windows
Making the Sale - Added Value of Home Energy Efficiency
Submitted by City Green on Tue, 15/01/2008 - 13:00.
What is your opinion on vinyl windows?
Submitted by daniellew on Sat, 11/08/2007 - 13:42.Vinyl windows are acceptable provided they are high-performance and include some of the following features:
- Insulated spacers
- Thermally broken frames
- Air leakage less than 2% per year etc
The way other vinyl suppliers have got around this is through setting up take-back programs and using recycled content. The manufacturing process of PVC and derivatives is not good. Visit the Healthy Building Network for more info.
Do you have information on energy-efficient and eco-friendly windows and doors? Does BC Hydro offer rebates?
Submitted by daniellew on Sat, 11/08/2007 - 13:38.BC Hydro does currently have a window rebate program (see below) but not a door rebate program. However there is good info on doors here:
http://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/elibrary/elibrary646.html
I am looking for a source for wood frame windows.
Submitted by daniellew on Sat, 11/08/2007 - 13:34.There are 3 companies you can go to for this:
1) Westech (Coquitlam)
2) Loewen (Ontario)
3) Pella (US)
Can you recommend any window brands with green features?
Submitted by daniellew on Sat, 11/08/2007 - 13:31.
The Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation offers a series of renovation fact sheets that help homeowners to plan and assess the various elements of home renovations. The following three links offer a suite of planning tips related to choosing new windows for your home. http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/renoho/refash/refash_021.cfm
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/renoho/refash/refash_022.cfm
