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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.

Outfit Your Enclosed Porch with Aluplex Glass

February 29, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

If you’re planning to renovate your home and part of your plan is to build an enclosed porch, you’re going to need a reliable source for glass. After all, half the purpose of an enclosed porch is to let in sun without letting in bugs or other undesirable parts of the outdoors. Aluplex is the best source for long-lasting glass in the Toronto area. Here’s how we can help you with your enclosed porch project.

Durability

The most important thing when ordering glass for windows or other household uses is durability. Even if other companies find something unique to offer, if their glass isn’t durable, it’s not worth the money. When you buy glass, you’re investing in longevity. Aluplex is known for longevity. Our glass is made to last. Install Aluplex glass in your enclosed porch and it’s sure to withstand storms and other common wear and tear as long as you’ll have it.

Clarity

Durability is important, but glass is all but pointless if you can’t see through it. Low quality glass can have flaws in it that look terrible. Foggy glass will make seeing out of your enclosed porch a huge pain and air bubbles will weaken the glass significantly. Don’t settle for low quality. Order Aluplex glass and have the best view you can get.

Shape and Size

If you’re going for a certain look for your sunroom, you’ll want some flexibility in shape and size. Because glass is Aluplex’s specialty, we have the equipment necessary to give you exactly the shape and size you want for your glass.

Being given that flexibility allows you to follow whatever vision you have for your porch. Want bay windows? Floor to ceiling? How about skylights? Do whatever your heart desires with Aluplex on your side.

Professional Installation

Aluplex doesn’t just make glass – we also install it! If you want your sunroom to be built to last, with quality work, Aluplex is the best choice for glass installment. When you make your order with Aluplex, we create exactly the glass you need, deliver it, and install it. Our professionals have been doing glass installation for years and know how to do it right.

With poor installation, glass is more likely to break, leak rain water, cause temperature irregularities, and let in bugs. Don’t risk poor installation by hiring inexperienced contractors. Even if less specialized workers charge less upfront, they’ll end up costing you in the long run.

If you want specialized glass, give us a call at Aluplex and we can discuss specifics. We’ll have your glass made ASAP and before you know it, you’ll have the beautiful sunroom you’ve always dreamed of.

The 3 Best Rooms for Installing a Skylight

February 29, 2020 By Ezra Vogel

Skylights are beautiful additions to any home, but deciding whether you want one installed can be a difficult decision. One thing that always makes the deciding process a little easier is hearing more about the possibilities. That’s why Aluplex is here to talk about the 3 best rooms for installing a skylight. Maybe with a little fodder for the imagination, you’ll settle on buying a skylight after all!

The Kitchen

The first room that is great for installing a skylight in is the kitchen. Because the kitchen is a workplace, having a skylight overhead is great for a number of reasons. The first perk is that you get extra light on your counters. Being able to see what you’re doing when cooking is incredibly convenient. Not to mention, sunlight is so much brighter and easier to see by than electric lighting. If you plan on installing a skylight in your kitchen, prepare for everything to become brighter and more alive.

The Hallway

One place that does well with skylights but often isn’t considered is the hallway. If you have a main hallway in your home, consider how much nicer it would be with sunlight streaming into it.

Hallways tend to be fairly dim because they aren’t typically exposed to windows. While they may have a light in them, the yellow of a lightbulb doesn’t do much to open the space up. Crystal clear sunlight streaming into your hallway from above will make the space feel bigger, nicer, and more open. Plus, putting a skylight over the hall is less likely to lead to sunlight getting in the way than if you put it in, say, the living room.

The living room tends to be the first place people think of when determining rooms to put skylights in. However, the living room is usually home to the TV or collects people who want to use their laptops on the couch. Screens and skylights are a bad combination unless you’re willing to invest in motorized skylight blinds.

The Bathroom

If you haven’t experienced a bathroom with a skylight in it, you’re missing out. Putting a skylight in the bathroom is an underrated design choice. Because bathrooms usually have either no windows or a window that stays covered most of the time, they don’t usually get the sunlight they deserve.

By installing a skylight in the bathroom, you allow your bathroom to be bright and illuminated all throughout the day. Imagine the serene experience of taking a bath in the early afternoon while the midday sun streams in from above. It’s truly worth considering.

Installing a Skylight

If you’re interested in installing a skylight in the Toronto area, Aluplex is the #1 company for the job. We’re the leading glass production company in the area and our specialty in skylights makes us the most qualified for your installation needs. Give us a call if you have any questions and we’ll be more than happy to help.

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.