Consumer's Guide to Understanding Windows and Installation
This must-see video has been produced to help the public make more educated decisions when buying replacement windows and deals with everything from choosing the right window product to having it installed professionally.
The video developed by The Siding and Window Dealers Association of Canada, NRCan and The Window and Door Manufacturers Association.


Consumer's want Assurance...
Window Wise is Assurance

"Window Wise is not a brand or company name but rather an industry effort at quality control of windows and installers designed to give consumers peace of mind in a business that has 2000 window manufacturers scattered across Canada and no trade certification for installers. Look for the Window Wise logo. I definitely support this program."

Jon Eakes, Just Ask Jon Eakes, HGTV


This national window certification program helps consumers choose a high quality window and a high quality installation to go with it. All Window Wise contractors are registered and trained in high quality window installations. Visit www.windowwise.com for more information on this sensational program.



RenoPlan Home Renovation Financing. Renovation Financing Made Easy!
Developed by SAWDAC, RenoPlan Home Renovation Financing is available through our dealer members and gives homeowners access to funds to complete virtually any home renovation. The program lets you finance amounts from $1,000 to $25,000. Monthly payments are required, with terms of up to fifteen years available on amounts of $2,500 and over. No security is taken. All loans are fully open, with no penalties for early repayment.
Call 1-800-813-9616 for More Info

Shopping for Windows? Here's some useful information - by Phil Lewin, Vinyl Window Designs
Vinyl windows were first developed in the European market. The typical style in Europe is known as a "Tilt and Turn" as a description of its operating characteristics. These heavy framed windows did not achieve popularity in North America where vertical and horizontal sliding windows traditionally dominated the market.
In the early 1980s, windows with assembled (screwed together) frames and sashes were introduced into the Ontario market by companies such as Guardline Industries, while heavier duty styles such as Tilt and Turn as well as casement were introduced in the prairie provinces by companies such as Duraco Windows. (Click the PDF for full article).

Full Article - Shopping for windows in Canada






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