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…
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,…
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.…
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…
Make sure your house is completely ready to handle Mother Nature’s most challenging season Even though it happens every single year, winter always seems to catch some of us by surprise. The first few flakes…
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…
When it comes to the latest styles and technology in windows and doors going into 2019, JELD-WEN has definitely stayed on top of it all. From our modern collections to our energy efficient design, find…
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer has officially come and gone. And while many homeowners might be prepping the exterior of their homes for the cold, some are planning to…
New windows can improve the comfort and appearance of your home. Even though you might not want to admit it, summer is coming to an end, and that means most homeowners are preparing our homes…
JELD-WEN wins ENERGY STAR Canada’s Window & Door Manufacturer of the Year for 2018 The sun is high, the air is warm, summer renovation projects are in full swing, and that means homeowners are looking…
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,…
Clean lines, simple structure, black finishes and more natural light seem to be at the top of every trend list this year. With more homeowners and interior designers seeking windows with black interior finishes, JELD-WEN…
Today, JELD-WEN is household name. Our company, which employs over 21,000 people worldwide, has manufacturing, distribution and showroom locations across 24 countries, located primarily in North America, Europe and Australia. From our humble beginnings to…