Looking for excellent 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 …
As you may already know from our previous posts, the window replacement process can be intricate. Just how complicated your project gets, depends on your needs as a homeowner. If you are making your decision based on price and speed of delivery, your criteria for a window company will be altogether different from a homeowner …
Egress windows provide emergency exits to homeowners in case of fire or other life-threatening situation. While they are not a new concept, the standards and regulations associated with where they are needed and what sizes are required have changed. During our consultation appointments, we found that many window companies do not properly inform the homeowners about …
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 …
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 …
If you have already started thinking about a window replacement project, you’ll probably realize that the same window style won’t work across the whole house. Different windows are best suited for different rooms depending on what the room is used for, where it is located in the house, and even which side relative to the Sun the window will be on. Don’t worry we’ll explain.
For centuries, man has recognized the need for windows. Whether they were a simple opening used to promote ventilation, a roughly covered area to get the jump on unwanted company, or a glazed pane used to enhance the aesthetics of the building, windows have been a useful component to the home. As we’ve seen throughout …
You’ve heard it said, “They don’t make things like they used to.” Well, that’s true for windows too, and that’s a good thing. New, energy-efficient windows help budget-conscious homeowners keep heating and cooling costs down while improving the overall comfort, aesthetics and curb appeal of their home. New replacement windows come in a variety of …
When it comes to choosing replacement windows for your home, you often have a choice of products that match different budgets. There are two main types of windows: crank and sliding. Crank windows are more expensive but are also more efficient. Slider windows are cheaper but don’t have the same efficiency performance as crank windows. …
You can prepare yourself by doing some initial research into what a window installation entails, how different windows work and benefit your home, and what’s the best way to protect your window investment. To ensure your window replacement is successful, it is important that quality windows are used, that they are installed properly, and that your windows have a good warranty that will protect them for their lifetime. All these things contribute to the final price of your window replacement, and can make the difference of thousands of dollars. Let’s break it down further, and see why some windows cost more than others