Unsure Whether You Need New Windows? 
Look for these signs....

Even though you might spend a lot of time looking out your windows, it can be hard to tell when they need replacing – their failing performance isn’t always obvious. Fortunately, there are ways to tell when you might need new windows.

Here are the 5 major signs it’s time to replace your windows.

1. Your Utility Bills Have Gone Up

If you’ve noticed rising heating and cooling costs over the last couple of years and have ruled out other causes, chances are your heating and cooling efforts are seeping out of your windows. Single pane and worn-out double-paned windows are susceptible to leaks, leading to higher bills. If you suspect this is happening to you, it’s time to give your windows a thorough inspection.

2. Your Windows are Drafty on Windy Days

It can be tough to determine if your windows are drafty on a typical day, so wait until it’s windy and chilly and then get up close to feel around…

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Stay Warm this Winter by Insulating Your Sliding Glass Doors

If you feel like your heat runs around the clock as soon as winter arrives, yet it never seems to make much of a difference in certain areas of your home, your sliding glass patio door might be to blame.

Sliding glass doors, as attractive and functional as they may be, are often a major source of heat loss in our homes when they are not sufficiently insulated. Non-insulated sliding doors can create large drafts, causing the interior of your home to become downright cold. This is especially true for older doors, doors without double-pane glass, and doors with compromised weathering stripping or caulking.

If you feel a draft when you are standing near your slider door, there are several things you can do to solve the problem. The following tips and tricks for insulating sliding glass doors for cooler weather can help make your home more energy efficient this winter.

1. Clear the Tracks of Debris

The quickest,…

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5 Ways to Soundproof Windows

Neighbours too loud? Worried you’re the loud neighbour? It might be time to consider soundproofing your windows.

If you’ve just moved into a new house only to realize that you can hear every passing vehicle and every conversation your neighbours have on their back patio, you might be asking yourself, “Is there any way I can soundproof my house?”

A good place to begin your quest for a quieter home is with your windows. After all, sound travels through glass easier than is flows through walls. Whether it’s traffic, a barking dog, a regularly timed school bell, or just noise from the neighbours that you’d like to block, there are many things you can do to soundproof your home – starting with your windows.

To get started, first you need to:

1. Decide if you want to retain the view outside your window; and
2. Decide if you want a removable solution or something more permanent.

Read on for 5 ways you can soundproof your windows.

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Your Duradek Questions Answered

Have you ever gone to your neighbour’s house only to discover they have an amazingly comfortable and attractive deck, leaving you with a level of deck-envy? It might be time for an upgrade of your own!

If you’re considering vinyl decking for your next project, here is everything you need to know about Duradek™ – the leaders in vinyl decking.

What is Vinyl Decking?

Vinyl decking is a waterproof, low-maintenance, and long-lasting decking option made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Vinyl decking is available as sheet membranes that provide a water-tight seal for keeping surfaces below dry, and as boards that resemble traditional slotted wood decks and let water pass through to the area below.

What is Duradek?

Duradek™, established in 1974 and manufactured in North America, is the original brand of waterproof vinyl deck membranes. Considered the leader in the vinyl decking industry, Duradek is a brand name that is practically synonymo…

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