Home Decor Toronto Windows & Doors Centre
Energy Saving Windows & Doors

Saving Energy, Saving the Environment

At Home Decor Window & Door Centre we take pride in our efforts to help homeowners save energy - the result is
twofold:

1) you save money every month by reducing energy consumption, thus reducing your energy bills, and

2) by reducing your energy consumption, you are actively helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.

Since we've been in business for over 20 years, and have always been doing our best to help homeowners conserve energy, we feel we're doing a good thing. Our windows are Energy Star Rated, the symbol and standard of energy efficiency known around the world.

We're not the only window and door company in Toronto that cares about the environment and saving energy, you'll notice most companies are marketing and promoting the efficiency of their products. There are several things to keep in mind and be cautious about in making your decision to purchase windows and doors. We created this page about Energy Savings to help lead you to some unbiased advice and facts you should know.

The Government of Canada's Department of Natural Resources created a Consumer's Guide to Buying Energy Efficient Windows and Doors. We feel that they say it best and we highly encourage you to read it before choosing a manufacturer and installer. Here is a little snippet from the Introduction:

"It has often been said that windows are the eyes of the home, allowing the occupants the opportunity to observe what is happening outside. But window functions don't just end there. We rely on windows for natural lighting, ventilation, as emergency exits, and as an integral component of the architectural style of the home.

In calling on windows to perform these many functions, we still expect our windows to be inexpensive, easy to operate and maintain, durable and attractive–and energy-efficient. Because they are called upon to perform so many functions, it may be difficult for windows to do all of them equally well....

...In recent years, Canadians have spent more on renovations than on new construction, with windows representing one of the largest single investments in a typical renovation. And, when it comes time for major renovations around the home, an increasing number of Canadians are paying as much attention to energy efficiency and economics as they are to architecture and aesthetics.

Remember, a typical window will last up to twenty years or more. Therefore, the decisions consumers make in the selection of windows and doors – either for a renovation or a new home – can help define energy efficiency and comfort levels in the home for years to come.

High-performance windows and doors–the subject of this guide–offer significant improvements in solar control, thermal comfort and energy efficiency. They do this by incorporating low-E coatings, inert gas fills, and better edge spacers and frames. This guide explains how these advances in window and door technology work, and will help you make informed decisions about purchasing windows and doors–whether you are replacing units in an existing home or designing a new home.

Continue to read the whole Guide online

If you're interested in other useful and informative resources about energy efficient windows & doors, as well as learning about government rebate programs, please click here. Or click on the following link to read some helpful articles we've prepared for you.