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Window Styles Worth Your Consideration

May 31, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

If you’re planning on renovating, updating, expanding, or building your home, you should know there are a lot of options for windows. You might not have considered how many choices there are, since people often focus on the floor plan and not on the actual elements of their design. So, take some time to consider these different window styles and all of the benefits they come with.

Arched

Arched windows don’t always come with the ability to open, but they do add a huge aesthetic boost to any room they’re in. The curved tops of these windows add a sense of elegance that you just can’t get with the rectangular ones. Placing these in a central room, like the living room, provides a touch of class and dimension.

Awning

Awning windows are a very practical choice. They open in an arch outward, hinged at the top. This is a great choice for rainy areas as you can open the window for fresh air without worrying about rain getting blown in. They also have a very sleek appearance, since they’re all one pane. This makes them a visual match for contemporary and minimalist homes.

Bay

Bay windows are an absolute classic. There’s a lot to be said about the perks of bay windows. Let’s start with the ability to include window seats. Having a bay window with a seat positioned in the living room provides a great place to sit and read in the morning. When not sitting in a bay window with window seats, you can use the area to place decorative pillows or other such fillers.

Bay windows also add a lot of depth to a room. They take some of the boxy shape out of your room and allow you to see more of the outdoors than flat window styles do.

Casement

Casement windows are a fantastic choice for contemporary and minimalist homes as well. That’s because they’re usually one or two panels. This provides a completely unobstructed view of the outdoors.

These windows’ trademark is that they swing outward. Casement windows with two panels usually open up outward, swinging away from each other. Single-panel casement windows can swing outward or upward. Take your pick!

Garden

Garden windows are a fantastic invention made for those of us who love plants. If you love plants and like to keep a few indoors, this is the perfect window for you. These 3 dimensional windows are like bay windows in that they have multiple panes in different angles. However, bay windows usually have one pane parallel to the house and two at a diagonal angle. Garden windows typically have one parallel and two perpendicular – that’s 90 degrees difference. This makes a nice little box for storing plants in. Because it juts out from the house, it will give your plants more sunlight than they can get from a flat window. Plus, your plants then become part of your curb appeal.

Buy Aluplex

If you’re looking for windows in Toronto, Aluplex is your #1 window source. We offer a selection of high quality, customizable glass that you can implement in any window. Give us a call if you’re in the market for new windows. We look forward to hearing from you.

Glass and Window Replacements in Toronto

May 31, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

If you’re planning to remodel your home or update an individual room, you may find yourself in need of glass. Outdated windows often get replaced during remodels and sometimes, window shape and size changes are part of the update. Or, you might just have some broken glass on-hand. No matter what you need your glass or window replacements for, Aluplex has your back. Aluplex is the leading glass manufacturer in Toronto and we’re happy to help you with your glass and window replacements.

Broken Windows

Ending up with broken windows is easier than people think. All it takes is the neighbor’s baseball taking a wrong turn or a ladder tipping over while working. Impact can quickly turn into an open hole in the side of your home. If it’s the rainy season, this is especially unfortunate. You might be able to rig the window with sheet plastic and duct tape for now, but it won’t last. You’ll need a replacement as soon as possible.

That’s where Aluplex comes in. Our glass company is the best glass manufacturer in Toronto. Our glass is superior in quality, strength, and price. That’s why relying on us for window replacements is an easy choice. Get that hole in your wall patched up in no time with a new, high quality window.

Renovation Supplies

If you’re having your home renovated, you may be having new windows put in. If you’re the contracting company doing the renovation, you may be looking for a great window source. Lucky for you, Aluplex is right in the neighborhood for all Toronto renovations.

When you order from Aluplex, you can order individual windows or even buy in bulk. No matter how you need to do your shopping, you can trust us to supply you. That makes us a great choice for small renovations or even large construction projects.

Other Glass

Windows aren’t the only thing that require sheets of glass. You can also order glass for stand-up showers from us. If you’re doing bathroom renovations, we can be a great source for shower glass. We can also help you out if you’re in need of replacement glass. Glass showers, like windows, can break easier than many people realize. If your glass shower enclosure has broken, get it fixed ASAP with quality glass from Aluplex.

Sheet glass is also an important element for many types of glass railings. If you’re planning to install or replace glass railings, you can get what you need from us. Glass railings look fantastic when enclosing balconies, patios, and surround pools. They’re great for safety without hindering visibility. However, when installing glass railings, making sure they’re built to last and won’t break at the slightest provocation is really important. Aluplex glass is the perfect solution.

No matter what glass you’re in the market for, you can find it with Aluplex. Give us a call if you need glass and window replacements.

