with a skilled glass professional ensures you get both high-quality materials and expert advice. From one-of-a-kind statement pieces to practical everyday upgrades, custom glass and fabrication services can elevate your space with timeless beauty and lasting durability.


About The Author

Glass and Mirrors
David Gura & Lew Gura
Bryn Mawr Glass
610-853-2990

Glass and mirror experts David Gura and his brother Lew Gura are the local deans of specialty glass and mirror. And it’s no wonder! Bryn Mawr Glass (now located in Havertown) has been suburban Philadelphia’s leading specialty glass and mirror shop for every type of residential and commercial project since it was established in 1947. With expert knowledge of their craft, Dave and Lew get every job done right the first time, whether it’s redoing a shower enclosure or any service for glass windows, doors, table tops and mirrors. Dave and Lew Gura treat everyone with respect, a business practice that created and maintains the great reputation Bryn Mawr Glass has earned over more than 70 years of operation. Their expert staff truly loves their work and appreciates your business.

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