When designing or renovating your residence, there are always a lot of issues that pop up. Window replacement is perhaps one of the most challenging home renovations to deal with. You’ll most likely want to not just replace windows but to enhance the curb appeal of the exterior. That’s where many Calgary homeowners come to …
Bay and bow windows also known as “projection windows” are a win-win design solution. They do a great job at the main architectural challenges – they give an original look and discreet elegance to the facade and make the interior brighter and more spacious. Not surprisingly, many homeowners in Edmonton are increasingly opting for bay …
Looking for excellent casement windows for your home? Do you want to install the ones that are easy to open and close? Casement windows might be the perfect option for your needs. They hinge at the side and could be opened outward to the left or right. They are also called crank windows since they are opened …
Bow and bay window replacements can be some of the more complicated and challenging projects. This applies both to the work required, and providing an accurate price or quote for the project. In today’s post, we’ll discuss some of the problems associated with bow/bay windows, show you some pictures of completed work, and discuss risks …
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, …
Window shopping used to be a special family activity. Holidays memories were made with children peering through windows of city storefront displays and putting together their “wish lists” with all their favourite toys. Today’s window shopping for adults can be just as exciting and overwhelming. With the many choices available for replacement windows—energy efficiencies, high-tech …
In many ways the living room is like the centrepiece of your home. It is the face of your house on the outside, and a hub of family activity inside. That’s why windows for living room have to look good, be efficient to keep your home comfortable, let in lots of light, and be operable to allow for ventilation. Factoring that these are probably the biggest window openings in your home and they don’t necessarily fit standard sized windows, you may have a conundrum when it comes to deciding which window style to get. We wanted to discuss some common options for living room windows in Canada and hopefully make the selection process easier for you.
Believe it or not, but the age of your home often has more to do with whether you need to replace your windows, than the condition of your existing windows. This is because the wall structure often suffers more from a broken seal than the actual window unit. While the window itself may not show …
A lot of the time when people decide to get a window replacement it is directly because of problems with the sealed unit. For those that don’t know, a sealed unit is the smaller frame inside your window that holds the glass panes together. In modern custom windows, sealed units are often filled with the …
Window grills are the decorative bars that are placed in between the panes of your window to give it a unique look, or match the aesthetic with other windows. As a homeowner, putting grills in is just one way to make your windows look unique, and stand out from the rest of the street. Different …