When we see a door with flaked paint, windows with greying frames or brick joints that are starting to crumble… we quickly get the impression that the house is abandoned!
A house is comprised of a sound and solid basic structure with ventilation, heating and air-conditioning systems, all parts of a coherent whole where each component has an influence on all of the others. Maintenance, improvement and renovations are all excellent occasions to increase the performance of this whole.
If there is a flaw in the insulation, there be will a large demand on the heating system; if ventilation is insufficient, excessive humidity will settle in; if the sun shines all day into your living area, the air-conditioning will work overtime and so on. There is good news! Each element can be improved to increase the global performance of the home. With this in mind, we quickly see the importance of good windows.
Replacing or repairing doors and windows is a very profitable long-term investment. Aluminium or PVC windows always provide a good impression with their sturdiness and their insensitivity to harsh climate and the ravages of time. They are easy to maintain and alone enhance the appearance and value of a home. They also increase the comfort inside the home. Since they are entirely weatherproof, they preserve the temperature of the home INSIDE the home regardless if it is snowing or very hot outside. Hence, in winter, there are no more hot air leaks, no more icy glass surfaces, fogged up and frosted on the sides; in summer the house is cool. We gain comfort and greatly reduce energy consumption. This is the beauty of quality windows.
Installing high-energy performance windows provides superior comfort that contributes to optimizing energy consumption – no more waste! Also, ENERGY STAR certified doors, windows and skylights filter the sun’s rays to reduce their effect on furniture, leather sofas, wooden blinds and window dressing materials. Windows that are well insulated and properly installed are not prone to condensation or mould; the frames will remain in good condition for a long time.
- Are your doors and windows in harmony with your exterior?
- Are your doors and windows in harmony with your interior?
- Does the glass turn cold during the night?
- Do the hardware, frames or screens tend to deteriorate?
- Are the doors and windows sturdy enough to resist a break-in?
- Are the sealed joints and weather-stripping damaged?
- Are the doors and windows easy to operate?
- Are the doors and windows easy to operate?
