Professional Window Installers in Saint Thomas, ON

There are two ways to go with this and it involves the type of windows you purchase. First, you can eliminate 50 per cent of ultraviolet light when you buy windows that have Low-E (low-emissivity) coating installed for the panes and that will help. If you choose to go another route and purchase windows that are laminated, insulated glass that contains PVB (polyvinyl butyral) for the inner layer and a coating of Low-E, you can reduce the UV ray penetration by 99 per cent.

Low-emissivity is a non-visible coating applied to the glass that improves the energy efficiency of a thermal glass unit or window. How it works is it reflects light coming through the glass and in turn reduce U-value and increases R-value in the process. U-value is calculated by the amount of heat that escapes through the window, by lowering the U-value that escapes it increases the energy efficiency through the reduction, addition by subtraction. The R-value is contingent on a few things, first is the number of panes of glass that are present, the type of gas used between window panes and have the insulated windows been coated with Low-E.

Argon gas is a non-toxic, inert gas that is used between glass panes to reduce heat transfer between the panes. We all remember our high school science class that told us hot air rises and cold settles at lower levels. What Argon does is it mitigates the swings of heat and cold and through the reduction of air movement - it provides a better-insulated window as it spreads the hot and cold air throughout the entire window pane, reducing heat leakage and cold air invasion.

Of course, we have regional showrooms across Southwestern Ontario and we invite you to call our toll-free number to find the closest showroom to your location for your personal viewing.

Absolutely! We use the most energy efficient products for your home. Vinyl windows will not warp, the seal will remain strong and the colour stays sharp for life.