March 2010
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THE HISTORY OF VINYL WINDOWS
The word “window“ takes its origin from the Norse word “vindauga” which loosely translates to “eye of the wind”. The window was meant to be both functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.
After the end of World War II, there was a shortage of materials such as wood, aluminum and steel so the Germans, in their efforts to rebuild, began to use vinyl window framing, which was a new...
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The Canadian Energy Rating system and vinyl...
In previous articles, we explained the importance of analyzing the U-Value and solar heat gain co-efficient of a vinyl window before purchasing it for your house. We have also discussed the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) A440 standard for Vinyl Windows and how you can use these test results to help you make an informed buying decision.
The final piece of the puzzle is actually a...