What is the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient?
Let the sun shine in, or not. The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measurement can help you achieve a desired increase or decrease in the amount of solar radiation (heat) passing through a window into your home.
What is visual transmittance?
The amount of light you let into your home is a matter of personal taste. When replacing your windows, understanding the VT will help you get it right.
What is Low-E Glass?
Low-emissivity (low-E or LoE) glass, commonly known as LoE glass, is engineered to reflect radiant heat, significantly improving the thermal efficiency of windows. Emissivity measures how much heat a glass surface transfers through it.
Energy efficiency - breaking down energy ratings
Navigating window and glass ratings can be perplexing, as higher numbers are preferred in some cases while lower numbers are preferred in others. To assist you, here are some helpful tips.
Keeping your energy costs down and comfort level up
Windows provide light, warmth and ventilation, but they also decrease home energy-efficiency and can affect the comfort in your home. Choosing the right glass option will allow you to find a balance between energy costs and the desired level of home comfort.
Today’s window technology fights the climate in every season!
In today's fight against climate change, your home's windows are more than just a source of natural light — they are key players in energy efficiency. Modern window technology can significantly reduce your energy bills by optimizing solar heat gain in the winter and minimizing it in the summer.
Winter humidity and temperature guidelines
As the winter chill settles in Ottawa, maintaining a cosy and healthy indoor environment becomes paramount. Your home's temperature and relative humidity are not just matters of personal preference; they play crucial roles in both your well-being and the integrity of your living space.
Understanding what causes window condensation
Winter in Ontario brings picturesque cityscapes, but it also brings an unwelcome guest: window condensation. This pesky issue can disrupt your comfort and harm your home's energy efficiency. Explore the common causes of this problem and learn how to prevent it.
Why should you take condensation seriously?
It's easy to dismiss window condensation as just a bit of harmless moisture. However, these seemingly trivial water droplets can seep into hidden spaces, causing significant home damage and health issues over time.
Prevent Condensation: Tips for a Moisture-Free and Comfortable Home
Condensation on windows is a common problem that many homeowners face, especially during extreme temperatures. Not only can it be unsightly, but it can also cause damage to your home over time. In this article, we will discuss the causes of condensation and provide you with tips on how to prevent and manage it in your home.
New windows: a condensation solution?
If you've diligently followed recommendations to decrease humidity in your home but still find yourself grappling with persistent condensation issues, there might be underlying problems at play.
Condensation's year-round semblance - Unmasking a mystery
Have you ever wondered why your windows get all fogged up or drippy? It's not just a winter thing! From humid summers to chilly winters, condensation can form on your windows any time of the year. This can lead to potential damage to windows and home interiors, and affect energy efficiency.
Window replacement - During the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped our relationship with our homes. With remote work becoming the norm, those long-ignored home maintenance projects are now front and centre. Without the daily commute, we’re noticing the wear and tear: outdated kitchens and bathrooms, worn-out floors, cloudy windows, uninspiring home offices, and a lack of cosy spaces to unwind.
Video - Typical door Installation
Considering door replacement in the Ottawa area? Here's a short video that shows some of the installation steps from the removal of an old door to the installation and finishing of a new steel Dimensions Doors entrance door.
Video - Typical window installation
Considering window replacement in the Ottawa area. Here's a short video that shows some of the steps. From the removal of an old window to the installation and finishing of the new North Star vinyl casement window.
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