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Affordable, Aluminum Single-Hung Windows

March 28, 2023 By Webmaster

If your windows are looking worse for wear, haven’t been replaced in over a decade, or you’re having temperature regulation issues in your home, it’s time to get some new windows. If you’re looking to replace single-hung windows, you’ve got some options. Traditional, vinyl windows are, of course, available. However, you could also opt for aluminum. What is it that makes aluminum, single-hung windows different?

What Are Single-Hung Windows?

Shopping for windows can throw a number of new terms at you that you didn’t previously know. After all, isn’t there a standard “window” that everyone gets? Unfortunately, this is not the case. The standard window varies from country to country and from city to city. So, if you have one style in mind, but don’t know the name of it, you’ll need to look up a list of window types.

Today, we’re talking about single-hung windows – aluminum single-hung windows to be specific. These are a very common style in the eastern US and Canada. Single-hung windows are the type of window that sit vertically and have one lower panel that slides upward. If these are the windows you’re after, you’re in the right place. Now to find out if you’re in need of aluminum or vinyl.

Higher Build Quality

Vinyl versus aluminum single-hung windows brings about the question: what’s the difference in build quality? Well, the answer is simple: vinyl is cheaper to produce, and aluminum is not. Therefore, vinyl is a fan favorite due to its affordability to manufacture as well as to buy, as a homeowner or builder. But, if quality is what you’re after, aluminum single-hung windows are the better option.

Aluminum is a hardy, but lightweight material. It’s less prone to cracking if your house shifts or if something hits the window. Instead, it will bend. This can be a good thing. For minor shifts in the house, a bit of flexibility can keep your window sealed.

Temperature Fluctuation

Extreme temperatures can be really bad for certain materials. Something like vinyl can wear down much faster over years of ups and downs in temperature. If you live somewhere especially snowy, those alternating hot summers and freezing winters can really do a number on them.

Metal is much better at handling temperature fluctuation. For someone living in Canada, that makes aluminum single-hung windows a better choice, overall.

Buy Aluminum Single-Hung Windows in Toronto

If you want hardy windows that will last the most extreme winters, aluminum single-hung windows are the ones for you. These windows are great for preventing leaks, as the upper panel rests overlapping the lower panel. Even a battery of heavy rain will run right off a single-hung window. Beat the weather with this great window choice.

Aluplex is happy to help with both production and installation. If you need aluminum single-hung windows installed in your home, you can call us to order and schedule an installation time. Whether you need one window or an entire house of them, we’re here to help.

Residential Skylight Installation in Toronto

March 28, 2023 By Webmaster

Thinking of improving the lighting and atmosphere in your home? A skylight is a great way to do so. A living room that isn’t getting the light it needs, an attic without much wall space, or a bathroom you want to maintain privacy in – all are great places and reasons to get yourself a skylight. However, there’s more to getting a skylight than just buying it; it has to be installed too. Aluplex is here to help. Commercial and residential skylight installation is kind of our thing.

Benefits of Installing a Skylight

There are many benefits to residential skylight installation. The most obvious one is the improved lighting, but there’s more than that. The benefits largely depend upon the room.

Bathrooms

Bathroom skylights are great for adding lighting to your bathroom. However, the best part of using a skylight over a normal window is the privacy. Keep your skylight open while showering. By doing so, you can get great airflow and prevent molding and moisture damage.

Furthermore, unless you have someone climbing on your room, no one is going to be able to see you inside. There’s no need to worry about covering up before stepping out of the shower. You don’t have to find the perfect balance between keeping the curtain closed but getting airflow through a standard window. Get all the airflow you need with no extra hassle.

Bedrooms

Residential skylight installation in bedrooms comes with the benefit of being able to see the night sky. Additional light during the daytime is great, but what’s better than lying in bed at night and getting a clear view of the stars? The bigger the skylight, the better the view.

Attics

Attics don’t come with a lot of wall space. You may be able to install a window on either end. However, if those ends are far away from each other or are walled off, you’re left with only the angled roof. Standard windows aren’t made for being at an angle. Rain water resting on them can mean acquiring immediate leaks. Skylights, on the other hand, are made for exactly that. Skylights are installed in a way that prevents water pooling, but shows water resistance anyway. Prevent disaster by investing in a skylight for your attic space.

Hallways

Hallways may not have any additional benefits outside of more light. However, that’s the only benefit you need. Long hallways can get really dark – especially in the evening. Plus, they usually don’t have an exterior wall to build a window into. If you want all-day ambient lighting in your hallway, a skylight is the perfect way to achieve that.

Are There Blinds for Skylights?

One of the biggest concerns people have about skylights is being unable to block the light from them throughout the day. However, what many people don’t know is that there are blinds for skylights. Shades fitted into side channels are the perfect solution for blocking direct sunlight from your skylight. These blinds can be automated, so that you can open and close them from your phone or other smart device. Or, if you’d rather go for something manual, you can close them with a lightweight pole with a hook on the end.

