Keep Comfortable Temperatures In Your Home
For older windows, the best choice is total window and frame replacement with new, high-performance ENERGY STAR® certified windows.
All About Window Testing
Faulty, leaking, windows can be frustrating, both financially and lack energy efficiency. Windows that let drafts in, cause cold spots, collect condensation, dampness, and mould, usually don’t offer enough defense against noise pollution. Due to these problematic results, windows have to go through a thorough testing process to make sure they have been designed correctly and offer sufficient protection and energy efficency to the resident.
“Thermally Broken” Windows Explained
The term ‘thermally broken’ is used in the window and door manufacturing industry to describe a window’s construction. It means that you manufacture the aluminum frame to have an interior and exterior side joined by barrier. The barrier helps inhibit conductive thermal energy loss.
Federal and provincial housing supply efforts shouldn’t jeopardize affordability and climate resilience.
Provinces are also looking at housing design standards to increase housing supply while decreasing process burdens. The B.C. government announced a Standardized Housing Design Project this fall, with the goal of streamlining permitting processes and building more homes faster.
FGIA Updates PVC Lineal Standard
By upgrading to energy efficient windows, insulation, air sealing and ventilation in existing buildings, we can effectively prevent energy loss and maintain a comfortable indoor environment – even without cooling, these upgrades help make a home more comfortable.
A Sustainable Home is an Affordable Home
By upgrading to energy efficient windows, insulation, air sealing and ventilation in existing buildings, we can effectively prevent energy loss and maintain a comfortable indoor environment – even without cooling, these upgrades help make a home more comfortable.
Aligning Incentives with Climate Change Goals
B.C. has taken a big step towards achieving its net-zero commitments for buildings and energy efficiency from windows with low U-values, and by proposing changes to the Demand-side Measures Regulation, which governs demand-side management (DSM) programs for gas and electric utilities in the province.
Energy-Efficient Window Terms Explained
Updating or installing new windows for a new residential or commercial build requires a bit of a learning curve to understand the “science” behind an energy-efficient window. When speaking with a window consultant you will come across certain terms pertaining to the design of the window frame, glass and spacer systems.
Most Efficient Criteria For Windows And Sliding Glass Doors
Most Efficient criteria for windows and sliding glass doors – Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recognition criteria for residential windows and sliding glass doors sold in Canada
Energy Efficient Windows Remain a Top Priority for Homes and Buildings
Energy Efficient Windows Remain a Top Priority for Homes and Buildings in Canada and the USA. Home buyers increasingly want to live in an energy-efficient homes, and statistics show that the proportion of them willing to pay extra is rising fast.