When it comes to renovations, and window replacement specifically, it seems like every company out there spins the story to fit their needs. Replacement window companies will tell you that the best thing you can do is get all new windows. Window tint or repair companies will talk at length about how all your windows …
Did you know that practically all custom window companies in Canada require a deposit at the time your contract is signed? That means you’re usually paying a good part of the final price long before the windows are even manufactured. The deposit ensures you are committed to your replacement and won’t back out after your …
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 …
Absolutely. As long as you do it properly, and in the right amount of time. In our posts, we often try to narrow down the most important things you should know about replacement windows. And if there is one thing you should know about window contracts, is that whatever is written down and signed upon by …
When homeowners think about replacing old drafty and leaky windows they rarely consider the added benefits of replacing their patio door as well. Yet a lot of heat and utility money can get lost through old patio doors. After all, the bigger the opening, the more heat it allows to escape. Modern patio doors are …
Cracks? Chips? Holes? These stucco problems are quite common when replacing old units with new vinyl windows. But the bigger part of the problem might be the condition of the stucco itself and how it was applied in the first place. Stucco also has to be applied directly onto the black construction paper. Often in …
When planning your kitchen renovation, homeowners need to pay close attention to many aspects that will define this space for years to come, especially when it comes to window replacement. It demands spaces that breathe life, invite natural light, and offer convenience at every turn. From the essential morning coffee to the joy of cooking …
It’s about more than just money. Here is a very common situation. You have an older house and most of the windows are drafty, leaky, cracked, or all three.
As we usually do, we started the week looking through some articles that relate to the window industry. Peaceful enough? Seems so. But the amount of sarcastic and negative comments gathered by asking regular folks a simple question like “how do you know it’s time to replace your windows?” had us both amused and concerned. …
There are thousands of renovation and window replacement companies in Canada today fighting for your business. So why is the replacement industry at large treated with so much mistrust? What should you look out for when picking an Edmonton window company?