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6 Signs You Need New Storefront Doors and/or Windows

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Commercial storefronts take a lot of abuse, thus experiencing excess wear and tear daily. As such, business owners need to be vigilant in identifying the signs that it’s time to replace their storefront doors and windows. Below, we discuss several signs that your business’s storefront might need a little TLC. 1. Your Storefront Shows Visible Signs of Damage Obvious signs of damage – cracks, warping, breakage, etc. – need to be addressed sooner rather than later. This kind of damage can cause the storefront door or window to shatter, putting customers, workers, and passersby at risk for injury when it does. 2. Your Storefront Isn’t Energy-Efficient This sign will be evident in your ever-increasing monthly energy bills. If the cost to heat or cool your business seems to be slowly increasing, it’s likely your storefront isn’t keeping the outside temps at bay anymore. The only way to increase its energyefficiency once again is to get a glass expert to replace the storefront with an ene...

Why Choose Tempered Glass for Your Storefront?

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Your building’s storefront is an important feature of the business itself. Not only does it protect your business from the elements, but it also allows you to showcase your merchandise, advertise sales and events, and invite customers into your store. As such, you can’t afford to skimp on the durability and safety of your business’s storefront. When it’s time to update the glass in the front of your store, consider tempered glass as a replacement. Why? Besides being thicker and stronger than regular glass, tempered glass offers a few other benefits that are hard to ignore. Tempered Glass is Safer When tempered glass is manufactured, it undergoes a thermal or chemical treatment that makes it more durable than regular glass. The glass remains crystal clear but becomes resistant to breakage. If something does impact tempered glass hard enough to break it, it shatters into thousands of tiny pieces that are easy to manage. When regular glass breaks, it shatters into jagged, sharp piece...

Do You Need Window Repair in the Bay Area?

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Your home’s windows do more than just protect its interior and you from the outside elements. They also add to its curb appeal and help keep your energy bills in check. When one or more of your home’s window glass is cracked or broken, however, or the windows’ integrity is compromised in some way, it’s a major issue that needs to be dealt with right away. Window Repair in the Bay Area Do the windows in your Bay Area home function properly? Is the glass clear and unmarred by condensation or fracture? Can you feel a cold breeze from time to time coming in through your closed windows if the wind is just right? Any answer in the negative to these questions is a sign you need to address your windows issues sooner rather than later. If your home’s windows are cracked or broken, having them repaired can significantly improve its curb appeal and interior comfort, not to mention its energy-efficiency. Who doesn’t like saving money? When you need window repair in the Bay Area, turn to Roxy ...

4 Reasons You Should Consider Home Gym Mirrors

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Many people have dedicated a room in their homes to a home gym. This is especially true thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though many gyms are beginning to reopen, many people have grown an appreciation for the home gym and continue to use theirs daily. The home gym offers a host of benefits, but even so, there’s nothing quite like a professional gym experience. One thing you can do in your own home to make your workouts more gym-like is to install home gym mirrors. 1. Home Gym Mirrors Help You Master Technique To get the most from your workout, you must have the right form. Being able to see yourself in a mirror lets you identify and correct problems with your technique, so you get the most out of your workout. 2. Home Gym Mirrors Make Your Space Brighter Mirrors reflect light, which instantly makes a dark space brighter. Whether your room uses artificial lighting or natural, home gym mirrors will reflect that light and make it look and feel brighter. A well-lit gym helps m...

Do You Need Mirrors in Your Home Gym?

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Walk into any commercial gym and what’s the first thing you notice? It’s the mirrors, right? There are dozens of floor to ceiling mirrors covering nearly every wall surface. Most trainers and workout enthusiasts will tell you that gym mirrors are a must for ensuring the success and safety of a workout. That said, do you need mirrors in your home gym? Home Gym Mirrors are a Good Idea For… Checking Your Form Proper form when performing exercises and lifting weights is important because failing to do something correctly can result in injury or poor results. Being able to see yourself as you go through your reps allows you to spot posture and form issues to avoid hurting yourself and improve your overall results. Making Your Home Gym Look Bigger Mirrors reflect light, which makes any space look and feel bigger. They make the room brighter and give the illusion that it goes on forever, especially when floor-to-ceiling mirrors are used. If your home gym is on the small side, installing ...

The Benefits of Retrofit Windows

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If your home has old, leaky, or otherwise hard-to-function windows, replacing them is an easy and quick home improvement project that not only increases the value and comfort of your home but also enhances its curb appeal and saves you money in the long run. Replacement windows also called retrofit windows, are the best choice for window replacement for several reasons. What are Retrofit Windows? Retrofit windows are replacement windows customized to fit in an existing window space. The installer does not need to remove the exterior materials of your home to install the windows, but rather, the windows are measured and built to fit any size or shape window opening in your home. Advantages of Retrofit Windows First, the biggest advantage of retrofit windows is that they are dual-pane, which means they have two panes of glass instead of one. This adds an extra layer of insulation to keep the outside temps out and the inside temps in. You’ll notice a decrease in your home’s energy usa...

4 Characteristics of a Good Glass Company

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  Do you need replacement windows for your home? Perhaps you’re a store owner looking for storefront glass repair. Whatever the case, you need a good glass company to ensure the work is done right. Glass installation and repair is an investment, so you can’t afford shoddy work. Here are four characteristics of a good glass company you should look for. 1. A Good Glass Company is Experienced The more experience a glass company has, the better. This means they’ve been installing and repairing glass for a long time, and they likely can address any glass needs you may have. The longer a glass shop has been in business, the more knowledge they’ve collected and the better able they are to problem solve any unique situation that presents itself. 2. A Good Glass Shop is Efficient Any good glass shop knows time is money. Your time is valuable, as is theirs, so they won’t mess around when it comes to addressing your glass needs. An efficient glass company will be able to comple...