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Getting Rid of Foggy Windows
How to Handle Window Condensation: Dealing with window condensation can be frustrating for homeowners, especially when it fogs up your view and compromises energy efficiency. Whether you’re struggling with condensation inside, outside, or between your window panes,...
Choosing The Right Window For Your Home
When purchasing residential windows, several factors and features must be considered to ensure optimal performance, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Here's a comprehensive list to help you make an informed decision: Type of Window: Different styles serve different...
Common Residential Window Problems
Windows are essential components of a home, providing light, views, ventilation, and insulation. Over time, though, various issues can arise. Here are some common residential window failures and their causes: Seal Failure in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs): Symptoms:...
How your windows and doors in Ottawa can help you save at the thermostat
No one wants to pay extra to heat or cool a home. Non-insulated windows and doors cause air leaks, making it harder to maintain a constant temperature in your home. Your thermostat has to work harder, driving up electricity bills. This is the primary reason why so...
The Importance of Your Ottawa Windows in Keeping Your Home Warm
Windows play critical in the temperature regulation of your home. Faulty or outdated Ottawa windows may make your home colder bringing down indoor temperature. In general, we worry about heating costs and insulation, but we often overlook the role that windows play in...
Differences Between Commercial and Residential Glass Windows in Ottawa
Commercial glass windows in Ottawa are markedly different from residential glass windows in structure and thickness. Each type of glass serves its distinct role and is employed according to commercial and residential requirements. Knowing the difference between these...
What to consider before ordering custom glass in Ottawa
Glass has always been an integral feature of architecture. Since the advent of modern architecture, glass has occupied even more of a central role in design and decoration. Before, glass was primarily employed in stained glass, windows, observatories, greenhouses and...
Ways to Prevent Window Air Leaks During Ottawa Winters
Ottawa winters have a well-deserved reputation for being harsh, not to mention the frequent winter winds that are their hallmark. Heating becomes a pertinent concern, and so do heating bills. However, many are not aware that your windows could be the reason why your...
Make the Best Use of Mirrors in Your Home Design
A perfect decorative mirror can transform both the look and feel of a room. The use of mirrors in the interior design of a home is relatively easy. All you need to execute your idea perfectly is a vision of how your mirrors should function in your home. Should it...
Things to consider when replacing your windows in Ottawa
How old are the windows in your Ottawa home? Take a good look at them, especially considering opening or closing difficulties. If you sense some drafts or see cracks, you are losing money on energy expenses that can be put to better use. If you spot water damage, you...
