{"id":10026,"date":"2023-05-01T18:23:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T18:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portesetfenetresvalleyfield.ca\/3-things-to-consider-before-changing-your-windows\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T18:17:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T18:17:09","slug":"3-things-to-consider-before-changing-your-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portesetfenetresvalleyfield.ca\/en\/3-things-to-consider-before-changing-your-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"3 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CHANGING YOUR WINDOWS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10026\" class=\"elementor elementor-10026 elementor-7816\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5dce6e5e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5dce6e5e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c5af657\" data-id=\"3c5af657\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72f59129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72f59129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>3 things to consider before changing your windows<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Windows are a very important part of a house. Old windows can be the cause of many problems. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/transitionenergetique.gouv.qc.ca\/residentiel\/conseils-pratiques\/isolation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transition \u00c9nerg\u00e9tique Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> estimates that 32% of heat loss due to poor insulation occurs through windows. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to choose them carefully. Here are 3 things to consider when changing windows, as listed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecohabitation.com\/guides\/2376\/choisir-ses-portes-et-fenetres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c9cohabitation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>The ENERGY STAR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> label <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>When shopping for windows, be on the lookout for ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualified products. More commonly recognized in the household appliances category, these products guarantee lower energy consumption. For windows, those that are certified will help reduce your heating and cooling consumption. At <a href=\"https:\/\/portesetfenetresvalleyfield.ca\/en\/\">Portes et Fen\u00eatres Valleyfield<\/a>, the majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/portesetfenetresvalleyfield.ca\/en\/products\/\">our products<\/a> are ENERGY STAR\u00ae certified.<\/p>\n<h3><b>The glazing <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>For glazing, there are two main varieties: double-glazed and triple-glazed, the latter offering more efficient insulation. In addition, there are a number of options to increase waterproofing and take it to the next level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Argon or krypton gas<\/b>: these inert gases injected between the two glass panes create a barrier between the cold and the heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Low-emissivity film<\/b>: this film allows sunlight to enter indoors but prevents warm infrared radiation from escaping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Spacers<\/b>: available in aluminum or plastic, plastic is preferred as aluminum conducts temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>The frame <\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">arious frames are available to surround your glazing: wood, aluminum, and PVC. Each has its pros and cons:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Wood<\/b>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Aesthetic and warm;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Good insulation properties;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Requires regular stain application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Aluminum<\/b>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Robust and durable;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Thermal bridge: transmits heat or cold, therefore requires the installation of a thermal break, often an expensive process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>PVC<\/b>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Resistant to moisture;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Resistant to insects and corrosion;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Requires little maintenance;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Its colour may fade over time;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">May bend during large temperature variations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">No matter which windows you choose for your new home, <a href=\"https:\/\/portesetfenetresvalleyfield.ca\/en\/\">Portes et Fen\u00eatres Valleyfield<\/a> is here to help! Our wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/portesetfenetresvalleyfield.ca\/en\/products\/\">products<\/a> and outstanding customer service will make your shopping experience with us a pleasant and satisfying one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portesetfenetresvalleyfield.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> today or come see us in store. We look forward to meeting you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\"><p>Windows are a very important part of a house. Old windows can be the cause of many problems. 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