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Have you been debating getting the windows in your home replaced but still on the fence as to whether you should go ahead with it or not? 

Here are 8 reasons why you SHOULD move forward with getting your current windows replaced to help you make that decision!

  1. They Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

With the right window systems in place, you could save up to 30% on your energy bills! If you would like to read more about the energy-efficient window systems click HERE!

  1. They’ll Increase the Value of Your Home

Replacing the windows in your home will increase its overall value, so if you do ever decide to sell your home you actually may be able to sell it for more! Replacement windows can offer the homeowner up to 90% return on investment when it comes to curb value and appeal of your home!

  1. Maintain Consistent Indoor Temperatures

Stop allowing the desired temperature for your home to escape through the leaks and cracks of outdated windows. Energy-efficient windows can block up to 70% of solar heat gain (the solar radiation that is admitted through the windows)! 

  1. Protect Your Carpet and/or Furniture!

The sunlight coming in through your current windows could actually be costing you money by degrading the colour and coating of your carpeting and furniture! By installing low E Glass Coated windows you can reduce the fading of colour and coating by up to 75%!

  1. Added Security for Your Family 

Laminated glass windows are ideal for true security in your home. Keep yourself and your family safe with secure and efficient new window replacements. For example, Laminated glass windows can be hit with a baseball bat up to 40 times before even beginning to show any damage to their structure.

  1. Reduce Noise and Increase Privacy 

When having your windows replaced you can have extra inserts installed to help not only reduce the sound of noises that are being made outside of your home from coming in, but you can also keep the conversations and noises being made inside, private! No more being woken up by noisy neighbours.

  1. Enhanced Functionality

It gets rather annoying when your windows don’t open or close as smoothly as they once had. Or that pesky handle that keeps popping off if you’re not SUPER careful with it. New windows will eliminate those everyday annoyances and will improve the overall functionality of your windows altogether.

  1. Clearer Views

Ever notice the condensation that never goes away from your windows? Unfortunately, that’s just the wear and tear of old windows, faulty seals may be allowing the moisture to leak in between the panes of glass in your current window structure. You can say goodbye to that condensation and leakage with your new windows and start enjoying the view of the outdoors again!

Hopefully, these 8 factors to consider will help make your decision a little easier when it comes to replacing the windows in your home.

If you decide to go ahead with the replacement, we’d be more than happy to help you with every step of the process! Give us a call at 1-855-233-9463 or click HERE to get your FREE quote today! (We are also offering 40% off ALL Door and window purchases right now!). Give us a Follow on Instagram and Facebook to see more of what we do!

If you love the appearance of a classic wooden door, but feel more comfortable with the security provided by a steel door… then the Fiberglass door might just be the perfect door for your home! 

Although Fiberglass doors have been on the market for a number of years, it seems to be only more recently that they are taking the door industry by storm. In the Toronto area, it is safe to say that Fiberglass doors likely account for at least half of the entryways for many homes.

But why is this door model so popular? 

Here are 5 main reasons!

  1. Durability – Fiberglass is resistant to dramatic temperature changes, which is something we tend to experience quite often in Canada! These doors won’t rust, bend or scratch easily which will prolong their lifespan. They provide the appearance of a wood door but will not rot, crack or warp easily in the way that true wood doors do. Not to mention these doors are extremely low maintenance when it comes to maintaining their function and visual appearance. 
  1. Versatility – When it comes to Fiberglass doors there is a huge selection of styles, colours, sizes, and glass inserts to choose from to accent your home. The finishes you can choose for these doors are so realistic that they will make your fiberglass door completely indistinguishable from a true wood door, even when it is viewed in close proximity!
  1. Energy Efficiency – Many of the market’s most efficient doors are made of fiberglass. The materials used in these doors aid in preventing heat transfer, improve your home’s ability to retain heat during winter, and contain the cold air coming from your air conditioner during the summer. This will not only help keep your home at your desired temperature all year round, but it can help you save on your energy bills as well.
  1. Safety – Although a Steel door will always be the most secure option for the entryway, that sort of security isn’t necessary for most residential areas. A fiberglass door will still offer an excellent amount of protection for residential homes. They do an incredible job at protecting against impact and intrusion. When you add a high-quality lock to these fiberglass doors it will make them more than secure enough for the majority of homes across Canada.
  1. Longevity – Fiberglass doors will last you an extremely long time and will maintain both their security and visual appearance very well throughout their lifetime. These doors can resist water intrusion warping and bending for decades, many will even last as long as the home itself if kept in good condition. Plus when you have your door installed by us at Euro Choice Windows & Doors, you’ll also get a lifetime warranty on the product! 

