As warm weather arrives, you might be thinking about upgrading your windows for various reasons – better insulation during colder months, reducing energy bills, keeping the heat out during summer, or even increasing the size of your windows for more natural light and stunning views. With the growing trend of Canadians favouring larger windows, it’s essential to carefully consider how your window choices will impact your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and overall expenses. Although renovations can be costly, many renovations will increase the value of your home, give it greater curb appeal and help you sell more easily in the future, if that’s one of your goals. The Growing Window-to-Wall Ratio Trend: Between 2000 and 2016, the Canadian window-to-wall ratio (WWR) experienced a substantial increase, jumping from 8-10% to 17-25%. This highlights the importance of selecting high-performance windows that balance generous glass areas with optimal home comfort. A larger glass…
A fresh new year offers plenty of possibilities. Naturally, we start thinking about how we can improve our lives. In the past few years, more than ever, it has meant taking a new look at…
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…
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You don’t need to watch home improvement shows to know that energy efficiency already tops most people’s lists of ‘must-haves’ on new home purchases. Windows offer the biggest opportunity to improve the building envelope (i.e.…
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…
According to a Scotiabank survey, six out of ten Canadian homeowners intend to renovate within the next two years. With this in mind, we want you to be prepared. Content creators make DIY window installation…
Making the Most of Our Canadian Winters What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about winter? Is it making snowmen? Going for a picturesque skate? Chances are the first thing that…
Your home should be cozy in the winter, cool in the summer, and comfortable all year round. Comfort engineering is the practice of selecting the optimal window for each unique part of your home. Since…
With cold, colder and the coldest weather on the way, there’s no better time than now to get your home ready. We recommend you take a few minutes to protect the investment you’ve made in…
In this Canadian climate, selecting the right windows for your home can be crucial – especially in provinces where the cold winters last just a bit longer. While there isn’t one particular window style that…