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It is definitely worth getting vinyl windows. Renowned for their energy efficiency, low maintenance, and affordability, vinyl windows are the most often installed windows in North America. Knowing the pros and cons of vinyl windows can help you decide whether vinyl windows are the best choice for your window installation. In this article, we'll answer the…

How can you make your house brighter?; our ten excellent tips are listed here. A room flooded with natural light awakens our senses with crisp awareness of the outdoors while sunbeams and shadows ignite a room. Even if you haven’t consciously stood in the centre of your room wishing it was brighter, you’ve realized the benefits…

Depending on your house's age and budget, you’ll either lean toward a retro-fit / insert installation (older home) or a full-frame-out installation (newer home.) One is slightly more thorough than the other. However, full-frame-out comes with a cost of time and money. Both installation methods are widely used and each type of installation comes with its…

It’s no secret that our earth continues to heat up at a rapid rate. With these environmental challenges comes new hurdles and they must be taken into consideration when making upgrades to your home. Not only do windows offer a luxurious aesthetic appeal, but they also serve as a barrier to strong UV rays. These ultraviolet…

If you’ve been living with worn-out windows and doors, you may have no idea how much new windows and doors can change your life, not just your home. Energy-saving government programs, advances in the science of vinyl, and beautiful products mean it’s a renovation that pays back in a multitude of ways.   Our homes have…

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…

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…