Buyers Guide (PDF)

Windows

When it comes to purchasing windows there are many factors that enter in. Fortunately you can find clear and concise information on what to look for in the guide below.

Many companies would rather have you be impressed by a brand than the features and benefits of the window you are about to buy. For that reason we often come across customers who never was told the basic information about the windows performance.

It may surprise you to know, however many of the biggest brands whom advertise a lot only offers you a 10% energy savings in the winter time and their product frame is only backed by 10 years despite claims of being the strongest materials.

At Ron Boelter Window and Siding we are about the facts. Nothing more. For that reason we present information that is verifiable by third party at all times.

We encourage you to understand the following about the window are about to buy:

• What is the Warranty?
• What is the U value - this will tell you exactly how effecient the window is in comparison?
• How insulated is the frame?
• How much maintenance will you have to do?
• What types of hard ware is used in the window and how well is it protected?
• Who will cover the warranty?
• How is the frame assembled?
• What is the air infiltration ratio? This will tell you how much air the window will let in even when it is closed.
• What kind of design pressure rating is the window rated to? This will tell you about how much your window is rated to with stand i.e wind speeds?
• What material is the window made from? How long has it been in use for windows?
• Who is the manufacture and how large is the manufacturer?

These are some of the most important areas of information that you should know before you purchase your windows.

Don't forget that it pays to pay a little more for a higher energy effecient window as it will make the investment back many times over.