How Buying Local Helps You and Your Community Consumers are often faced with the choice of purchasing goods and services from big businesses or locally-owned businesses each day. Glass products, (which can include windows, glass panels, privacy walls and more) are no exception. The cost, convenience, and variety of goods and services can often sway these tough decisions. When it...
How Low-E Glass Coating Can Help Lower Your Utility Bills Did you find your home or commercial building too cold this past winter? Did it feel like too much heat was coming through during the summer months? With temperatures smashing records across the country, this could be a good sign your building isn’t as energy efficient as you thought. Rising...
Is it Time to Replace Your Skylight? Skylights are a great, eye-catching addition to any home. Not only do they bring in additional light, making smaller spaces seem larger, but they can reduce energy bills too. However, like any window, over time the seals can become worn, which can lead to issues such as leaking or mould. When this happens,...
How Frosted and Textured Glass Can Increase Privacy Without Blocking Light Using frosted glass is an excellent way to preserve the natural light in your home and maintain nighttime and daytime privacy. This is especially important in the most personal rooms in your home, like the bathroom. Obscured glass is also a great way to avoid needing curtains or blinds...
Choosing the Correct Glass for Your Project Residential and commercial glass are made differently and designed to stand up to different environments. Some residential customers might choose commercial glass, while others might choose residential glass. Choosing the correct glass for the right project can be tricky and with so many choices out there, it can be difficult to know which...
Glass Repairs for Your Vehicle and Home Dealing with broken auto glass (windshields) or window glass is never ideal. While you can take necessary precautions to avoid these potential issues, unfortunately, accidents can happen while on the road or at home. Here at Budget Glass, our team of professionals offers high-quality auto glass and window glass repairs for when those...
9 Reasons to Choose Sun Tunnels Sun tunnels are a feature that feels luxurious, without the luxury price tag. If extra windows or a skylight just doesn’t seem like the right fit for your house, sun tunnels (or solar tubes) may be just the thing. Particularly useful in spaces where electrical lighting is at capacity, solar tubes really brighten up...
6 Ways to Brighten Up a Space When You Don’t Have Windows Natural light is an important factor in making a home feel inviting and comfortable. Windows or a sliding glass door can do wonders for not only adding light, but opening up a space and allowing us to feel somewhat connected to the outside world - particularly during this...
Glass Railing Systems Combine Style, Safety and Durability with Uncompromising Views Adding glass railings to your deck or patio is an elegant way to create outdoor living areas that are not only beautiful, but safe and low maintenance as well. In recent years, glass railing systems have advanced leaps and bounds, offering an endless range of features and customizations to...
Increase The Security of Your Patio Door with These Simple Tips and Upgrades A patio door tends to be a high-use item in the home, particularly during the spring and summer. As such, you’ll want to keep patio door security in mind. Most often installed off the kitchen, living room or family room, it’s a welcome addition to any contemporary...