These are the top 5 reasons that Fiberglass doors are a popular choice for many homeowners. At Euro Choice Windows and Doors we have a wide range of options for not only fiberglass doors but all other door models as well! When we manufacture and install our products we adhere to strict specifications, and we go through an in-depth quality assurance process to ensure that all of our finished products are inspected for operation and craftsmanship.

Give us a call at 1-855-233-9463 or click HERE to get your FREE quote today! (We are also offering 40% off ALL Door and window purchases right now!).

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If you are a homeowner thinking about getting your windows replaced this thought has likely crossed your mind…


“Why don’t I try replacing the windows myself rather than paying a contractor?”

You may be thinking “it must be cheaper to do it myself”, but although yes, you won’t be paying a contractor for their labour, there are still a lot of other important factors to consider in this particular situation. (Not to mention contractors will usually get better pricing on the windows from manufacturers than you will, which can already help begin to balance out the cost).

Keep reading for the top 3 reasons to avoid DIY window replacements!

Protect the Value of Your Home

While window updates and installations do add an additional cost at the time, they are still the best way to protect the value of your home. Replacing the windows in your home will only add value if they are installed correctly. If you chose to do this task yourself and everything is not done properly, your home’s value could easily decline. Future homebuyers will surely be turned off by poor quality repair work as they’ll have to then pay the extra to fix your mistake. If the installations are not executed correctly, you risk making a poor impression on potential buyers when you go to sell your home. You may also just end up needing to spend more money down the line to repair problems that are caused by poorly installed windows, such as water damage etc. This is why we suggest you save yourself the risk and get it done right the first time by a professional!

It Can Be Dangerous

There are many things to consider when it comes to the health and safety of this sort of project. Do you know how to properly and safely use all of the different tools and materials necessary to install the windows correctly? Are you installing windows on upper-level floors? If so, are you confident in your abilities to perform these tasks while on a ladder or an elevated surface? Licensed window installation contractors will have the necessary training and experience to ensure the job is completed safely. Trust us, a ladder injury can cost you much more than hiring a professional!

Don’t Risk Your Peace of Mind

There’s a lot to be said about having an experienced contractor perform this sort of task on your home, because it ensures the homeowner peace of mind. You must properly and realistically assess your home improvement skills and if you are even the slightest bit uncertain as to whether you can do the job correctly, it pays to hire a professional company who will install your windows properly and can ensure that they work efficiently and will last as long as possible. The last thing you want is to spend the time and money doing it yourself only to realise air is still leaking in and/or out of your home. By avoiding this DIY you’ll be able to enjoy the peace of mind of knowing for certain that the job was done right, plus the added bonus of full protection under your manufacturer’s warranty.

Save yourself the trouble of a DIY window installation and get your free quote HERE!

If you have any other questions, comments or concerns just give us a call at 1-855-233-9463 and we can help you with all of your window (and door) needs! 

Energy-efficient windows are steadily taking over the window market! And for good reason, they provide homeowners with a ton of benefits, some of which are things you may have never even considered… until now. 

Energy-efficient windows, well known as “energy-saving windows” are designed to prevent your heated or cooled air from escaping your home. They are designed for increased insulation which will reduce your home’s energy usage. Which in turn means they’ll also help reduce your bills! All while ensuring your home maintains optimal comfortability overall as well. 

How Can Energy-Efficient Windows Benefit you?

Energy-efficient windows benefit homeowners throughout every season of the year. During winter, the cold draft coming into your home creates an uncomfortable and not very cozy home; because your windows are allowing your (rather costly) warm air to escape through the cracks. Energy-saving windows, make sure that this doesn’t happen

In the summer, not having energy-efficient windows can prove to make it very difficult to cool your home down, causing you to suddenly wish you could just go back to the drifty winter (go figure, right?). 