Ordering a Skylight

If you’re interested in improving your home with a residential skylight installation, Aluplex is here to help. Just give us a call if you have questions or would like to make your order today.

Commercial Skylight Repair for Toronto Businesses

February 28, 2023 By Webmaster

A commercial skylight breaking is nothing to ignore. It’s also not something you should let any old maintenance man attempt to fix. Large skylights breaking or leaking can lead to thousands in property damage due to rain and other outdoor intrusions. So, what do you do with it? Easy: call us at Aluplex and get commercial skylight repair services from professionals.

Do Commercial Skylights Break Often?

Commercial skylight breaks are not a frequent occurrence. These windows are made to last and hold their own. However, once in a while, something can happen to cause damage. Like any part of a building, commercial skylights are not impervious to breaks. Whether it’s something hitting the window, a building shifting position, or something else, you need professional help to fix it.

Replace Broken Commercial Skylights

If your commercial skylight has broken, you may need to replace it. Or, more specifically, you may need to replace a pane. It is uncommon for a commercial skylight to break so completely that the entire thing must be replaced. Large skylights, like the ones installed in commercial buildings, are often made up of many smaller window parts, which can be replaced by themselves.

However, if you have other reasons for replacing a skylight, we can help. Sometimes an old skylight just keeps having problem after problem. In those cases, it can be less of a headache to rip it out and put in a new one from a more reliable company. Another situation may be that you dislike the way your old one looks and are more interested in another skylight style. In any case, Aluplex is here to help. We’ve been reliably serving the GTA for many years and would be happy to serve you next.

Repair Leaking Commercial Skylights

If your skylight is simply leaking, it may be an even easier fix than replacing part or all of it. Sometimes, a leaking commercial skylight is simply in need of some epoxy or a tightened screw. In any case, it takes a trained eye to find the right solution. So, give us a call and we’ll send out one of our service members to check out your skylight.

Why Commercial Skylight Repair Should Be Done by Professionals

Now you may be asking the age old question, “Why?” Why does a skylight need to be repaired by a skylight professional only? What it comes down to is that with years of experience in specifically skylights, we know what to look for. We know the brands and we know the designs and how they may be flawed. It’s our expertise. Even a regular window repairman might not know the first thing about large, commercial skylights. When you get someone with the right expertise, you can have your skylight fixed quickly and competently. So, don’t waste your time or money, let us know how we can help and we’ll be happy to assist.

High Quality Glass Railings for Indoors and Outdoors

February 28, 2023 By Webmaster

If you want beautiful railings that match nearly any design style, high quality glass railings are the way to go. If you’re more familiar with metal railings, you may have questions. We’re here to answer them so that you know for sure if investing in high quality glass railings is the way to go.

Sleek and Stylish

When it comes to appearance, high quality glass railings are incredibly sleek and stylish. These railings shine beautifully, encourage light flow, and don’t impede on any design views within a building.

These railings are most commonly outfitted with steel brackets to hold the glass panes in place. These brackets are subtle, attractive, and fit nicely into modern and contemporary settings. If you’re looking for railings for inside or outside of your home or business, these are a great way to tell people that appearance matters to you.

Rust Proof

What’s one of the worst parts of owning metal railings? After a while – especially with outdoor railings – they begin to rust. Steel railings will rust at the joints first, where they’re welded together. However, wrought iron railings require regular maintenance every year or two to prevent them from rusting all over. Glass railings suffer no such affliction.

If you’re looking for railings that will look great outdoors and require no maintenance to prevent rusting, these railings are perfect for you. A wash with soapy water or some window cleaner will keep them looking their best. Otherwise, they require no maintenance.

Transparent

One of the biggest benefits to high quality glass railings is their transparency. Transparent railings mean a few things: Better light flow, better visibility, and better design ability.

Ensuring there are fewer barriers in a building makes light flow better between spaces. An open window in one room will only light up that room. If you take down the wall between it and another, that one window can light up both rooms. The same principle works with railings. If you have a railing with many bars, the area behind it will end up much darker than the rest of the room. Transparent railings are effectively zero barrier to light.

Additionally, these transparent railings make it easier to see. If you have a loft, it’s easier to see the floor below. If you’re using them on a stairway, you can see easily while sitting on the stairs. It’s simply nice to have one less visual barrier in your home or business.

Finally, glass railings make indoor and outdoor spaces easier to design. You don’t have to worry about opaque railings getting in the way or taking attention from the rest of a space. Glass railings will be simple bystanders to whatever design you give the rest of your building.

Indoor and Outdoor

The best thing about glass railings from Aluplex is that they can go indoors or outdoors. There’s no limit to where you can put them. From stairways to balconies, decks to pool perimeters, it all works. Call us if you have questions and we’ll be happy to answer.

What Is a Bow Window?

