Windows advice needed

[dude905]

Hello ... I'm having a windows guy come over to give me a quote for some windows I need to replace . I live in Brampton , Ontario . I'm looking for Vinyl windows double glass types ... Can you advice me what I should be asking the gentlemen when he comes windows wise ? Thanks

[Jamie42]

Hey dude,

When it comes to windows the big hype these days is energy efficiency. If you aren't yet sure on vinyl windows check this out for a brief comparison of window types:http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/window-types

If you're sure you want vinyl windows you should ask him for the important numbers that will determine the window's effect on energy savings and efficiency. Are you buying from a specific manufacturer? There are some great local manufacturers that give you the energy efficient stats on their models (e.g. window city http://windowcity.com/house-windows/). If you're not interested in looking up what U-factor and all the numbers mean you can't go wrong with Energy Star rated windows (https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm...roduct.&s=mega) because they guarantee efficiency.

Any other questions that might come up will probably have to do with installation time frame and price, for which you should at least get a second quote.

Good luck!

[Shwa Girl]

OP, welcome to the forum

[dude905]

Thanks for the advice and link. I'm having a guy come over from Eco-Choice Windows & Doors . And yes I want Vinyl windows double glass panel ... I heard this company is pretty good . We shall see how the prices are

[dude905]

OP, welcome to the forum

Thank you Shwa Girl

[Zonny]

We replaced ours a few years ago, we got double hung windows (that can open from the top or the bottom) with full screens. Here in NS, getting a home energy audit first provided a rebate on each window we replaced.

Seventeen windows cost us about $10K, then the rebates came back after.

[Ciel]

Company is not a member of Siding and Window Dealers of Canada:
http://www.sawdac.com/dealers.php?prov=ON&region=3

I have noticed companies that are part of associations tend to advertise that fact in their flyers/admail copy.
Since the company website mentions Vaughan and Kitchener locations, you'll need Silverlight to check the Vaughan business directory.

[dude905]

My neighbour before selling his home did all 6 windows he had for $1200.00 installed and they are vinyl ... The windows are not that big .... 2 are casement 30" by 26" and the rest were 36" by 48"

[Thekirvis]

Windows... I need advice for them too, going to create new thread.