Energy-saving windows, make sure that neither of these situations happens to your home! They keep your home at the desired temperature that you are trying to achieve by ensuring that no unwanted airflow is leaking in OR out!

How Much Can You Save By Having Energy-Efficient Windows?

Instead of compromising the comfort of your home throughout the changing seasons, you can make a one-time investment and switch over to a win/win situation, so that your home can utilize the energy-efficient window systems to keep you both comfortable and in control of your energy bills! (Energy efficient windows can actually help lower your energy bills by up to 50%!)

Energy savings aren’t the only way to calculate the worth of energy-efficient window installations. These windows also increase your home’s property value! (That goes for almost all new window installations as well, not just the energy-efficient ones.)

What Makes a Window Energy-Efficient?

There are a few factors that can make your windows energy efficient. A window becomes energy efficient when it utilizes:

  • Multiple window glass panes in its structure – they can be either double-pane or triple-pane glass windows (These multi-layer designs create air pockets between the different layers of glass, and then are sealed shut to prevent any air from entering or escaping the layers) 
  • High-quality window frames (the use of higher quality materials will help lower the transfer of heat and insulate your windows better which allow for more efficient heating and cooling for your home)
  • Low-E glass coatings (these coatings are an effective way to keep heat inside your home during the winter or to keep it out of your home during the summer) 
  • Has argon or krypton gas filling between window the panes (these fills help insulate your home better)
  • They have window pane spacers installed (to reduce heat transfer and optimize energy efficiency.) 

These energy-efficient features all help curate the perfect scenario for energy saving. If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns on energy-efficient windows or any of the information in this post just give us a call at 1-855-233-9463 and we can help you with all of your windows (and door) needs!

When homeowners choose a window for their home the attention often goes to the style or model that will look best in their home, or that will allow for the most light or best functionality for opening, closing etc., but what often gets overlooked is the type of glass being used!

Although it may not be the most glamorous part of the selection it is still an extremely important part of the process and can give you so many added benefits just from choosing the right option for your specific needs!

So in light of this, we are going to break down 3 glass options (all of which can be provided by us here at Euro Choice Windows & Doors), including their functionality and benefits! These options include Clear Glass, Low – E glass, and Triple Glass!

Clear Glass
Clear Glass is one of the most basic options that a homeowner can choose for their windows. They provide a great deal of efficiency when it comes to noise reduction over single pane glass. A clear glass window unit will allow for heat and cold air to pass through from the inside or outside easily, without resistance. Clear Glass may have been a more popular choice in previous years but now many people will opt for the following, Low – E. (Low-E is not mandatory in new builds as well).

Low-E Glass
Low – E glass refers to low-emissivity. This glass was created to minimize the amount of infrared and ultraviolet light that comes through your window, without affecting the ability for natural light to be reflected into your home. Low-E glass windows aid in keeping your home at whatever your desired temperature maybe without being affected by outdoor weather conditions. In winter, Low-E Glass helps to reduce indoor heat loss to the cold outdoors by reducing radiant heat transfer and actually reflecting the heat of the interior back into the room, to stabilize temperature! Alternatively, in the summer months, the same effect of keeping interior heat inside, and in winter it helps to reduce the flow of hot outside air into the cooler interior.

Because of these features, Low-E glass actually helps to lower your overall energy costs throughout the year. Because this type of glass reduces transmission of the sun’s UV rays it also helps to avoid early fading and degradation of fabrics and carpeting.

Triple Glass
The Triple glass option is often available as an upgrade for your window glass. Triple pane glass windows are some of the most energy-efficient models on the market, because of the extra pane of glass that is added. Insulating glass helps to keep the cold air outside and warm air inside, and vice versa for temperature regulation all year long. Special coatings are often applied to these glass windows to further enhance their energy-efficient properties by eliminating solar gain. Similar to the Low-E glass, triple glass also helps to avoid early fading and degradation of fabrics and carpeting because of the ability to reduce the transmission from the sun’s UV rays.

There are your 3 amazing glass options for your upcoming window installations! No matter what type of glass you choose we can guarantee that your windows will look absolutely stunning! And if you choose to work with us here at Euro Choice Windows and Doors you’ll also be guaranteed only the best quality and customer service!

If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns on any of the information in this post just give us a call at 1-855-233-9463 and we can help you with all of your window (and door) needs!