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Attraction is Better Than Promotion for Long Term Success

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Consistent Customer Satisfaction More Important Than Profit Many years ago my good friend and original business partner, Peter Nugent, made a simple comment:  “no matter how big the profit is on any one project it won’t be enough to retire on”.  We were discussing our business philosophy shortly after starting Long Life together in 1989, […]

Understanding The Three Common Window Installations

3 most common types of flanges used in our market area: nail flange

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 […]

How Do Window Installers Learn Their Trade?

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?

Vancouver window building code

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 […]