Windows and Doors
Installation and Replacement Services in North York, Ontario

North York window and door installation can be a great way to spend your money due to how much value it can add to your home. On the outside, many people think windows are just another extremely expensive renovation that won’t add any future value to a home, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Throughout the winter months, old windows tend to let in a lot of cold air from outside. This causes your furnace to continually run to keep your home warm. A furnace that continually runs nonstop can quickly result in high energy bills at the end of the month. This also applies in the summer months when warm air seeps through your old windows. Your air conditioner will always be running just to keep your house cool.

Sometimes a window repair can be done, but if the window is too old and too damaged, then you’ll have to install a new one. If you’re not too familiar with how the window installation process works, then it’s best to leave it to the professionals. You’ll want to contact a window contractor and see if they can drop by for an inspection on all of your windows. If all of the windows in your home are original ones that were installed at the same time, there’s a good chance that they will all be in the same condition. That also depends on a few factors, though, such as how badly the outdoor elements affected certain windows.

There are a variety of different types of windows out there, and each has its own specific purpose.

• Awning Windows
• Casement Windows
• Double Slider Windows
• Double Hung Windows
• Single Slider Windows
• Single Hung Windows
• End Vent Slider
• Picture Windows

It’s good to educate yourself on how each of these windows functions before you decide on the purchase. Windows are something you’ll want to get right the first time because they are very expensive.

If you’re able to view different windows in a showroom, it’s recommended so that you can get a sense of how they’ll look in your home. Windows aren’t something that can really do a lot of trial and error on. Once they are installed and sealed up, it would be frustrating if you later realized you don’t like how they look and wanted to remove and replace them again.

If you’re tired of ice building up around your windows and are sick of always feeling cold and drafty air running through your home, then consider getting a window replacement done. The initial cost can seem intimidating at first, but you’ll be glad you got it done when you walk into your home on a cold winter day and don’t feel an instant chill running through your body.