Choosing new windows for your home can be intimidating. It’s an important purchase that impacts curb appeal, energy costs and home comfort for many years to come. Fortunately, purchasing new windows can also be fun. With some expert guidance and an array of available designs, you will find the right windows for you—windows that bring function and beauty to your cherished home. When choosing the perfect windows, you will need to consider how many panes of glass are best, as well as the role of window coatings in creating energy-efficient, long-lasting windows. We want to make it easy for you, so we put together this primer on windowpanes and coatings and how they impact window performance, energy efficiency, indoor comfort and the cost of utilities. Single-pane windows: pros and cons Single-pane windows are windows composed of only a single layer of glass, rather than two or three layers of glass.…
Fall is a season of change. The carefree days of summer are behind us, the kids are back in school and we’re settling into our usual routines. With the arrival of the autumnal equinox here…
Choosing the Right Exterior Doors In part 1 of our buying guide to the most energy-efficient windows and doors, we looked at how to choose the right windows for your home. Much like windows, exterior…
Choosing the Right Windows There’s energy efficient and then there’s the most energy efficient. When it comes to windows and doors, it’s a distinction that means something to homeowners. Increased energy efficiency can improve home…
Energy efficiency is the new black for windows Eco-friendly homes are becoming a popular trend for good reason! Not only are they helping save the planet, but they are saving homeowners heaps of money both…
Your Front Door Can Do More Your front door is the gateway to your home, and the introduction to the style you will find once you walk inside. Your door welcomes people to your property…
No matter where you live – a city, suburb, overlooking pristine mountains or oceans or parks or your next-door neighbor – windows are the one part of your home that offers views in and out,…
Get great savings through Canada Greener Homes Grant Our unique Canadian climate offers homeowners all sorts of challenges. In an ideal world, you would be warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and comfortable…
How your doors impact your home’s efficiency and comfort It probably goes without saying that every homeowner wants their home to be as energy efficient as possible. The benefits are meaningful and certainly well documented,…
Being a homeowner in Canada is not always easy on your pockets but there are smart investments you can make that will benefit you in the long term. What may that be? Installing energy-efficient windows…
Summer can be an expensive time of the year, what with all the fun trips and outings you have planned. Fortunately, staying cool doesn’t have to be on that list of expenses. Try out some…
Exploring the Exceptional Advantages of Tri-Pane Windows Summer is hot. Let’s talk about what you can do to help keep your home cool and comfortable in the often overbearing summer heat. Replacing and upgrading your…
2020 marked the start of a new decade, which means new and innovative trends are definitely on the horizon. While some homeowners may have a clear idea of the style, product or materials they are…
You’ve waited patiently while the temperatures plummeted, the snow fell, and the winds howled. Now, it’s time to cast aside your hibernation habits and welcome the warmth! Now is the time for you to start…