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. the exterior walls, foundations, roof, windows and doors) leading to improved energy savings and improved comfort. Comfort means different things to different people. In Canada, there are few debates more divisive than the appreciation for winter. It’s cold. It snows. You find out the hard way, thanks to high bills or a cold house, how energy efficient (or not!) your home truly is. The one thing we can all agree on, is that you want control over what is comfortable to you in your own home. There are a few things you can do to manage the temperature in your home. Relying on your HVAC system as the sole method of maintaining the temperature can…
For the third time in three years, JELD-WEN Canada has been recognized as the ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of the Year for the window and door category. After receiving the distinction in both 2016 and 2017,…
Tired of paying extra for winter? Follow these energy saving tips and watch your heating and energy costs drop. Light it Right Look for the ENERGY STAR® logo when purchasing lights for your home. These…
Customers want their windows to look great, but they also want windows that make them feel great. We call this comfort engineering. Whether the goal of a window upgrade is to add warmth to a…
Vinyl windows are an affordable, low-maintenance window upgrade option. Whether you are building a new home for a client, or replacing the existing windows on a residential or commercial building, vinyl windows are an excellent…
Got the energy-bill blues? There are many ways to reduce the cost of heating, cooling and electricity in the home. If your windows are older or showing signs of wear, they could be the culprits…
How to get the most value out of your summer renovation Many homes look their best during the summer months—lawns are trimmed and green, glistening under the constant care of a sprinkler, windows are sparkling…
What does it mean to feel comfortable? For some, it’s a favorite spot on the couch with the TV on and a big bowl of something tasty. It could also be a sense of safety,…
Have you ever wondered how much energy your home actually produces versus how much it consumes? At JELD-WEN, one of our top priorities is seeking out energy-efficient building solutions. This is why we have partnered…
One of the latest building trends for 2016 is the Net-Zero home. Net-Zero homes are built using the latest energy-efficient products and appliances so that the home consumes as much energy as it produces. These…
Winter is a season that homeowners tend to have a love/hate relationship with. When the weather gets cold, your home becomes a cozy and warm sanctuary. At the same time, you may see an increase to…
There is no one window style that is best for winter. However, the glass options you decide on can have a significant factor on the comfort level of your home when experiencing cold weather. Tripane…
JELD-WEN offers insulating glass options that respond to various environmental conditions, regardless of your home’s geographic location and architecture. Our insulating glass options are available in Low-E dualpane (two glass panels separated by sealed airspace)…
Comfort Engineering is the process of finding the best glass options for each window in your home. By choosing the correct Low-E coating and dual- or triple-pane glazing option, you can regulate the temperature in…
Whether you live near the airport, or next to a neighbor with a barking dog, you may have experienced the unpleasantness of outside noise interrupting your peace and quiet. In some cases, noise can even…