Window Types
Matte vs Sheen Window Finishes: What’s Best for Your Home?
When it comes to window finishes, choosing between matte and glossy finishes has a bigger impact than many homeowners expect. While the structure and placement of a window influence the room’s layout, the finish subtly guides how the room feels and behaves under different lighting conditions.
Vinyl Windows: Pros and Cons
Vinyl windows are crafted from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a plastic compound known for its strength, durability, and resistance to moisture. This material offers an alternative to traditional window frame options such as wood, aluminum, and fibreglass. Let's break down the defining features and differences between these types.
Hopper Windows: A Complete Guide for Canadian Homeowners
A hopper window is a type of inward-tilting window hinged at the bottom. It opens from the top and swings into the room, unlike an awning window, which is hinged at the top and opens outward. Hopper windows have been used for centuries in basements, cellars, and utility rooms, providing natural light, ventilation, and, in many cases, a code-compliant egress solution.
What Window Frames Are Best for Coastal Areas in Ontario?
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.
Smart Glass Windows: What They Are
Imagine looking out your window on a bright summer day and, without drawing a curtain, being able to dim the sunlight with the tap of a finger — or no tap at all. That’s the essence of smart glass. Unlike regular glass, which is static and passive, smart glass is dynamic. It changes its light transmission properties depending on environmental conditions or user input.
Maximizing Privacy with Frosted and Textured Glass Windows
Privacy glass functions through several methods that alter the transparency of the glass surface. These methods range from mechanical modifications, like etching or sandblasting, to technological innovations such as smart glass systems. Understanding how each type works is essential to choosing the right one for specific needs.
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