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Install Reliable Shower Glass by Ordering Aluplex

January 27, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

Has your shower been aging a little less than gracefully? Perhaps you’re dealing with the shower that was there when you moved in. Old showers often fall victim to minerals from hard water. These minerals can coat the surfaces of tiles, making them feel grimy, or glass, making it look foggy or streaked. They can also fall victim to disrepair due to previous shower owners not upkeeping them well enough. No matter what’s befallen your shower, Aluplex is here to help with reliable shower glass.

High Quality

One of the leading reasons why people find themselves in the market for new shower glass is from their shower doors breaking. If someone opens the door too hard and it hits a wall, for instance, it is likely to shatter. This is something you’re far less likely to encounter with Aluplex glass. Aluplex creates high quality glass with more notable strength than its counterparts.

When you install Aluplex shower glass, you can expect it to last for years to come. You don’t need to worry about small mishaps being the end of your shower door. We deliver hardy, resilient products that make for the ideal shower enclosure.

Unframed Specialty

Aluplex specializes in unframed shower enclosures. Because we offer such reliable shower glass, you don’t need the metal frame to provide sturdiness and protection during use. These unframed shower enclosures look sleek and contemporary, giving you a 5 star bathroom in no time.

Aside from the beauty, one of the perks to frameless shower enclosures is the resale value. People love unframed shower glass. Because it looks so elegant and modern, it’s sought-after. That means if you expect to sell your house next year or in fifteen, you can expect a higher pricetag on your home.

Local to Toronto

For many, it’s important to order things locally to show support to local businesses. For those of you who feel this way, you’ll be glad to know that Aluplex is local to Toronto. If you live in the GTA, you can feel good about supporting a business that’s been homegrown right here in Toronto.

Plus, because our services are local to Toronto, you know that your products are more likely to make it safely through the shipping process. And, if you need customer service, you won’t have to speak to someone in a different time zone. You’ll be able to contact us directly and we’ll help you with your dilemma promptly.

Reputable

As if that wasn’t good enough, Aluplex is a reputable company. We’re the leading glass manufacturer in the area and you can feel confident in ordering Aluplex by checking out our reviews. We have a reliable report with our customers because we take the time and put in the effort to deliver quality products and service.

If you want to order reliable shower glass for your home, give us a call and we’ll help you to begin the process. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Benefits of Including Skylights in Offices

January 27, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

There are a lot of design features that are simply there for the appearance. Many people would assume skylight windows fall into this category, but it’s not so. Skylight windows actually have a lot of benefits that make them worth installing. It’s especially worth it if you’re considering installing skylights in offices. Here’s why they’re a good addition to any office building.

Skylights in Offices Save Money

The most obvious benefit to having skylights is that they can save you money on electricity. Because the sun is usually out during business hours, most offices can cut down their electricity use from electric lighting by over 75%. This is especially true if you have large windows on the walls as well. In combination, your office will be completely lit up throughout working hours.

Quality of Life

Skylights do more than just produce light. They also improve quality of life. Not only can it improve moods to have something nice to look at, it also exposes employees to the sun. As we know, the sun is a rich source of vitamin D. Did you know vitamin D deficiency is one of the leading causes of depression in the US and Canada? People staying indoors most of the time leads to lower vitamin D which causes depression and pain among other things.

Therefore, putting skylights into your office building and allowing the sun to shine into your employee’s workspace is sure to improve their moods and make them feel better about their environment.

Employee Productivity

An office with skylight windows is bound to have increased employee productivity. This is for a number of reasons. For one, the aforementioned lighting boost allows less strain on the eyes and an easier time getting things done. The quality of life improvement is also likely to improve productivity. Happier people have an easier time getting to work.

Not only does they improve overall productivity, skylights will also improve work quality. That better mood is sure to make employee work more inspired. People do tend to put more effort into their work when they feel it’s meaningful. That’s hard to do if you’re in a depressing work environment.

Office Resale Boost

Last, but not least, having skylights in your office provides a significant resale boost. Because of the mentioned perks of having skylights, offices with skylights are coveted pieces of real estate. If you plan on moving your business to a different location or selling sometime in the distant future, know that skylights will help.

People walk into an office with skylights and immediately get a positive feeling about the place. With so many dark, dismal office spaces, the feeling of walking into a bright, sunshine-filled space is a memorable one.

If you have any questions about skylights, how they’re installed, or how to get one, give us a call at Aluplex. We look forward to hearing from you.

Replace Old Commercial Glass Doors with Aluplex

January 5, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

Your commercial business’ appearance is an important factor in its success. Therefore, it’s important that you replace old features when they start to wear out. Aluplex is here today to let you in on why you should replace old commercial glass doors.

