Windows can do so much for your home—they add curb appeal by enhancing the overall look of the exterior, they bring in natural light and ventilation, and they help bring a little of the outdoors inside. Unfortunately, windows can also be the source of some significant problems that can negatively affect efficiency, comfort and your …
When you hear that there’s rain in the forecast, do you excitedly anticipate a relaxing day indoors as a gentle shower traces a path down the outside of your windows? Or, do you start to round up the buckets and towels to mop up the water that will inevitably leak inside? No matter the season, …
Do you remember being a child during the winter months—longingly looking out the window at the fresh-fallen snow and playfully tracing a smiley face in the ice that had formed along the bottom of the window? Canadian winters are hard on your house and especially hard on your windows. Your mom and dad may have …
Do you own your own home? Congratulations! Depending on how long you’ve lived there, you’ve probably already taken the time to personalize your investment. Perhaps you’ve painted the walls, replaced the carpet, or updated the kitchen. Maybe you’ve been evaluating and prioritizing what project to tackle next. While there will inevitably be dozens of components …
When was the last time you really looked at your windows? Not through them, at them? While they were designed to bring natural light into your home and provide a means of ventilation, without proper care, your home’s windows will likely wear out prematurely and need to be replaced. If you’re like many homeowners, you …
Believe it or not, but very few homeowners think the entirety of their window replacement through by the time they sign a contract with a window company. And one of the most overlooked parts of the replacement is figuring out what kind of window treatments, if any, are going to go on your new vinyl …
Whether it’s old or brand new windows, there is one problem that comes up in conversations with homeowners planning a replacement: condensation on windows. If you have older windows that aren’t as efficient as modern vinyl windows, they are more likely to fog up, accumulate moisture around the sill, or even freeze. But does this …
One of the more tricky areas of window installation is figuring out what to do with the security system, how to make sure it doesn’t get damaged, and who is responsible for making sure the system works once your new windows are installed. Most homeowners overlook these questions during the planning stages of their window …
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of mold? Did you imagine biting into a tangy piece of blue cheese or remember how quickly that penicillin took care of the infection you had? Probably not. More likely, nasty images of a black, slimy fungus came to mind that made you cringe. …
One of the main reasons vinyl is such an attractive material to window manufacturers and homeowners is that compared to wood, it requires a lot less maintenance over time. When manufactured from quality PVC, your windows are supposed to maintain their look and colour for over 25 years. Unlike wood, vinyl windows require just a wipe …
