Imagine your home perched near the edge of Lake Ontario or the shoreline of Georgian Bay. It’s beautiful, but it also means your windows are constantly at odds with nature. The environmental stressors in coastal zones are no joke. They affect not just your view, but the structural integrity of your window frames.
Most of us tend to think of UV rays as something we only need to worry about outside, but some can also make their way indoors. Ultraviolet light comes in three forms: UVA, UVB, and UVC. While UVC is blocked by the Earth’s atmosphere, UVA and UVB rays can pass through windows, contributing to the fading of furniture, damage to interiors, and even potential health risks over time.
When you’re shopping for windows, you might encounter the terms clear glass and Low-E glass, but what do they really mean — and which is better for your home?
Have you ever wondered what separates a high-performance window from the standard units most homes still use? It's not just a buzzword; the term "high-performance" in the window industry reflects specific criteria, including thermal insulation, advanced glazing systems, and innovative frame materials designed to meet or exceed today's energy-efficiency demands.
If you’ve lived through an Amherst winter, you already know how brutal it can be. Heavy snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and icy winds are just part of daily life here. That’s why affordable, Canadian-made windows built for high energy efficiency are essential — not a luxury. That’s what we’ll discuss in this post.
Charlottetown offers a unique blend of charm and challenge — beautiful coastal views and historic streets, but also unpredictable weather, strong winds, and salt-filled air. That’s why smart homeowners in Charlottetown are switching to affordable, energy-efficient, Canadian-made windows that can handle it all.