Top considerations when choosing windows
When it comes to getting a return on your home improvement investment, replacing your old windows may be one of your best opportunities, especially if your windows are more than 15 years old. Choosing the right windows and finding the right installation company can be a bit exhausting, but it'll pay off in the long run.
Choosing a window style - a practical guide
Are you tired of dealing with windows that just don't seem to meet your needs? It's possible that the existing ones were installed based on a generic architectural plan, which could be causing inefficiencies in your home.
Typical custom window shapes
Most window manufacturers offer a plethora of custom window shapes (architectural windows) to replace existing windows or accommodate new home window installations. Check out our window shape diagram.
Trim, capping, cladding, brickmould, flushmount & nail fins
Understanding the various ways to finish the exterior of windows and doors is crucial for achieving the desired outcome. This blog entry explores different finishing options and provides visual comparisons to guide you through the selection process.
Is it time to replace your old windows?
In the last 20 years, window technology has advanced dramatically offering energy efficiencies that can save heating & cooling COSTS and increase the year-round comfort level within the home. If big energy is running off with your money, maybe it's time for a change.
Slider window configurations
Horizontal slider windows are one of the more economical styles of operational windows available. They are ideal for basements, bathrooms, and kitchens and are available in four slider configurations to suit your needs.
Slider Windows - Pros & Cons
Slider windows are the perfect choice for wide horizontal configurations. They are conventional, simple, and stylish depending on the options being chosen. Plus, they are relatively easy-to-clean. But, are they the right window for you?
Casement Windows - Pros & Cons
Casement windows are becoming one of the most popular styles of a window that you can buy. They are traditional, stylish, easy-to-use and available in so many options, but are they right window for you?
Awning Windows - Pros & Cons
Awning windows are the perfect choice for horizontal and vertical orientations. They are conventional and stylish, and there are lots of aesthetic and energy-saving options available, but are they the right window for you?
Hung Windows - Pros & Cons
Hung windows are the most popular style of window that you can buy. They are traditional, stylish, easy-to-clean and available in so many options, but are they right window for you?
What's to know about Bay and Bow Windows
Beautiful inside and out, bay and bow windows add character, make a dramatic statement to the exterior and interior of a home, and increase curb appeal.
What's to know about window jambs?
Over the last 75 years or so, traditional wooden windows have been evolving in many directions including technology, materials, parts and even component names. The window jamb is still the backbone of a window but there are other related components that make a window more customizable and efficient. This article will help you understand what a jamb, jamb liner and jamb extension are, and how today’s replacement windows have become more adaptive.
Waterproofing your windows starts with the flashing
Most window leaks are a result of incorrect flashing installation. New window installations and replacements should take this into consideration.
Crystal Clear Living: The Magic of Self-Cleaning Windows Unveiled
Dirty windows can have a profoundly negative effect on your mood, and your outlook. Everything's so much more invigorating through clean windows! And it doesn't have to be a chore to keep them that way!
Sound choices for windows
In today's urban landscape, marked by inner-city land shortages and escalating costs, homes are cropping up in close proximity to one another, even in areas deemed undesirable just a decade ago. The consequence? Denser urban living, heightened traffic, increased construction, and an incessant barrage of noise that can truly test one's sanity.
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Bayview Windows
A homeowner's guide to energy ratings & efficiency
What is a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)?
From comfort to efficiency - The art of window shopping
What is an R-value?
Window maintenance - Winter screen removal & cleaning
What is a U-factor?
Energy Star (ER) rating - An overall measure of energy efficiency?
Energy Star product specification comparisons
9 basics to consider before shopping for a new door
CDN Energy Star climate zones
The true meaning of BEST in replacement windows
Bayview Windows Festive Holiday Schedule
Energy efficiency & the importance of proper installation
Moisture between window panes? The truth about regassing and resealing
What is Air Leakage (AL)?
