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!

There are a million ways to use display cases and a million places they can be. There are museums and galleries. There are commercial displays. People often have display cases in their homes for photos, trophies, and antiques. Universities frequently display awards in display cases. No matter what you need a display case for, the most important part is getting display case glass that will last for years to come. Here’s why you should order glass from Aluplex when you’re ready to put together your own display case.

Crystal Clear

When it comes to display cases, the most important thing is that you can see all of its contents with ease. If you can’t, it’s not doing a very good job at displaying things, now is it? With that in mind, we’re happy to inform you that Aluplex has the clearest glass on the market. When you order from us, you can expect the delivered product to be as clear as glass can get.

When you have a display case made from Aluplex glass, you’ll be able to look at the contents of the display case without feeling like there’s a barrier. Some display cases made with low-quality glass  can have a slightly foggy or imperfect appearance. There can sometimes be microscopic air bubbles in the glass that give it a less clear appearance. You don’t have to worry about fogginess or imperfections when you order Aluplex.

Strong Glass

The next most important thing that Aluplex has to offer is strong glass. Because our glass is strong, it’s made to last. We don’t just mean lasting over years of dormant use – most glass can do that. We mean that many collisions and other such accidents that would have other glass shatter to pieces won’t damage our glass. It’s stronger and more durable than other brands. 

That doesn’t just account for resistance to shattering. Aluplex glass will also resist scratches, nicks, dents, and chips better than other brands. That means many years of use without the display losing its quality clarity.

Dimensions

Aside from quality in glass, creating a display case means getting the dimensions you need. Other manufacturers may have strict limitations on the size of glass panes they offer. When you order from Aluplex, you can order any dimension you need. There’s no reason to limit the size of glass cuts we offer when we have the means necessary to give clients what they need.

With the ability to order glass with custom dimensions, you can make a display case as big or as small as you like. Build yourself a large, 10-foot trophy case for your university’s sports successes. Or, build yourself a foot long case for displaying an heirloom knife that’s been passed down through the family. No matter what you need to display, you can do it right with Aluplex glass.

Give us a call if you need help setting up your order or have questions about our glass and glass products. We look forward to hearing from you.