Residential Glass vs. Commercial Glass: What Are the Differences? Is the glass used to make the windows around your home the same as the glass that lines storefronts or scales up the side of a high-rise building? To the average person looking at them from the street, commercial glass and residential glass look very much the same. However, there are in fact many differences between the two due to the… Read More
Steel Doors vs Wood Doors
Steel Doors vs Wood Doors: Which is the Right Door For You? How much thought do you give to your front door? For the average person, the answer is often "not much." Even so, your front door serves many important purposes beyond behind a simple barrier. It contributes to the energy efficiency of your home by preventing climate-controlled air from escaping, for example. More importantly, it defines the visual impact… Read More
Aluminum Windows: Lower Cost, High Design
Aluminum Windows: Lower Cost, High Design Are you looking for a gorgeous window design that can still align with a relatively modest budget? If so, you should consider aluminum windows as an option for your residential or business space. While aluminum windows are classic and elegant in a luxury kind of way, they do not carry the premium cost of other luxury windows, including steel-framed window designs. Opting for aluminum… Read More
Why Choose Steel Windows over Vinyl?
Why Choose Steel Windows over Vinyl? Which style of windows is ideal for your residential or commercial space? These days, there are many different options to consider—from vinyl to steel, aluminum, and fiberglass to wood window designs. Particularly in residential settings, vinyl, (or PVC) window frames tend to be the most popular option, thanks mostly to its affordability. However, at B&L Glass, we have noticed a trend in recent… Read More
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Wood Windows
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Wood Windows Whether you are planning a renovation, or you're overseeing brand new construction, you have many choices ahead. Some of those are purely aesthetic, while others are more functional. Some are both — like your windows. Choosing your windows is not only about the type of glass you select or the shape of the panes. What about the window frame, though? Not… Read More
Should You Buy Wood Windows or Vinyl Windows?
Should You Buy Wood Windows or Vinyl Windows? Did you know that when you buy windows, you’re deciding more than what the outside of your home will look like? Your selection makes a difference in many areas, from energy efficiency to upkeep costs to future replacement needs. Making the right choice today could save you more money in the long run without compromising on the visual aesthetic you hope to… Read More
Modern Interior Glass Door Designs
Modern Interior Glass Door Designs Typically, when we think glass doors, we think of doors that face outward to the exterior of the home. A front door with an intricately cut-glass design might come to mind, or of sliding glass doors that exit out onto the backyard or patio. Yet thinking of them only in this way is a very limited way to view glass door design. What about bringing… Read More
How to Design Showers and Bathrooms with ADA Compliance In Mind
Custom shower design allows contractors to build or remodel bathrooms that are both modern and upscale while also keeping safety at the forefront of their work. Today, the ADA (The American Disabilities Act) has provided regulations that make designing bathrooms and showers for both the disabled and the elderly simple and easy while still allowing flexibility and space for design options and aesthetics. Now, a safe and accessible bathroom no… Read More
Demo, Renovation, and How to Design an In-Home Spa
Demo, Renovation, and How to Design an In-Home Spa Home renovations are not for the faint of heart. Experienced contractors understand that a well-planned renovation requires more than a solid design; it takes effective demolition, a focused renovation with quality materials, and a skilled designer who knows how to make the most use of space. Renovations often require a team of helpers. So if you’re a homeowner thinking about… Read More
Selecting High-Quality Materials for a New Build Bathroom or Bathroom Remodel
When embarking on a new build home or updating an existing home, it’s critical to spend ample time planning and designing. Beyond architectural implications and inevitable structural hurdles, the design of your home is what dictates the flow and layout of each room. Once the layout has been determined, one of the most notable factors in successful bathroom designs is the selection of high-quality materials. While there are many ways… Read More
How to Transform your Bathroom into a Home Spa
Showerheads, heated floors, and other ways to make your bathroom a spa… After a long stressful day, there is nothing more comforting than a long soak in the tub. When considering an upgrade to your home there’s nothing more effective in increasing your property value than updating your bathroom’s attributes or building an additional bathroom with modern amenities integrated. Today, homes with only one bathroom are considered outdated and can… Read More
Glass Doors: Leakage Prevention and Sealing
In the field of home design and remodeling, it’s important to blend functionality and aesthetic appeal as both ingredients are crucial in crafting the ultimate effectiveness and comfort of a home. Bathrooms, by nature of the colder, waterproof, and therefore rigid materials utilized, tend to be the most challenging to bring character and elegance to what is considered a mostly utilitarian room. This is where design and high-end materials… Read More