Consumer Replacement Window Information

Basic Window Installation Guide

This guide provides basic information on the installation of PVC windows in low-rise housing in both new and replacement situations.
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Window Anatomy Diagram

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Window Anatomy Diagram

Window Style Guide

The link below is a list with diagrams of some of the Window Styles that are available to the consumer.
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Window Style Guide

How To Keep Windows Condensation Free

Over the past thirty years continual improvements have been made in insulating and air sealing homes. As a result, there are fewer air changes and an increased level of relative humidity inside our homes.
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Condensation Report

How to Reduce Condensation on the Outside of Your Windows

Homeowners who have highly energy-efficient windows may notice condensation forming on the outside under certain weather conditions.

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How to Reduce Condensation on the Outside of Your Windows

Consumers Guide to Energy Efficient Windows and Doors

In recent years, Canadians have spent more on renovations than on new construction, with windows representing one of the largest single investments in a typical renovation. And, when it comes time for major renovations around the home, an increasing number of Canadians are paying as much attention to energy efficiency and economics as they are to architecture and aesthetics.
To read the complete booklet click on link below:
www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/infosource/pub/renovate/windowsanddoors/index.cfm

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