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As winter sets in with colder temperatures, you may be noticing failures or inefficiencies with your current windows and doors. It can become very costly and uncomfortable to deal with constant heat loss through windows and doors.  Suppose you have problems like moisture leaking into your home, cracked glass panes or air leaks. You should consider…

A common question that's asked by homeowners when replacing windows is what the approximate cost would be. This question is challenging to answer over the phone for even the most basic window product. That's because every homeowner's needs are different. The approximate cost depends on several variables: the number of windows, measurements, the type of replacement…

When thinking about buying new windows, you should look for the highest quality of window that you can afford, a company that cares about installation details, and a company that will assure you in writing they will be there for you with any follow-up concerns.   Vinyl has come a long way from its lesser-quality, early…

What Makes a Window Energy-Efficient? To estimate the total efficiency of a window, we need to measure and compare four variables; U-value, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), Visible Light Transmittance(VLT), and Light to Solar Gain (LTG) ratio. Together, they tell how well the glass insulates and how well light passes through the glass.   What are Energy-Efficient…

An entry door can be your home’s star attraction, but your exterior front door takes a lot of punishment from the outside world. How long you can expect an entry door to last depends on its material, the calibre of its manufacture, the direction it faces, and the quality of its installation.   How long Do…

Glass is a versatile element that is integral to the structure of contemporary buildings. It is both a vector of light and a decorative accent when combined within a door frame. There are six basic applications applied to glass; tempering, lamination, tinting, frosting, Low-E film, and insulation.   Let's look at these modifications and how each…

A door is a gateway into a home. The importance of a well-designed door in contemporary homes cannot be understated, as the energy efficiency of an entry-level door is just as important as the insulation in walls. The quality of the components and the quality of the installation play a big role.   What does R-value…

You can use weatherstripping products to prevent cold air from entering your home around your existing door and window frames.  Pad the gaps but keep the functionality of the window or door by measuring the exact minimum and maximum depths of the voids so the thickness and width of each product matches. When it comes to…