Need a new sliding glass door? Aluplex is here to help. There are a lot of reasons why one might be in the market for sliding glass doors. No matter what brings you here, if you need glass doors, we can help. Here’s how we can serve you.

Outdated Doors

One thing that might have brought you here is the need for some more up-to-date, sliding glass doors. If yours have years of built up grime, are no longer insulating your home, or aren’t working right, it’s time for replacements.

Broken Doors

Another reason you’re here might be that your sliding glass door has broken. This is unfortunately not uncommon and happens all the time. Sliding glass doors can shatter if they’re slammed open or closed with a lot of force, are hit with a hard, heavy object, like a rock, etc. If yours have broken, you’re surely in somewhat of a fix. After all, your sliding glass door is what’s keeping out the rain, wind, and seasonal temperatures most of the time.

Fortunately, you can get a new glass door from your Toronto glass specialists at Aluplex.

New Projects

Not everyone in the market for sliding glass doors is looking to replace existing ones. If you’re building a new deck or balcony, you’ll need a door for it. If your back door is solid and feels like it closes your home off from the backyard, a sliding glass door would improve that.

No matter what your renovation project is, we can help you when it comes to glass doors. You can get the size you need, the style you need, and the quality you need, all from Aluplex.

Aluplex Quality

Many glass manufacturers sell low quality glass products. While their windows and doors may be cheaper up front, they frequently cost customers more in the long run. That’s because there’s more to a quality window or door than just what it looks like.

Glass doors and windows are made with two panes of glass. Between them, there’s a gap. That gap is filled with a safe, nontoxic gas that’s denser than air. Because this gas is denser than air, it acts as a completely transparent insulator, making it more difficult for temperatures to leak in or out of a house through the window.

Cheaply-made windows or glass doors will not insulate as well. They’ll be faster to lose their insulating gas due to poorly fitted frames and leakage. That means unreliable windows will cost you more in heat and air prices, while your heat and cooling systems struggle to keep up. 

This problem is especially large with sliding glass doors. Because of their size, they have more surface area for temperature leakage. Also, because the door is opened and closed frequently, there’s more opportunity for cheap sliding glass doors to lose their seal, allowing their insulating gases to dissipate.

Instead of risking money on cheap sliding glass doors, come check out our products at Aluplex. Give us a call if you have questions or would like to order yourself a new sliding glass door. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you want to grow yourself a beautiful, lush garden that survives even into the colder months, you might be considering a greenhouse. Greenhouses are fantastic for a lot of reasons. For one thing, it makes your gardening hobby last for more of the year. The other thing is that it allows people to keep a more affordable method of getting veggies than buying them from the store. The question is, how does one get started on building a greenhouse in their backyard? Aluplex is here today to give some insight into the process and let you in on the best Toronto source for greenhouse glass!

Determine Your Style

The first step to making your greenhouse dreams come true is figuring out what kind of style you want your greenhouse in. When you think of a greenhouse, your first thought might be a building made entirely of glass. This is an incredibly limited view of what greenhouses can truly become. Here are some cool styles you might want to consider:

• Standard greenhouse style is still an option. If you really like the sleek look of a completely glass greenhouse with a metal frame, don’t let us get in the way of your dreams!
• A somewhat cozy rendition of the standard building shape and style is also an option. Consider the typical greenhouse shape and imagine it with a nice, wooden frame. This option allows for potential window seats, plant shelving between parts of the frame, and even more.
• You can get even more unusual with the fantasy cottage style. This greenhouse would also use a wooden frame, but would implement round windows and a potentially unusual building shape. So long as the building is mostly glass and has a good seal between glass and framework, it will be just as effective.

Consult with Experts

In order to have your custom greenhouse dreams fully realized, you’ll need to consult with a design expert. Your design expert can work with you, getting to know your preferences and desires with regard to your greenhouse blueprint.

Once you have a blueprint of the greenhouse you want built, you’ll then need to find some local, Toronto contractors who can build you your greenhouse.

Lasting Glass

The most important step in having your greenhouse built is choosing a reputable company to source your high quality greenhouse glass from. Not every glass company is made the same. When it comes to Toronto and the surrounding area, Aluplex is your best friend!

Aluplex glass is known for its superior quality. When you order high quality greenhouse glass from us, what you’ll get will always be better than alternatives. 

There’s actually a lot that goes into glass quality. Cheaper glass will have microscopic air bubbles in it. This does two things: 1) it makes the glass have les clarity, leaving it looking somewhat foggy. 2) it makes it weaker. Each tiny air bubble is one more weak point that lowers the overall durability of the glass. Aluplex glass promises durable, lasting, high quality glass that you’ll be able to rely on for decades.

Give us a call when you’re ready to make your order. We look forward to hearing from you and look to provide you with glass in whatever cut and size you need.

If you’re looking to replace old windows or outfit a new building, you’re surely looking for windows that are storm resistant. You’ve come to the right place! Aluplex offers high quality, durable windows to the entire GTA. Let’s take a deeper look at what we offer.

Lasting Windows

While plenty of companies offer windows that resist heavy rain, snow, and storming now, how long will that last? It can be hard to tell how durable a window is when you buy it. After all, if it looks well put-together, there’s not an easy way to test its strength without risk of breaking it.

When you buy windows from Aluplex, you know you’re buying windows you can trust to stand the test of time. Aluplex windows are made to resist storms just as efficiently ten years from now as they can today.

While glass is an important factor in window production, the frame is actually equally as important. If a window’s frame is weak or made of low quality materials, the glass being in one piece won’t matter. Rain will leak in around the glass, water can rot a wooden frame, and there will be no temperature insulation to speak of. Aluplex windows don’t just have good glass, they have high quality frames as well.

Single Hung Windows

Some of the best windows for storm resistance are single hung windows. Single hung windows are those with two main sections, the bottom of which slides upward to open. The reason why these are so good for storm resistance is because:

• They’re held shut by gravity. Casement windows, which swing outward, are easier for wind to push open or slam closed. Single hung windows do not have this problem. They remain fixed in their track even when the wind is at its strongest.
• They sit tightly in a track. Because single hung windows slide up and down on a track, they’re less likely to leak water or air. When closed, all but the top of the adjustable part of the window are snug in a track. The top side is pressed tightly against the static part of the window and a rubber seal prevents leaking.
• They’re usually on the small side. The smaller a pane of glass, the less likely it is to break from impact. That makes these compact windows pretty sturdy.

Other Windows

While single hung are our favorites for storm resistance, we also have other windows to choose from. We offer casement windows, bay windows, awning windows, and bow windows. These are built with the same quality as our single hung windows. Even if their design is less resistant to storms, their build is of equally good quality.

Give us a call if you’re in the market for some durable, storm resistant windows. We can certainly help you!