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Commercial Skylight Repair for Toronto Businesses

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Commercial Skylight Repair for Toronto Businesses

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

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High Quality Glass Railings for Indoors and Outdoors

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?

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What Is a Bow Window?

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

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Custom Shower Enclosures in Toronto

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.

High Quality Awning Windows in Toronto

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High Quality Awning Windows in Toronto

Windows are such an important part in any building’s appearance and function. Fortunately, if you live in Toronto, you’re nearby a great-quality glass manufacturer. Aluplex serves Toronto’s window needs, from homes to businesses, small-scale to large. If you need high quality awning windows, we’re here to help. 

What Are Awning Windows?

Awning windows are those windows that open outward on a horizontal axis. Swinging outward and upward, this design comes with a number of benefits. Some of the great features of awning windows are:

  • They’re rain resistant, even when open. Because the opened window panel hangs over the screened opening, rain will land on the glass and run right off. That means you can still enjoy a nice breeze without your windowsill getting waterlogged.
  • It’s easy to open and close them. Awning windows don’t require the amount of exertion it takes to open a sliding window – especially an old stubborn one. Instead, you simply turn a crank or control them with a motorization mechanism.
  • They insulate well. While any decent window design provides adequate insulation, awning windows have an additional perk. Because the panes don’t overlap, when closed, awning windows can get a better seal.

Bulk Window Installation

Awning windows are one of the most common window types for low rise and high rise buildings. University dorms, apartment buildings, office buildings, and more rely on these windows on every floor. So, if you’re the owner or soon-to-be owner of a large building, you’re in luck. Aluplex is happy to do bulk window installation. If you want awning windows all across your building, we can provide and install them.

Replace Broken Awning Windows

Unfortunately, buying a window isn’t always the sign of a new construction project. If you’ve got an awning window that’s broken, we can help you replace it. A hole in your window is a great way to acquire pests or water damage. 

Even cracks can mean necessary window replacement. Did you know that a cracked window can ruin your home’s insulation? That cracked window has just become your insulation’s weakest link. If it snows out, the cold is going to immediately penetrate that window and leave your heater struggling to keep up. And, you know what that means: a hefty and upsetting electricity bill.

Awning Window Maintenance and Repair

If you’ve got awning windows in need of maintenance or repair, Aluplex can give you a hand. Our maintenance and repair services reach all over Toronto and the GTA. plus, we offer emergency services. Rain or shine, we can head to your place and get your window repaired or replaced. We know how important windows are and aren’t going to leave you floundering in the middle of a storm while water pours into your home.

If you’re looking for windows or window services, call us today at Aluplex. We look forward to helping you get the windows you need.

How Fiberglass Doors Improve Appearance and Insulation

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How Fiberglass Doors Improve Appearance and Insulation

Most people don’t put a lot of thought into their front door. However, there’s more to your front door than might meet the eye. In fact, your front door has a number of different impacts on your home. Therefore, what kind of front door you have can make a huge difference and is worth putting some thought into. Let’s tap into your front door’s secrets and why fiberglass doors do a lot to improve home appearance and insulation.

The Focal Point of the Home

For starters, it’s easy to agree that the front door is usually the focal point of the home. As you drive up and down the street, your eye is drawn toward the front door on each home. Some are less noticeable than others. Those that are noticeable are either in poor condition or looking extremely good.

For those homes with highly attractive front doors, curb appeal and, therefore, home value is significantly boosted. So, if your front door is looking bland or outdated, consider getting a new one. After all, it’s not just a cosmetic improvement, it’s also an improvement to your home value. For anyone considering selling, that’s a worthwhile consideration all on its own.

Sleek Appearance

The majority of attractive front doors are fiberglass front doors. What exactly is a fiberglass door? Simply put, fiberglass doors are heavy duty, yet lightweight. They’re heavily insulated to improve your home’s temperature regulation. And, perhaps their most easily-lovable quality: they’re extremely versatile in appearance. This makes it easy for companies that manufacture them – like Aluplex – to create eye-catching, beautiful designs that draw positive attention.

Some of the great features you can expect in fiberglass doors are:

  • Endless color selection
  • Stunning windows that improve the design balance of the door, let light into your home, and allow you to see outside
  • A smooth finish that’s easy to keep clean and hard to damage
  • Beautiful, contemporary handle or knob hardware

Color Possibilities

Fiberglass doors are the most versatile type of modern door you can get for your home. One of the great ways you can personalize your purchase is by getting a creative color. Boldly colored front doors are a fantastic way to brighten up your home’s exterior and add a glimpse of personality. Fortunately, it’s easy to get those colorful results by ordering your fiberglass doors from Aluplex.

While you may be familiar with black, white, or even red doors, it’s always worth remembering that you aren’t limited to these common colors. You can go as personal as you want. If you enjoy aquamarine, lemon yellow, or even hot pink, you can have a door in those colors. Compliment your bright front door by planting some flowers of the same color in the front garden. Paint your shutters to match. There’s no reason the exteriors of our homes should be any less colorful and us than the interiors.

Buy Fiberglass Doors in Toronto

If you’re looking for a new front door, check out our selection of fiberglass doors at Aluplex. We specialize in windows and doors, so you can trust a door from us will be as high quality as the rest of our products. Call us today if you have questions or would like some assistance with ordering.

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