Bi-fold Door Design: 3 Smart Reasons to Choose Sliding Folding Doors
You deserve a touch of style and luxury, and so does your home. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do this is with sliding folding doors. If you enjoy waking up to a beautiful, uninterrupted view (who doesn’t right?) or are looking for a quick solution to divide a large room, then these are a brilliant choice for you. Also commonly known as bi-fold doors, these beautiful, trendy space savers are a great choice in any home. Maybe you’ve...
Anodised Aluminium vs Powder Coated: 5 Fast Facts
We love aluminium. Its versatility and availability make it a top choice in so many different industries, from catering to construction. What other material can say the same? But what happens if we want to strengthen a piece, protect it or extend its lifespan? Enter the powder-coated vs anodised aluminium debate. These are the top two options of coating aluminium available today, but why would you choose one over the other? If you are looking to add a coating to your aluminium...
How to Find the Best Aluminium Suppliers in South Africa
Aluminium is one of the largest industries in South Africa, which is both wonderful and intimidating at the same time. Such a vast marketplace offers consumers the benefit of choice, but how do you know that you’re working with the leaders in the industry? The top companies in the country are doing a few things well, and Origin Aluminium is one of them. Founded in 2005, they have grown from strength to strength to become a leading manufacturer and supplier of...
10 Myths About Aluminium Doors and Windows
For many years, aluminium frames have been turned aside in favour of other materials for so many reasons. Reasons that, it turns out, are myths. Aluminium is popping up all over now when it comes to replacing doors and window frames, and you may be wondering if it is something you should be considering using in your home or business. If this is the case, then you will want to keep reading as we are about to bust some myths and...
Behind a Glass Facade – Make Your Shop Front Stand Out
A shop front is the face of your business. It is the first thing that passers-by see when they look at your business, the equivalent of a first impression. Since they draw people into - or past - your shop, you should make every effort to ensure it is eye-catching and attention-grabbing. So, what are the best ways to ensure you have the perfect shop front that works in the favour of your business? If you are ready to put in...
Why Replace Dry Walls With Glass and Aluminium Walls?
The human connection. What the COVID19 pandemic taught us is that the thing we will never take for granted again is the thing we miss most. Feeling connected to those around us plays a big part in our day-to-day wellbeing. But how can we keep this feeling of connectedness while still keeping up with Covid protocols and social distancing? With many employees working from home and slowly returning to the office a few days a week, companies are looking for new and innovative...
Window Walling: Is it a Good Idea for Your Home?
Have you ever wandered around your local neighbourhoods just to take a look at the houses? If you answered yes (and most of us probably have!) you will probably note a fascination with the houses that boast window walling. While it may not be the first thing you notice about a house, floor to ceiling windows are a way to make a grand statement in your home. And while it can have some disadvantages - as do most things – adding...
Preventing Condensation and Maintaining Double-Glazed Windows
Investing in double glazing is rather a big decision and discovering condensation on the inside pane or outside pane or even inside the air gap between the two panes of glass of your double glazing units, can be a major concern. While cleaning your windows and wiping them down regularly is important, even with the most vigilant window maintenance, condensation can still be an issue. What is Condensation and Why is it a Bad Thing? When air cools to its dew point through...
10 Reasons to Consider Double Glazing for your Home or Office
Whether you’re renovating a home or building an office, the question of double glazing will likely rear its head. We understand that your choice of window, style, glass, and frame material can change the face of the building. Aesthetics aside, double glazing comes with an arsenal of additional benefits that may not be immediately obvious, but will certainly affect your comfort and your bottom line. Would you like to know more? 10 Reasons to Choose Double Glazing You already know that double glazing is...
Why We Are Fascinated with Curtain Walls
For the same reason that people are suckers for anything good-looking, eye-catching curtain walls have naturally caught our fancy. No blame there. Curtain wall designs decorate some of the most magnificent of today’s skyscrapers. Without it, modern Dubai would pretty much resemble the crumbling pyramids of Egypt. Instead, the city glistens and glows with a plethora of brilliant exterior glass curtain wall designs and fabrications. But make no mistake, curtain walls are not just a pretty face. Without serving any load-bearing role, curtain...