Appearance Matters

The first reason why replacing old glass doors is important is because it gives you an opportunity to improve your storefront’s appearance. When you use the same glass doors for many years, they begin to wear out and get dirty. Cleaning can help for a while, but when your glass doors have scratches, scuffs, or sticky residue on them, cleaning no longer helps. By that point, your glass doors will look pretty ratty no matter how much soap and water you use.

It’s not just the glass on commercial glass doors that begins to look worn out after years of use. The handle will also display your doors’ age. Paint or coatings on the outside of push or pull doors will begin to wear off. When a door’s handle starts to get that big silver patch where the metal shows through from many years of use, you know it’s time for a replacement. After all, the appearance of a business’ storefront or interior is an important indicator, to customers, of what quality the business is.

Upgrading your commercial glass doors

When your commercial glass doors have worn out enough to require replacement, it actually gives you an opportunity. You can use this as a chance to upgrade your doors. Choosing doors that look nicer may give your business an edge over others. Choosing higher quality doors than what was installed originally can also mean your new doors last longer than their predecessors.

Rebranding and Advertising

Another perk of getting new commercial glass doors is being able to rebrand. While you might not be interested in changing your business name, you could update your logo! Making your logo simple, recognizable, and a clean design will ensure people remember your business. New doors means the opportunity to put that logo right on the glass where every guest will see it – not to mention people just passing by.

If you’re going to get customized commercial glass doors, you can also use this as a chance to put your hours on your door. Glass front doors are where everyone expects your business hours to be. If you want to make finding your hours easy for visitors, put them up where everyone can see them.

Security Bonuses

If all of the appearance points don’t matter to you, you’ll definitely want to consider the security implications of replacing old doors. For one thing, glass doors are vulnerable as it is. Glass doors are one of the primary targets for burglars. If your glass doors are visibly worn out, they’re even more likely to become targets, as old doors are weaker. Replacing your doors and investing in a strength-enforcing window film will make a huge difference in your security.

If you have questions about how Aluplex can help you with commercial door replacements, give us a call. Our professionals look forward to helping you improve your business, one door at a time.

How Fiberglass Doors Can Fit Any Home

January 5, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

Is your old front door doing little to add to your home’s curb appeal? When it comes time to get something better, consider a fiberglass door from Aluplex. Fiberglass doors are the peak of home aesthetic. But, how do you know if fiberglass is right for you?

Fiberglass Doors

What are fiberglass doors, exactly? They’re doors made of a frame, polycarbonate insulation filling, and a fiberglass skin. The fiberglass skin is the outer layer of the door – the part that you can see. You might be wondering if fiberglass is actually made of glass. In fact, it is! However, it doesn’t look like glass. Fiberglass doors are created by melting down small glass particles into something solid and, typically, opaque. Therefore, these doors can be made to look like all kinds of materials – like wood.

Fiberglass doors take an appearance that looks great and that everyone loves and makes it more durable. Wooden doors are prone to damage. They can chip, dent, split, or even get water damage and mold. Steel doors are the other standard for front doors. The problem is, those can rust, dent, scratch, and generally aren’t very welcoming. Fiberglass takes the best qualities of both – appearance and strength – and polishes out the things that make the others weak or unappealing.

Flexible Design

A fiberglass door is great for any home because they’re made with such a flexible design. You can buy a fiberglass door in virtually any color you want. If you want your door to look like natural wood? You’ve got it! Want it to look painted instead? We can do that too. And, in case you prefer your door not to look like wood, we also have sleek designs as well. No matter what kind of design your home calls for, Aluplex can offer you a fiberglass door that fits perfectly.

Quality

No matter the color or texture, fiberglass doors always look quality. That’s because they’re made to be quality. The designs we make our doors in add a touch of class to your house that a boring, metal door could never achieve. This is great for curb appeal. If you plan to sell the house after remodeling or upgrading certain features, you can bet a fiberglass door from Aluplex will help. Our doors catch the eye right away and make a gorgeous centerpiece to the front of your home. Even if you don’t plan to sell, you can keep the curb appeal all to yourself.

Sidelights

You know those windows people often have beside their doors that make their entryway feel nicer? Those are called sidelights and we have plenty of fiberglass door options available that include them. Sidelights open up an entry area by providing more visibility and letting in light from outside. You can also use them to see who’s knocking. If you like the accessibility and beauty of sidelights, order your new fiberglass door with one, or even two of them.

If you have questions about our fiberglass doors or other products, call us at Aluplex today. Our excellent staff can help clear up any confusion or concerns you may have and assist with your order.

Addressing Frequent Concerns About Skylights: Part 2

November 26, 2019 By Ezra Vogel

Aluplex, as a glass specialist company, has decided to take on some of the most frequent concerns about skylights. In our first article, we covered temperature changes and safety. Today, we have a couple more concerns that need to be addressed.

