Windows and doors can account for up to 25 percent of total house heat loss. There are a number of options for upgrading the energy efficiency of your windows. Windows can be repaired by servicing hardware such as latches, cranks and locks or retrofitted with caulking and weather stripping or adding glazing and storm windows. At times the best choice is total window and frame replacement with new, high- performance ENERGY STAR® certified windows or inserts. If the frames are still in good condition, inserts (i.e. new sash and glazing units) can be a good option, especially for homes with heritage status. Replacing Glazing, Sashes and Windows Properly installed energy-efficient windows make homes more comfortable by reducing drafts and increasing the temperature of the interior side of the window, reducing condensation. Energy-efficient windows will have many of the following features: double-, triple- or even quadruple-glazing low-emissivity (low-E) glass inert gas,…
As home heating costs continue to rise, saving money and conserving the home’s warm air has become a top priority for many Canadian homeowners. That’s why it’s essential…
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The City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers low-interest loans to homeowners to improve energy efficiency and save money! The high upfront costs of home improvements…
Toronto contractors and homeowners can benefit from the low-interest financing tool offered by the City for home energy improvements. The City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)…
Tired of a cold, drafty home and high energy bills? HELP is here! Through the City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), you can get a low-interest…
Want to protect yourself against rising energy costs, make your home more comfortable for your family all year round and reduce harmful emissions that contribute to climate change? …
Ever notice how some indoor spaces feel great and others make you feel lousy? The difference comes down to a handful of things that aren’t immediately obvious, not…
Steve Maxwell explains how the insulating value of a window is directly related to the tendency of the window to form wintertime condensation. Do you need to install…