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Mr-Glass Home Additions & ADU: The Anaheim Owner’s Guide

We stock and install Mr-Glass-compatible glass systems for home additions and ADU projects in Anaheim, with typical installed pricing from $45,000 to $130,000 for full additions and $90,000 to $220,000 for detached ADUs. Most Mr-Glass specification reviews and material orders ship within 48 hours once we have your model documentation. Anaheim homeowners usually discover an issue when the glass specification doesn’t match the structural opening, or when thermal performance falls short of Title 24 requirements after a room addition or garage conversion is framed.

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Which Mr-Glass Models This Applies To

Mr-Glass produces architectural glass systems across several series lines, and matching the right specification to your addition or ADU matters more than the brand sticker. The residential lines most common in Anaheim’s Platinum Triangle conversions and Anaheim Hills additions include the MG-2000 fixed architectural series, the MG-3000 operable window wall system, and the MG-5000 multi-slide door series. Each uses a distinct frame depth and glazing pocket dimension, the measurement that determines whether your double-pane low-E unit will seat properly.

To identify your specification, check the etched code in the glass corner, usually visible when you open the sash or panel. The first four characters denote the series; the next six indicate the manufacturing date and thermal package. For Anaheim’s climate zone, you’ll want a SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) at or below 0.25 and a U-factor of 0.30 or lower to meet current Title 24 standards without over-sizing your HVAC.

OEM Mr-Glass units carry the full factory warranty and guaranteed compatibility, but we also source from Cardinal and Guardian aftermarket programs when the lead time on OEM exceeds your framing schedule. The aftermarket equivalent uses the same spacer system and argon fill, but the warranty runs through Rowan, not Mr-Glass. In most Anaheim ADU projects we’ve priced, the aftermarket route saves 12 to 18 percent on the glass package without changing the thermal spec.

Signs Your Mr-Glass Home Additions & ADU Is Failing

• Condensation between panes that won’t wipe away. This means the edge seal has failed and the desiccant inside the spacer is saturated. In Anaheim’s dry summers this can take years to notice, but once visible the insulating gas is gone and the thermal performance has dropped to roughly that of single-pane glass.
• Frame corner gaps or sealant separation at the perimeter. The structural silicone or backer rod has reached end of life, or the frame expanded beyond its design tolerance during a heat cycle. Water intrusion follows quickly, and in a wood-framed addition that means substrate damage before you see interior staining.
• Operation difficulty on sliding or folding panels. The roller carriage or track alignment has shifted, often because the header above settled after the original installation. Mr-Glass multi-slide systems are particularly sensitive to level; a quarter-inch out of plumb binds the hardware.
• Visible haze or etching on the glass surface. Hard water mineral deposits from sprinkler overspray are the usual cause in Anaheim, where groundwater runs high in calcium. Left untreated, the surface etches permanently and replacement is the only fix.
• Interior temperature stratification near the glass wall. The low-E coating has degraded or was never specified to the correct climate zone. In Anaheim’s inland heat, a mis-specified coating can make a south-facing addition unusable from June through September.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

The range depends on three factors: whether we’re matching existing frames or replacing the full rough opening, whether the original installation included proper sill pan and head flashing (many Anaheim additions from the 2000s did not), and whether your project triggers current energy code requirements that the original specification never met. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, we put the full number in writing before any work starts, including the glass package line-item. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers installation and sealing; OEM glass carries the manufacturer’s warranty against seal failure, typically 20 years.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely check the etched specification code, measure rough opening dimensions, and photograph any condensation or sealant gaps for documentation. What you should not attempt: removing a fixed architectural unit or multi-slide panel yourself. These systems weigh 80 to 150 pounds per panel, require suction equipment for safe handling, and sit in frames that are structural to the wall assembly. Improper removal risks glass breakage, frame distortion, and water intrusion damage that compounds the original problem.

We carry Mr-Glass specification catalogs and common gasket profiles on our Anaheim trucks, and we can verify compatibility on site before ordering. If your addition or ADU is mid-construction and the glass package is holding up your close-in inspection, call (562) 245-4592. We’ll review your architectural drawings against the specification, confirm lead time, and schedule installation to keep your framing crew moving.

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