Bayarea Window Glass

Storefronts create an impression before customers have even walked through the door. It doesn’t matter how alluring your products are or how polite the attendants are unless you have inviting storefronts, you may be losing walk-in traffic. Yet well-designed storefronts offer other benefits too. Make the right choices and you could improve the building’s energy efficiency and ensure a safe and secure environment for your employees, customers, and physical assets. It should come as no surprise that the type of glass you choose for your commercial storefronts will have an enormous impact on property security and energy efficiency. There are three basic glass types used for storefronts. Tempered Glass Storefronts Tempered glass is four times stronger than annealed glass. To create tempered glass annealed glass is heat treated to create a stronger, more durable glass. Tempered glass can withstand higher temperatures and harder impact. This glass is also weather resistant. Tempered glass if ...

If you’re one of the many people who have grown tired of commuting to the local gym and back, consider the convenience of installing a home gym. Admittedly, not everyone has the space, and unless you are lucky enough to have a vacant basement or garage, you may have to use some imagination to clear a spot for your home gym. The benefits are, however, worth the effort. Once you have found an area, you need a mirror. Identify the best wall for your home gym mirror installation. Carefully consider the mirror placement since the installation is semi-permanent. Large mirror walls are attached with a powerful adhesive called mirror mastic. If the mirror is installed above the floor, as many are, there will also be a J-channel or L-bar screwed into the wall to hold its weight in place. Gym or dance studio mirrors are a vital part of any home exercise regime. They enable you to see your body movements, vital for any gym. Incorrect dancing or exercise movements can lead to injury. Watching y...

Patio doors are a delight and can really uplift the family lifestyle by opening areas and transforming spaces. Patio doors come in several designs, from sliding patio doors to hinged French doors and patio folding doors. Patio Door Design The first choice to make is the door design. In this, let your space and lifestyle direct you. Here are some of the considerations. French Doors Classic French doors look great in traditional homes, though they have become increasingly popular in modern homes too. French doors can open inward or outward to make the best use of space. Sliding Patio Doors Sliding patio doors are the ideal choice in limited spaces as they need no swing space. With sliding doors, one or more large, framed glass panels slide one over the other. They typically move along a simple rail. Large glass panels ensure that the view beyond the windows is unobscured. Patio Folding Doors Patio folding doors, also known as bi-fold doors are made up of several panels and fold up like a...

Sliding glass doors have become increasingly popular in recent years, as homeowners seek to connect indoor and outdoor areas. Sliding glass doors create the illusion of space, inviting light into the room. Patio glass doors are highly customizable. Property owners can select every part of the doors from a wide selection of materials and components. Amongst the many choices is the type of glass to use. Laminated glass is known for its strength and architectural prowess. Still, it is expensive, and many may wonder whether it is worth the extra cost. Here are some of the benefits of laminated sliding glass doors . Safety First Laminated glass takes safety to the next level. Traditional glass shatters into sharp fragments on impact. Laminated glass stays intact, held together by the interlayer. Laminated glass consists of two or more layers of glass bonded together by a durable interlayer. The interlayer, composed of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), holds the glass layers in place even if they...