Energy Savings Benefits of Lo-E Window & Glass Door Coatings

How Many Ways Can We Write Low-Emissivity? Whether you’ve seen it written Lo-E, Low-E, Loe, or LoĒ it all means Low-Emissitivy. This is an invisible insulating coating for your windows and glass patio doors. You might have seen this terminology on different websites and maybe heard the term been thrown around. So what the heck […]
Understanding the Different Style of Windows

Below are the most common types of windows: At Long Life Windows and Doors we offer many different styles of vinyl windows. With the variety of openings available we can find the right fit for each room in your home. Factors to consider when deciding which window style is best can depend on air flow, view, security […]
Energy Efficiency Government Rebates for Windows

Window Rebates Are Back, The Government is Offering Between $50 – $100 Per Window/Door! If you’ve been thinking about replacing your old windows and doors with new, energy efficient windows and doors now is the perfect time. The government is incentivizing you to make your home more energy efficient by offering a rebate for you […]
Understanding Vancouver’s New Window Building Code

We have been getting a lot of questions about Vancouver’s latest code designed to help our homes use less energy. We wanted to break it down for you so that you can easily understand what is required to achieve the new code and explain what it means to you if you are replacing your windows and doors. […]
Welcome The Sunshine With High Performing Windows

Your Windows Can Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Home Several years ago I was driving through the British Properties in West Vancouver on my way to see a client early in the afternoon. It was a lovely, sunny spring day, and most of the homes in this area have great views of the ocean, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top 6 Tips For Purchasing New Windows

Buying replacement windows is not only a large investment for your home, but it also provides an essential part of your home’s protection from the outdoors. We have compiled a list for you to consider when replacing your windows. Use it to help guide you through the process and give you some information to […]