Ecoline Windows Specializes In Window Replacement, Door And Patio Door Replacement For The Residential Market

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Below is our recent interview with Arkadi Lykovsky, Director of Ecoline Windows:

Q: Could you provide our readers with a brief introduction to Ecoline Windows?

A: Ecoline Windows specializes in window replacement, as well as door and patio door replacement for the residential market and works directly with homeowners. Ecoline is a Canadian window company, with various locations across Canada. Some of these locations include Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver, and most recently, Ottawa.

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Q: Can you tell us something more about your products? What makes them unique?

A: One of the main objectives of every window replacement project is to achieve the highest energy efficiency by getting a high-quality window that is meant to last. Shopping for vinyl windows it’s very easy to get confused by so many available window products that claim to offer the best durable and efficient solution. We must keep homeowners informed on the differences between cheap and high-quality vinyl windows, especially if your budget is sensitive and expectations are high. The essential pillars of every high-quality window are multi-chamber frame, structural reinforcement of window profile, compression seal, hardware and handles. Let’s be more specific.

Q: What is the difference between summer and winter window installation? Do you provide installation services?

A: Although overall winter installations vary little from summertime, the processes employed are somewhat different. In order to reduce the energy consumption in the house and prevent heat loss, work is usually done on one window at a time. This means the window installer has to ensure a window is finished before starting work on another one. Good installers will also close the doors in the room they are working in and try to keep doors in the whole house closed as much as possible. Another sign of prepared installers in the winter time is whether they use tarps or booties to make sure as little water and mud end up in the house as possible. It also goes without saying, installers should clean up after themselves once the window installation is complete.

Although this means window replacement jobs in the winter take a significantly longer amount of time, the tradeoff is in the extra care taken by installers and minimum discomfort for you and as little heat loss as possible for your home.
Generally, winter window installations can be performed in wind chill down to as low as -20°C.

Although the vinyl in your modern windows is made to withstand such cold temperatures, it does become more brittle and therefore harder to cut. It is therefore not advisable to install bay or bow windows in the winter time, as they require intricate cutting of smaller pieces, which are difficult to get right in colder weather.

Similarly, for windows with aluminum cladding or capping on the outside, the finish is often not put on until warmer temperature as it requires precise bending work which is made more difficult by the low temperatures.

Another detail important to seasonal installation is the kind of materials that are used by the installers. Certain insulating foams and caulking are rated for lower temperatures than others. In the winter time, our installers switch to foam and caulking that stays malleable at the lowest temperatures possible. It is also possible to warm the caulking and foam up before application to ensure it can be put on properly. Generally, installations don’t go on if the temperature is lower than -20°C because caulking becomes brittle and difficult to apply.

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Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: We are planning to introduce window coverings to complement the window and door products, and to offer a bundle discount for customers who also replace their windows with us.

We also plan to introduce hybrid windows, these are vinyl windows with aluminum exterior that will add strength and durability to the window construction.