Vinyl
Windows
Our
Windows made by Strassburger offer the highest
quality vinyl replacement windows which makes them
the first choice for many homeowners. Built with
durability and Energy efficiency, we believe they
are the best long term value for our customers.
Replacement
Windows made with the strongest materials
Fusion welded multi chamber frame and sash offer
greater strength and durability
Profiles made with 100% virgin u-PVC powder
Lead Free
Resistance to environmental stresses (acid rain,
insects, salt, air, rust, corrosion, rot etc...)
Since PVC resists the effects of weather it is
virtually maintenance free it will not rust rot or
corrode , and it will require no painting.
Excellent
Soundproofing and Insulation
Cardinal LoE2-272 solar control
Glass
Two
panes of glass separated by a thermal spacer to make
an airspace, which in turn is filled with argon gas,
and a Low emissivity coating (Low-e) on the glass
Keeps
you warmer in the winter
Cooler
in the summer
Heat
loss (or heat gain) through windows occurs by three
methods:
• Radiant heat transfer
• Convection heat transfer
• Conductive heat transfer
Radiant Heat transfer
Low-E glass has an almost invisible, microscopically
thin coating that reflects long-wave infrared energy
(or heat). When interior heat energy tries to escape
to the colder outside, the Low-E coating reflects
the heat back to the inside. The Low-E coating
reduces radiant heat loss through the glass
Convection heat transfer
The
argon gas in the airspace between the glass reduces
heat loss by reducing heat flow via air movement.
Conductive heat transfer
Heat transfers from warm to cold. The thermal spacer
which separates the glass increases the temperature
of the glass therefore reducing the transfer of heat
from the warm inside in the winter to the cold out
side, and from the warm outside in summer to the
colder inside in the summer.
Like wise the multi chamber design of the window
frame and sash increases the amount of "layers" that
heat must be transferred through, therefore reducing
its effect
In
the Summer
The Low-E coating manages the sun's heat in the
summer by reducing the amount of heat transferred
through the window in the summer. The Low-E coating
filters the sun's short-wave radiation, which cuts
down on the amount of solar heat gain into your
building. For summer comfort, the lower the indoor
glass temperature, the better the product is for
comfort.
In the Winter
The sun's energy is "SHORT WAVE RADIATION" which
passes through the window and is absorbed by carpet,
furniture, etc. The energy is then transformed into
long wave radiation. The long wave radiation wants
to flow from warm to cool. Naturally, it will try to
escape from the glass. At night the radiant heat
produced from furnaces, wood stoves, etc., will also
want to escape out through the glazing.
The Low-E coating prevents this when the radiant
room-side heat is reflected back into the building.
This results in a lower winter U-value. For winter
comfort, the higher the indoor glass temperature,
the better the product is for comfort.
Phone
West Windows today for an estimate
905-335-3751
Since
1984, West Windows and Doors have learned a lot
about what makes a quality window and what features
you as a homeowner are looking for in your new
windows.
All our windows are custom made for a precise fit in
your home and installed by our own company
installation team. In addition, our windows reach
the highest ratings of CSA testing they test for
forced entry, water leakage, air leakage and wind
resistance.
West Windows and Doors have a number of styles to
choose from:
Single Hung,
Double Hung
Single Slider,
Double Slider,
Double end vent slider,
Bays, Bows, Casement, and Awning.
Also, when you combine the different grill and color
options that are available, your choices become much
more varied.
We are also members of Window Wise, which is a
national certification program
that assures you that you have an approved window,
an approved
contractor, certified installers, random inspections
from Window Wise to
ensure you that we are doing our job, and a 5 year
warranty.
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