Vinyltek & Long Life Windows: 30+ Years of Trusted Partnership
In the window and door industry, a successful product doesn’t stop at manufacturing—it’s equally dependent on skilled installation and dependable service. That’s why strategic partnerships are critical. Over three decades ago, Vinyltek aligned with Long Life Windows, and this relationship has grown into one of the most trusted collaborations in the BC home improvement market. […]
Why Canadian-Made Windows & Doors Are the Best Choice for Your BC Home
Since 1989, Long Life Windows & Doors has been Canadian owned and operated, providing premium window replacement and door installation services across the Lower Mainland. We support our local economy by working exclusively with Canadian suppliers, ensuring high-performance, energy-efficient windows and doors designed for our climate. As a proud Living Wage Employer, all of our […]
We Offer Financing, 3 Month Payment Vacation for New Windows & Doors
Home Improvement Financing Did you know that we work with FinanceIt to provide easy, mobile friendly payment plans? FinanceIt is a Canadian company that offers loans for home improvement projects. They break down large ticket project costs into affordable regular payments. This means your window and door replacement project can cost you $109/month rather than […]
5 Signs It Is Time To Replace Your Windows
Article credit: Homestars Blog written by Jessica Greaves Sometimes it’s obvious you need to replace your windows. If a baseball comes flying through your front window and lands on your carpet, you know you’ll need to replace it sooner rather than later. Other times our windows can be broken or need repairs but because there are no […]
How to Remove and Re-Install Window Screens With Videos
Do you want to remove your screens to clean them so they look shiny and new or remove them for the winter months to let in more light? We’ve created videos to show you exactly how to do so without damaging your screens! Click on the Images Below for Easy to Follow Videos Showing You How […]
Moisture On The Outside Of Your Windows?
Condensation on The Outside Of Your Windows? It Might Just Mean They Are Working! Every year at this time we receive calls from homeowners about moisture appearing on the outside of their windows, often when the sky is clear but the humid fall air is cooler. The information below is courtesy of Cardinal Glass, who […]
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 […]
New Windows Should Make a Design Statement
What options are available to ensure your new windows add a design style that suits your home? Most home owners are initially driven to upgrade their older windows because they want to make their home more comfortable. While comfort and energy savings are often the primary motivator when looking to replace windows, especially when the […]
Fenestration Replacement Presents Its Own Set of Challenges
Fenestration, which refers to the design, construction, or presence of openings in a building can present a number of challenges when installing new windows and doors. Our friend and fellow fenestration expert, Jim Snyder, recently contributed an article to Window & Door Magazine. His thoughts echo our sentiments on some of the challenges we face […]
Maintaining a local treasure: Vancouver’s Hobbit House
There are four houses in the lower mainland that all stand out for the same reason; their look is rare and straight out of a fairytale. Built by Brenton Lea and designed by architect Ross Lort, these houses were fashioned to look like Olde English cottages by using layers of steam-bent shingles to imitate thatched […]