Category: Windows

How to Install an Egress Window in Your Basement

Does your basement feel dark and uninviting? One effective way to brighten up the space is by adding egress windows. However, choosing the right windows and ensuring they meet safety standards can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry! We’ve outlined the steps...

Understanding R-value, U-value, and ER Ratings

Many confusing words and acronyms are thrown around when people start talking about windows. Sometimes it’s hard to know what is essential, and what is just a selling point. Two of the most commonly heard, and misunderstood, terms used today...

Top Door Parts & Features for Enhanced Home Security

If you have noticed an uptick in theft or mischief in your neighbourhood lately, you may be thinking about your home’s security. It’s easy to overlook the importance of door security, but standard doors often lack the necessary parts and...

Egress Window Building Code: What You Need to Know

What are Egress Windows? An egress window is a type of window that can be easily opened from the inside without any keys, tools, or physical difficulties. The Ontario Building Code states that these types of windows must be in...

Can You Replace Windows In The Winter?

It's that time of year again – the temperature has plummeted, and the biting cold is seeping through your windows. But does this mean you're stuck with drafty, inefficient windows until spring? Absolutely not. Don’t let the winter weather chill...

Window Styles For Your Next Upgrade

Are outdated windows diminishing your home's aesthetic and value? It can be hard to know which types of windows will work best for a stunning transformation. We understand the importance of modernizing your windows to enhance both the appearance and...

Easy Egress Windows For Your Basement

Are you currently in the midst of upgrading your basement? Have you got your renovation plans in order, but you've hit a roadblock trying to find the perfect egress windows? If you've spent hours scouring the internet and visiting stores...

How To Access New Energy Efficiency Rebates

Upgrading your windows and doors with energy-efficient products can reduce your energy consumption and enhance the comfort of your home. To help you do this, the province of Ontario joined Enbridge Gas for the co-delivery of the Canada Greener Homes Initiative. All eligible...

Celebrity Homes: Window and Doors

Are you looking for some inspiration for your next renovation project? Look no further than celebrity homes for some stylish and innovative ideas. In this blog, we take a closer look at some Canadian celebrity homes that feature window and...

Egress Window Sizes

If you want to turn your home’s basement into a legal apartment, you must ensure that your space is compliant with your local building code. As outlined in most building codes, every bedroom in a basement suite must be equipped...