Employment to the Homeless in our Community with Mission Possible
Forget the impossible. Long Life is participating in Mission Possible, and we hope you can join us in our efforts! Of course, we need to service our customers well and focus on providing quality windows, but another essential part of Long Life is our desire to invest in our community. One of the ways we […]
Long Life Recognized as BC’s First Window & Door Living Wage Employer
When we started the company, we realized from the very beginning that our employees are valuable. For Long Life Windows & Doors to provide excellent customer service and a quality product, we needed to make our employees a priority, which has stayed our focus since 1989. By investing in our employees, they […]
31 Years Anniversary with BBB: Zero Complaints!
When I started Long Life Windows & Doors in 1989, it was important to me to stay a small business so that we could always provide exceptional service to our customers. In 1991, we became an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Although their name hints at their purpose, the BBB helps folks […]
How To Know When It’s Time To Replace Your Windows
Signs To Look For When Deciding If It’s Time To Replace Your Windows. By Guest Blogger: Kaitlin Krull Kaitlin Krull is a professional home improvement writer and mom of two girls living the expat life. She enjoys writing for the window leads professionals at Modernize with the goal of providing expert knowledge on home renovation projects and […]
Things to Know About Wintertime & Your Windows
Every year at this time we receive several calls from homeowners concerned about their cold, wet windows. They are understandably nervous that water is damaging the structure of exterior walls, or rooms are difficult to keep comfortably warm, or both. It is not always easy to provide accurate advice without a site visit, but we can […]
Understanding The Three Common Window Installations
Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner walked into our showroom feeling fairly confident that they knew quite a bit about windows and wanted to talk to someone about pricing. They explained that their project required renovation windows so we shouldn’t bother showing them any new construction products. When I explained that in both cases the window was […]
The Birds and Bees Story…Some Humorous Tales from our First 25 Years
Long Life began in September, 1989; as a partnership of two home improvement professionals who pooled their complimentary talents and put into practice the best lessons they had learned in their years working for larger companies in this industry. We have managed to continue to do this successfully for thousands of homeowners over the past […]
How Do Window Installers Learn Their Trade?
So, if you or someone you know has decided to look into becoming a professional window installer, the best choice forward at this time is to contact a reliable firm in the industry and ask if there is an opening as a helper on a crew. The industry certainly needs to add many young hands to the workforce.
New Homes Always Have Top Quality Windows, Right?
Many people assume that a newly built home will incorporate the very latest components available because the builder must adhere to the current building code requirements. This is not always the case, and although a new home will have to pass inspections plus meet code specifications, this is often a minimum standard and allows builders to choose a range of quality for the components they utilize.
Could Your Windows Be More Energy Efficient?
If you were looking to purchase a new home, and were planning to live in it for the foreseeable future, you would probably be aware that certain components would need to be replaced over time. Most homeowners know that items like roofing, appliances, flooring, heating equipment, hot water systems, etc have a certain lifespan; and […]