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Vol. IJacksonville, FloridaMonday, November 2, 2026

The Gladiator Dispatch

Doors · Windows · Modern Living — Straight From the Factory Floor

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Aluminum Pergolas: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026
Pergolas

Aluminum Pergolas: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026

What exactly is an aluminum pergola, and why does the material matter? An aluminum pergola is a freestanding or attached overhead structure built entirely from extruded...

Oct 4, 2026 · 8 minRead &rarr.
Aluminum Pergolas: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026
Pergolas

Aluminum Pergolas: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026

What Is an Aluminum Pergola and Why Are Homeowners Choosing It Over Wood? An aluminum pergola is a fully engineered outdoor structure with an aluminum frame...

Oct 4, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
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Folding Passthrough Windows: The Complete Buyer's Guide

What exactly is a folding passthrough window? A folding passthrough window is a multi-panel aluminum-framed glazed system that folds open over a counter, bar top, or...

Oct 3, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Pivot Doors: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026
Pivot Doors

Pivot Doors: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026

What exactly is a pivot door, and how does it differ from a standard hinged door? A pivot door rotates on a top-and-bottom pivot point set...

Oct 2, 2026 · 8 minRead &rarr.
Sliding Glass Doors: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026
Sliding Doors

Sliding Glass Doors: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2026

What should I look for when buying sliding glass doors in 2026? The most important factors are frame material, glass specification, impact/hurricane rating, thermal performance, and...

Oct 1, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Sliding Glass Doors: The Complete Buyer's Spec Guide for 2026
Sliding Doors

Sliding Glass Doors: The Complete Buyer's Spec Guide for 2026

What should I look for when buying sliding glass doors in 2026? The single most important factors when buying sliding glass doors are frame material, glass...

Oct 1, 2026 · 8 minRead &rarr.
Storefront Design Trends Shaping Commercial Spaces in 2026
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Storefront Design Trends Shaping Commercial Spaces in 2026

What Are the Biggest Storefront Design Trends in 2026? The dominant storefront design trends in 2026 center on maximum transparency, slim-profile aluminum framing, and performance-first glass...

Sep 30, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Commercial Sliding Entrance Doors: A Complete Spec Guide
Sliding Doors

Commercial Sliding Entrance Doors: A Complete Spec Guide

What Is a Commercial Sliding Entrance Door? A commercial sliding entrance door is a heavy-duty glazed panel system designed for high-traffic building entries — retail storefronts,...

Sep 30, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Restaurant Storefront Systems: A Spec Guide for Cafes & Dining
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Restaurant Storefront Systems: A Spec Guide for Cafes & Dining

What Makes a Storefront System Right for a Restaurant or Cafe? A restaurant storefront is right for your project when it delivers high glass-to-frame ratio visibility,...

Sep 30, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Factory-Direct Storefronts: How to Save on Your Next Project
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Factory-Direct Storefronts: How to Save on Your Next Project

What Does "Factory-Direct Storefront" Actually Mean for Your Budget? A factory-direct storefront means the aluminum system is sold and shipped to your project site by the...

Sep 29, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Commercial Aluminum Storefront Maintenance: A Complete Guide
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Commercial Aluminum Storefront Maintenance: A Complete Guide

Why Does Storefront Maintenance Actually Matter? A well-maintained commercial aluminum storefront protects your investment, preserves structural integrity, and keeps your business looking professional to every customer...

Sep 29, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Storefront Finishes: How to Choose the Right Color & Coating
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Storefront Finishes: How to Choose the Right Color & Coating

What Are the Most Common Storefront Finishes? The three most common storefront finishes are powder coat, anodized aluminum, and PVDF (Kynar) paint. Each works differently at...

Sep 29, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Miami-Dade Storefronts: Hurricane Impact & NOA Guide
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Miami-Dade Storefronts: Hurricane Impact & NOA Guide

What is a Miami-Dade NOA and why does it matter for commercial storefronts? A Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is the most rigorous product-approval pathway in...

Sep 28, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Storefront Door Hardware & ADA Requirements: 2026 Guide
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Storefront Door Hardware & ADA Requirements: 2026 Guide

What Is Storefront Door Hardware, and Why Does It Matter for ADA Compliance? Storefront door hardware refers to every operable component on a commercial glass entrance...

Sep 28, 2026 · 8 minRead &rarr.
Aluminum Storefront Framing: Sizes & Configurations Explained
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Aluminum Storefront Framing: Sizes & Configurations Explained

What Is Aluminum Storefront Framing? Aluminum storefront framing is a system of extruded aluminum members — verticals (mullions), horizontals (rails), and perimeter frames — that hold...

Sep 28, 2026 · 9 minRead &rarr.
How to Choose a Retail Storefront System for Your Build-Out
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How to Choose a Retail Storefront System for Your Build-Out

What Is a Retail Storefront System? A retail storefront system is a factory-engineered assembly of aluminum framing, structural glazing, entry doors, and hardware designed to form...

Sep 27, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
Commercial Entrance Doors: A Buyer's Spec Guide for 2026
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Commercial Entrance Doors: A Buyer's Spec Guide for 2026

What exactly is a commercial entrance door system? A commercial entrance door system is an integrated assembly — frame, glazing, hardware, threshold, and weatherstripping — engineered...

Sep 27, 2026 · 9 minRead &rarr.
Aluminum Commercial Storefront Systems: A Complete Guide
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Aluminum Commercial Storefront Systems: A Complete Guide

What Is an Aluminum Commercial Storefront System? An aluminum commercial storefront system is a non-load-bearing exterior wall assembly made from extruded aluminum framing, fixed and operable...

Sep 27, 2026 · 7 minRead &rarr.
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