Office Skylights and Where to Put Them

May 1, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

Want your office to stand out against the rest? Looking to make your office look high class? Office skylights are exactly what you need. The line between a hole-in-the-wall office and a noteworthy one can be something as simple as appearance. One of the easiest ways to make your office look expensive and high class without spending a fortune is by adding office skylights. Here’s how you can use and place skylights to your advantage.

The Perks of Skylights

Skylights have a lot of benefits that helps them pay for themselves. For one thing, they raise the property value of whatever building you put them in. They look prestigious without an outrageous pricetag. This makes your building’s resale value much better than a building without.

Secondly, you can save money on lights when you have skylights installed. If your skylights are placed in a central location and provide enough sunlight to your office, you may not even need electric lights on during office hours. That can save you a lot of money and is also better for the environment.

Where to Put Them

The thing about skylights is that you need to put them in the right place. If you choose a bad place for your skylights, they might just prove to be a waste of money. Here are some great places to consider instead.

Over the Work Space

The best place you can put your skylights is over the main office work space. This provides employees light to work by and allows you to minimize electricity use during work hours. Plus, the aesthetic appeal of skylights overhead is sure to provide a morale boost for employees. Being cooped up in an office the entire morning can be a real downer. Letting in the sun and giving employees a view of the sky can help counteract that.

Above the Lobby

If you have a large lobby where clients, customers, or patients spend much of their visit, this is a great place for a skylight. Making your lobby feel bright and open is a great way to make your visitors want to come back. Having a classy waiting room or other type of lobby will leave a lasting impression on those who stop by. When your office is the first one they think of in the future, they’re sure to return.

However, if you’re considering installing skylights above your lobby, you should first decide if this is the best place for them. If you only have enough in the budget for one set of skylights, prioritizing the main work space is more likely to pay off. If you’re looking to install in two places, the main work space and the lobby make a great pair.

If you’re building or renovating an office in Toronto, Aluplex is your #1 source for glass. Give us a call if you have any questions about our products and we’ll be more than happy to answer them. We can also help you with your order of any of our glass products, including skylights.

The Perks of Floor to Ceiling Windows

May 1, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

There’s a huge variety in windows that one can choose from for their home. However, there’s one type of window that we at Aluplex want to talk about today: Floor to ceiling windows. These magnificent windows have a lot going for them and we want to share that with you. Here are some perks of floor to ceiling windows that we think you should consider before your next window purchase.

Great Curb Appeal

For those of us who want to own the house that the whole street envies, floor to ceiling windows are perfect. For those construction workers or home designers who want beautiful, upper-class results, floor to ceiling windows are the solution.

When you look at a home with floor to ceiling windows from the street, these sleek strips of glass provide a lot of character. Their length and parallel placement can also be used to cause any number of geometric patterns.

Don’t forget, you can also take advantage of them for display purposes. Because you can see all the way to the floor from the outside, there are a lot of opportunities for showing off. From the inside, you can display plants, sculptures, pottery, or any number of things. If your home is on a raised foundation, plant some greens underneath them on the outside. Some small shrubs can make it seem like your floor to ceiling windows go all the way to the ground.

Fantastic Lighting

Floor to ceiling windows aren’t just good for appearance; they’re also fantastically functional. If you enjoy natural lighting, you’ll love the way these tall panes light up your interior. With so much room for the sun to come in, you can significantly cut down on the amount of electric light you use in a day.

In rooms like the bedroom, you may not need electric lights at all as long as the sun is out. From the moment you wake up to the moment the sun sets, you’ll have great visibility for navigating the bedroom.

Classy Decorating Opportunities

Because floor to ceiling windows are so elegant, they come with a lot of classy decorating opportunities as well. If you install narrow windows, you can outfit them each with their own long, flowing curtains. These look great from both the inside and the outside. Try using dark, rich colors or a brilliant white.

If you go for wide, square windows that take up a large part of the wall, try layering curtains. There are special curtain rods made for layering that have two bars. This allows you to put sheer curtains toward the window and a thick, light-blocking curtain toward the room. This allows you to open only the first curtain, letting in light while still maintaining privacy. They also look beautiful together, contrasting each other.

Floor to Ceiling Windows from Aluplex

If you’re sold on these beautiful windows, Aluplex is exactly where you need to be. We sell the best quality glass in Toronto and can outfit your home with top of the line glass in no time. Give us a call if you want to make an order or have questions about our products and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Skylight Leaks and What to Do About Them

April 2, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

If you have a skylight that’s begun to leak, you have quite the problem on your hands. Even a skylight that drips can be a nightmare. Whether your skylight is in a home or business, this dripping can lead to a lot of damage. That’s why you need to fix skylight leaks fast. Aluplex is the leading skylight manufacturer and repair service in Toronto. If you have a skylight leak, you can rely on us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Avoid Shop Damage

If you own a store and you’ve got a skylight that’s started to leak, there’s a lot for you to lose. Water leaking in from above can have be detrimental for a store. If merchandise gets wet, it can mold or warp irreparably, costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars.

