You’ve probably heard them referred to as “sealed units”, “glass seal units” or less commonly by their industry name “insulated glass units.” But in the end the conversation is about the same thing. Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) is what makes your windows efficient, incorporates additional features, and provides the majority of the value in your …
With temperatures dropping and weather changing for the worse, many people are beginning to prepare their homes for winter. As you’re making sure your house is ready for the months ahead don’t forget to take some time inspecting your windows. Old and damaged windows are some of the biggest detriments to the energy efficiency of a …
How do you ensure that you get the most out of the money you put into your window replacement? By choosing the right company. And choosing the right company starts with doing your research. Not just into the business, but into the window replacement industry in general. The more you know, the less likely a …
It has been said before, and will be repeated for eternity: good window installation is essential to the performance of your new windows. You can buy the best triple pane windows with all the additional upgrades you can find, but if they are not installed and sealed off correctly, they may not be keeping the …
As with anything you buy, when it comes to energy-efficiency in your home, you get what you pay for. So before you decide to have a replacement window consultation, ask yourself: do my windows really need to be replaced? You can always get a quote on vinyl windows, but a lot of the time the …
Being friends with your neighbours is great! And not only for the barbecues or taking the kids to practice. There are advantages when it comes to doing reno’s on your home as well. Because most of the houses on your street were built around the same time, chances are they go through the same problems …
In our blogs, we often stress the importance a proper installation has on the efficiency of your windows. Good windows cost a lot of money. That’s why they are often thought of as an investment. Ideally, the trade-off for purchasing a high technology window is found in years of savings on heating and cooling bills. …
As their old windows become more shoddy and less energy efficient, most homeowners are faced with the question whether they should replace their windows or try to repair them. It is true that with most problems, there are ways to extend a window’s life with repair. However, you have to understand that any repair may …
There is one question that plagues all home renovation projects: do you go with a more established reputable company and pay more, or do you choose a relatively new company and hopefully save some money on your project? Just like the age-old chicken and egg question, this one may never be truly resolved as both …
When deciding on new windows, ideally you want your replacement to do two things: the windows have to be efficient enough to make the space comfortable, and they have to be practical for the room that they are put in. Most of the time, homeowners want the same kind of functionality as in their old …