Will skylights ever leak?

Good quality skylights do not leak unless they’ve sustained some kind of damage. If you’re having skylights installed by a reputable company, it will take pretty significant impact – like from a tree branch falling – to damage your skylight. If your skylight is leaking, it needs to be serviced.

Aluplex offers skylight maintenance and repairs in the GTA. If you find your skylight leaking at all, give us a call and we’ll come out and see if we can find the source of the problem. From there, we’ll fix your skylight, because having a leaky, damaged skylight is both inconvenient and a safety risk.

What happens if leaves or other debris land on my skylight?

Because skylights face upward on a house, they will be rained on and have leaves fall on them. That’s just in the nature of being on the roof. Leaves may end up being washed away by further raining, but some may seem to stick. It’s unavoidable that your skylight will get some natural debris on it.

However, your skylight doesn’t have to stay dirty forever. If you or someone else in your family gets up on the roof each winter or fall to put up holiday lights or clean out gutters, this is a great time to wipe down skylights. Like any other window, skylights benefit from being cleaned once in a while. Plus, if you’re doing this cleaning near the end of fall or in the beginning of winter, all of the leaves should be finished falling. You’ll be free to wipe up any dirt or debris and your skylight should stay fairly clean until the following fall. You can even hire a professional to do this for you if you’re not comfortable or able to get up on the roof.

Do skylights have a problem with becoming moldy?

Skylights come in all shapes, sizes, and qualities. Some skylights, especially clusters of domes or pyramids, have framework between each dome. These types of skylights do have the potential to gather debris and, consequently, grow some mold. That’s why they need to be cleaned somewhat annually. Fortunately, these skylights are typically only used on large, commercial buildings.

For single-window skylights that are usually used on houses, you’re unlikely to have a problem with mold in the short-term. Potential debris will usually get washed away before it has a chance to cause any problems. Over the course of many years, however, you may see your skylight getting dingy from pollen, algae, etc. There’s no real way to prevent that from happening if you’re leaving your skylight to its own devices for a number of years. Therefore, we recommend having your skylights cleaned at least every five years. If you’re able to get on the roof, you can complete this task yourself. If you’re not comfortable or able to get on the roof, there are professionals who can clean your skylights for you. As mentioned above, an annual wipe-down of your skylights is even better and will keep them looking great no matter how long you have them.

If our articles on frequent concerns about skylights didn’t answer your question, give us a call.

Addressing Frequent Concerns About Skylights: Part 1

November 26, 2019 By Ezra Vogel

While most people are in agreement that skylights look great, there are still some frequent concerns about them. Aluplex is a specialist glass company and we’re here today to address some of these concerns. Any uncertainties you have about skylights should be cleared up once you’ve read through these articles. Without further ado, here are some frequent concerns about skylights.

Will having a skylight raise or lower the temperature of my home?

Having a skylight does come with the potential for affecting the temperature of your home. However, this is something that comes with any new window. The addition of a regular window also carries that risk just because it lets in more sunlight and isn’t as insulated as a wall.

The good news is, you can combat changes in temperature in a number of ways.

Getting skylights that are thermally broken will help insulate them. “Thermally broken” means that none of the parts making up your skylight are both outside and inside. Having connecting parts between the exterior and interior pieces keeps a single piece’s temperature from directly affecting your interior. Thus, it takes longer for heat or cold to get in.
Installing insulating blinds or shades with your skylight will allow you to have a little more control over the affect it has on temperature.
You can insulate even better, without blocking out sun, by using insulating window films such as Window Armour. This is a clear coating that goes over windows and strengthens and insulates them. This company is also based out of Toronto.

Are skylights dangerous or at high risk of breaking?

Like any glass, skylights are not impervious to damage. Fortunately, ordering skylights from a reputable company usually means your skylights are high quality. Getting laminated glass skylights makes them pose no more risk than any other window.

To be extra cautious, you can choose not to install skylights underneath trees. Ensuring large branches won’t be able to fall against your skylight will make breaking the glass far less likely, regardless of how strong it is. In the case that your skylight does have something fall on it, have it checked by a professional. Aluplex has skylight servicing and we’ll be glad to come and look over your skylight for you. Checking for any damage after any kind of impact, even when not visibly broken, is important. That way, invisible damage won’t build up, leading to a bigger break.

Aluplex also offers emergency skylight maintenance because we know skylight safety is so important. Even in the middle of a storm, we’re prepared to help. Keeping your home impervious to rain and keeping your skylight in one piece is our priority.

Check out our next article, part 2, to see some more concerns we’ve addressed. Give us a call if you have questions about Alplex products specifically and we’ll be more than happy to help.