January 31, 2023 By Webmaster

When remodeling or designing a house, there are a lot of considerations to make. For example, what kind of windows should you put in? Window style can completely change the way a house looks! Plus, they don’t only affect appearance; windows also impact lighting, visibility, and insulation. Because windows are so important to home design, our team at Aluplex wants to show you a type of window that’s vastly underappreciated: the bow window.

A Great Alternative to the Bay Window

If you’re already a fan of the bay window, you may be equally impressed with the bow window. What is a bow window then?

What’s the Same?

Both windows project outward from the face of the house and are made up of multiple side-by-side panels
Each style offers a nook space that can be used for seating, storage, shelving, displays, or desk space
Both styles provide more lighting than a flat window

What’s Different?

The bay window is angular while the bow window has more panels that provide a more curved shape
All of the panels in a bow window are the same style while bay windows typically have a larger center window and smaller side windows

Window Seat Friendly

One of the biggest things that draws people to bay windows is the ability to install a window seat. However, the bow window also allows this. If you enjoy sitting by the window and getting a great view of the surrounding area, the bow window provides that as well.

Bow windows come in all different shapes and sizes. Some protrude more, offering larger seating spaces, while others protrude less and are less suited to seating. However, if your window seat doesn’t end flush with the interior wall, you can make it bigger than the depth of your window anyway. Framing your bow window with support posts on either side will draw the eye toward it and also deepen the space available for seating.

Great Visibility

Because the bow window, like the bay window, also protrudes from the face of the house, it offers great visibility. Leaning into the alcove it provides makes it easy to look both ways down the street.

The visibility provided by bow windows is especially useful for someone with children. This is because the added visibility makes it easy to see outside. Make playtime easier on both of you by installing a window seat and relaxing by the window while they play. You can keep an eye on your little ones playing in the front yard without having to leave the comfort of your house.

Dynamic Appearance

Bow windows aren’t just useful, they’re also beautiful. If you want your home to have a more dynamic appearance, they’re a great choice. Say goodbye to boxy houses with no character. Say hello to a dynamic and interesting home that incorporates both squared and rounded shapes into its design.

Buy High Quality Bow Windows in Toronto

If you’re ready to improve your home with a stunning bow window, or add one to a custom build that’s still in the works, Aluplex is here to help. Call us today if you have questions about our windows or would like to make an order. We’re happy to help!

Custom Shower Enclosures in Toronto

January 31, 2023 By Webmaster

Bathrooms generally come in two flavors: near and dear to our hearts, or something to endure. A lot of what determines which flavor your bathroom is is how much you’ve customized it. A personalized bathroom is one that caters to your every need. The first step to personalizing your bathroom and making it a space to enjoy is customizing it. So, check out the different ways you can get custom shower enclosures in Toronto

To Frame or Not To Frame

The first step in personalizing your bathroom is determining whether you’re a framed or frameless shower enclosure kind of person. Having a frame on your shower can make it more affordable, but also less attractive. While some frames come in sleek designs, most are utilitarian and detract from the overall look. Frameless shower enclosures, on the other hand, appear more classy. The lack of frame allows more flow between panels.

One of the reasons framed shower enclosures exist is because they allow the use of more fragile glass. The glass may be less pure (i.e. more breakable) or thinner (also more breakable). Frameless shower enclosures usually cost a bit more, as the glass is often much thicker, sturdier, and able to be drilled through to attach metal brackets.

Size Matters

When it comes to shower enclosures, size does matter. If you’re a fully grown adult, you’ve almost certainly showered, at least once or twice, in a shower that was too small. Bumping into the walls or curtain while trying to wash is a huge pain. Give yourself ample shower space by purchasing a larger shower enclosure.

Often times, bathrooms have plenty of space for larger enclosures, but don’t have them because of size standards. When you shop for a shower enclosure from Aluplex, you’re not limited to standard enclosure sizes. We specialize in manufacturing and cutting glass. Therefore, we can provide you with an enclosure that uses the maximum amount of bathroom space available for your shower.

High Quality Glass

Because we specialize in glass, you can be sure all of our custom glass shower enclosures are high quality. Unlike hardware stores that sell cheap enclosure parts that break easily, our enclosures are made to last. The same glass that’s used for windows and made to withstand storms and outdoor debris can handle your day to day showering routine with ease.

Easy to Order From Aluplex

You might worry that buying a custom shower enclosure is more complicated than getting a prefabricated one. However, when buying from Aluplex, the process is simple. When you contact us with your custom shower enclosure needs, we can get started on producing your shower enclosure right away. All we need to know are the dimensions of the enclosure you’re after. If you’re not sure what dimensions you need, we can work with you to get the answer with as little hassle as possible.

In the end, it’s only a couple steps more than buying a prefabricated shower enclosure, with many years of payoff. Give us a call today if you’re considering investing in a custom shower enclosure. We’ll happily give you a quote and answer any questions you have.

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