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Friday, February 15, 2008

Replacement Windows

Windows look 69 years younger with L'Oreal's age-defying creme.

Every year millions of people eat at Jack in the Box. And every year millions of people replace their windows. Yet I've never known anyone who has had to do either of these things.

Because of this anomoly, I didn't know what was a good price, didn't know which companies were reliable, didn't know how much damage to expect to our trim, and didn't know how quickly the job could be done.

The one thing I did know, was that our looky-outy things needed to be replaced. Why? They were 69 years old. When things reach that age, stuff happens. Bad stuff. Our wooden windows were totally rotting, some panes of glass were totally cracked, the locks were totally broken, and they were covered in liver spots.

However the worst part was the cold air leaking in, and warm air escaping, causing those particular windows to fog up (seen on left). The problem areas were noted during our home energy audit in September.

If you'd like an audit, check out www.energuy.ca It's not the company I used, but it should've been. Cam, one of the most decent guys I know, will hook you up with the goverment, and get you some sweetass rebates.

On Wednesday, our installers came and ushered our sunroom and our master bedroom into the modern era with double-pane goodness. In all we had 14 windows replaced (just under half our total of 34 windows) along with two exterior doors. By comparison, our last house only had 12 windows in total.

Our sunroom was once the eyesore of our house, with flaking paint and rotting wood. But now, with the perfect white capping, it's going to be my favourite place to chill this coming summer.

Once the work was complete, I immediately noticed how much warmer our master bedroom has become. The windows are warm to the touch and look fantastic, as we ordered the non-broken glass variety. The low-E argon gas is, sadly, invisible, but I've been assured it's doing its job.

For those interested, I'll let you know if we see any visible savings on our heating bills in the upcoming months.

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7 Comments:

Blogger Ellie Creek Ellis said...

i don't think i'm one of those millions that have eaten at Jack in the BOx. How sad.

Nice job on the windows...the money you put forth will save oodles in the long run!

our house was built in 1930 and most of the windows are original...the glass is even wavy when you look out!

we'll need to do this soon...wanna pay for ours too? you could take your next vacation HERE to work out all the details!

7:46:00 AM

 
Blogger Martini said...

ohh, so tempting. Maybe if you threw in some open-pit mining or heavy labour I might consider it. :D

9:23:00 AM

 
Blogger ZoeyBella said...

I think I need my windows replaced... but there are plenty more skirts to buy first. Gotta spend money wisely, you know ;)

12:19:00 PM

 
Blogger Martini said...

Sounds like you've got your priorities in order. But don't skirts cause drafts in the crotch region?

4:06:00 PM

 
Blogger Unknown said...

Martini: Enjoy watching that bill drop like the New Years Eve Ball on Times Square! I remember those crescent locks!!

1:31:00 AM

 
Blogger Monogram Queen said...

I bet you will, but we will see!

3:28:00 PM

 
Blogger honkeie said...

Didnt jack in a box kill a bunch of people back in the 80's with tainted meat?

5:49:00 AM

 

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