Most people are aware that fiberglass is used for the backboards in the NBA, but did you know it’s also used in exterior doors? Fiberglass is made up of a filler (glass, quartz) and a binder (thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers). The final composite material has...
You’ve invested in a beautiful new bathroom and it’s getting a lot of use! How can you ensure that your glass shower always looks beautiful? Glass shower walls and doors can get stained over time when water and soap scum accumulate. A good routine to try is to wipe...
Glass is an increasingly popular item for building construction. Glass lets in natural light (and so can reduce the use of artificial light which is glaring), and it makes buildings look modern. It's no wonder that residential and commercial designers are favouring...
Sliding doors are becoming more and more popular in modern house designs. They require less space to open or close, so they are an efficient option for room planning, they fit into the modern, contemporary style that is the trend for residential design in the...
Your windshield may be one of the most important yet underappreciated features of your car. Day after day it "shields" both you and your precious cargo from wind, dust, stones, rain, flying debris, and other outside elements you encounter while driving. It also...
Sliding glass doors add a touch of elegance to any home's interior design. In the Okanagan and Shuswap, where our views are spectacular, sliding doors are a great selling feature. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, they are also highly functional. These doors are...
When it comes to keeping your windows in top condition, it’s crucial that you clean them regularly. However, for many people, window cleaning efforts can seem in vain when the windows dry to reveal unpleasant and unattractive smear marks across the windows!...
Window cleaning – it’s a chore for many of us, but the importance of regular window cleaning cannot be stressed highly enough! Fortunately, we’re here today to help you understand the importance of regular window cleaning for the sake of your windows and the overall...
Waking up to sun-kissed mornings or working in your home office with natural light flowing in, instead of a fluorescent glow, can be very pleasant. But sunlight does contain ultraviolet (UV) rays that can bleach furniture, carpets, and even affect the colour of your...
Technology in the home is continuously evolving, including in the window and door industry. One such innovation is retractable screen doors. What is a retractable screen? The name itself is a giveaway! It is a screen that retracts into a slim canister at the side of a...
