Can replacement windows and doors be installed in the winter?
Yes, absolutely. Replacement windows and doors can be installed in the winter. To prevent heat loss, Vinyl-Pros installers take proper precautions by installing one window at a time. The windows or doors that we make for your home come already assembled from the factory and ready to install. Not only that but they are custom […]
What’s the difference between a three-season porch enclosure, and a four-season porch enclosure?
In Ontario, this is one of the first questions homeowners ask—and for good reason. Our climate makes a big difference in how your porch enclosure should be built. If you’re looking to create a true year-round living space, a four-season enclosure is required. This means full insulation, sealed construction and energy-efficient glass designed to handle […]
What is condensation?
Is your glass “sweating”, is ice forming on the inside surface of your windows or doors? The problem is not your new windows, the problem more than likely is excess humidity in your home. Humidity, which consists of warm air borne water vapor, is drawn towards cooler surfaces, such as your windows and doors. Surfaces […]
How do I keep the rain out of my porch?
When you’re building your porch enclosure, make sure the floor is sloped correctly to prevent standing water. Although this won’t keep water from entering your porch, it can reduce the damage water causes to the contents of your porch by draining water away. Ideally, the floor should create a slight peak in the center so […]
Patio Door Maintenance Tips – Combating surface condensation.
Where surface condensation is evident it should be considered as a warning sign. However, each person has his or her own level of personal comfort and the amount of condensation they are willing to accept, to maintain that level. If the occupants insist on a high level of humidity within the house, surface condensation must […]
Convection
Window convection is a process often misunderstood by homeowners. Many people simply think it is the same thing as drafty windows. But window drafts and window convection are two different things. Window drafts are basically air flow in and out of the home through closed window spaces. Drafty windows are caused by many different things. […]
Condensation explained
Does condensation build up on the inside of your home’s windows during the heating season? If it does, you’re not alone. Winter window condensation is a growing problem in Canada and its root has a surprising origin. As homes are sealed better against air leakage, natural ventilation to the outdoors is reduced. As a result, […]
Quality replacement vinyl window
What is a replacement window? Unlike a window used in new home construction, a replacement window is a window that is custom built to fit into the opening of an existing window. It’s built to fit that opening precisely and can be installed without disturbing the interior and exterior trim. It can modernize and upgrade […]