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~ The Governments of Ontario and Canada will help pay for the retrofit of your home needs. You have 18 months from the date of your audit to complete some or all of these upgrades. You may apply for the rebate only after the work is done and you have had your post-retrofit audit. For more details...
~On average, Canadians spend $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 a year to heat their home. According to SAWDAC, "industry standards indicate that about 26 per cent is due to heat loss through windows" (SAWDAC).
~"Canadian window manufacturers now lead the world in developing new technology. One example: argon-gas-filled, double-paned glass that provides remarkable energy efficiency and costs about 20 percent more than standard windows" (Maclean's).
~Energy efficient windows are extremely important in Canada given the extremes of our climate.
~An energy efficient window guards against heat loss, cold drafts, and condensation, which effectively reduces HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) costs. Most people give little thought to the efficiency of their windows, and don't realize the difference a high quality, well-installed window can make.
~During the winter, the sun's low elevation in the sky at midday enables it to shine through south-facing windows (placement). These solar gains can help reduce your heating costs during the Winter (OEE).
~Energy-efficient windows are least likely to have condensation. Their resistance to condensation, however, depends on the indoor humidity level. A humidity level of more than 40 per cent, when the outside temperature is -20 C or colder, may cause condensation even on a good performing window (OEE).
~The heavy gas fills in high-performance windows, which reduce conductive and convective heat losses, also reduce sound transmission from the exterior to the interior. The greater the number of panes, the better the sound absorption (OEE).
~With the increasing complexity of window technology, installation is not something you want to play around with. Unless you are an experienced carpenter, window and door installation is not a do-it-yourself project. A crack in a gas-filled window will limit its effectiveness- and you won't have a warranty if anything goes wrong.