If your skylight is leaking, it needs to be repaired. Aluplex has 24/7 emergency repair services because we know that skylight repairs need to happen as soon as possible. Even a few hours can cause a lot of damage. Let us keep you in business by getting your store skylight repaired fast.

Avoid Home Damage

A skylight leaking in your home can be even worse than a commercial leak. For one thing, you’re more likely to have carpet. Wet carpet is bad news, especially if the water dripping onto it is bringing bacteria with it from the outdoors. If there’s mold in the crevices of your skylight, water leaking through it can bring in mold and allow it to soak into your carpet and grow. Replacing carpet can be incredibly expensive.

Furniture is a whole other problem. If your skylight begins leaking in the evening, have us come out right away. If you wait until the next morning, the leak could get worse while you sleep. Moldy water soaking into your couch cushions or pooling on your hardwood floors can lead to expensive repairs. While a shop may be covered by insurance, it’s unlikely that the average homeowner has insurance on their furniture. Buying a new couch due to water damage or mold is no one’s idea of a good time.

Damage Control

If your skylight starts to leak, you’ll need to act promptly, but it doesn’t have to be a disaster. If you take the right steps, things will turn out just fine. Here’s what you need to do to ensure your home or business stays safe in the case of a skylight leak.

As soon as you notice the leak, you should make sure the floor is cleared beneath it. If it’s over a flat surface, like a table, that’s fine too.
Find a bucket to place beneath the leak. If you don’t have a bucket on-hand, you can also use a mixing bowl, regular bowl, or even a cup. Just remember, the smaller the vessel, the more frequently you’ll need to check if it needs to be emptied.
Call us at Aluplex right away. Our all-day emergency repair team will come as soon as possible and get your skylight leaks taken care of. Our services are available even during storms, so don’t hesitate to call.

The Best Places for Pyramid Skylights

April 2, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

If you know the incredible benefits of having a skylight, you might be trying to determine the best places to put them. Aluplex is the leading skylight manufacturer in Toronto and we have some advice for you. Want to buy and install pyramid skylights? Here are the best places you can put them.

At Home

Closed Porch

If you’re looking to put pyramid skylights in your home, one of the best places, hands down, is the closed porch. An enclosed porch is a magnet for windows. Most of them usually have large windows along the walls. However, even better is implementing skylights in addition. What better way to improve your sunroom than allowing it to take in sun during all hours of the day.

If you use your sunroom as a greenhouse, this is especially good for plants. A skylight allows more of your plants to get the light they need during more hours of the day. Well-sunned plants are happy plants.

Master Bedroom

Another great place to install pyramid skylights is in the master bedroom. A small collection of pyramid skylights in the middle of the master bedroom ceiling is divine. Light coming in from above will cast beautiful sunshine on your bed in the morning. What better way to wake than to the morning sun?

Master Bathroom

Waking to the sun not for you? Pyramid skylights in the master bathroom are the next best thing. Taking a bath is a fantastic way to relax, but bathing in the dark can be drab. Most bathrooms either don’t have windows, or implement blinds for privacy. Unless you have a secluded estate where no one can see in your bathroom windows, we assume you do too. That can make bathing kind of a dark affair.

That’s where skylights come in. Having skylights in the bathroom can make bathtime both relaxing and uplifting. Get your daily dose of vitamin D while enjoying a dip in the tub – and don’t worry about your neighbors catching a glimpse.

At Work

The Lobby

Pyramid skylights are great for in lobbies. Whether you own a hotel or a restaurant, the entryway is one place you don’t want to be dark. When people step inside, you want them to be able to see the interior clearly. Plus, you want the building to feel spacious.

Skylights create a more spacious feeling in any building and give some much-needed light in commercial buildings. Plus, they help you save money on electricity because the sun works for free.

The Dining Room

Hotel, cafeteria, or dining hall at a retirement home, if you have a dining room, it can benefit from skylights. Because dining rooms are wide open spaces and can only have windows on the outer walls, oftentimes the middle of the room feels dark or drab. That can be caused by lack of lighting or from dim, yellow lights. Bring your dining room to life with some pyramid skylights. They’ll let in plenty of sunlight and make dining a much more enjoyable experience.

If you’re interested in pyramid skylights, give us a call at Aluplex. We look forward to serving anyone in the GTA and we’re sure you’ll love the results.