Q4 2026 ยท Mirrors
Mirrors: low value, fragile, and the trip decides the margin.
A bathroom mirror is cheap to make and expensive to break or replace on site. Every transfer is a chance to chip an edge. A truckload from Monterrey reaches most of Texas one day after crossing at Laredo, and a mirror can travel in the same bundle as the shower door for the same bathroom.
What to specify
Copper free, low lead silvering to ASTM C1503, sealed edges, and installation without acid cure silicone, the usual cause of black edges. Ask for unit labelling so each bathroom's mirror arrives with its door.
Days by truck beyond Laredo
| From Laredo by truck | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Phoenix | Atlanta | Orlando | Chicago | New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Freight and breakage figures for mirrors arrive next quarter from shipment records.