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"I wanted to thank all of you personally for coming at the last moment to help my daughter and myself with securing our home. I have been a respected interior designer for some twenty-two years and your installation of my front door at my residence shows exceptional expertise and workmanship. Thank you again and all the best and look forward to working with you in the future."
- Gaye Craig
Burlington Bay Window Replacement
Before making a decision about window installation, consider replacing an existing style with a bay or bow style. Installing a bay or bow window adds space and light to a room and makes the space feel more open.
What to Consider When Choosing Bay- and Bow-Style Window Installation
Bay and bow windows are very similar in appearance. A bay has three panels, usually with a fixed center pane and one casement on either side, giving it a more angular look. A bow has four (or more) panes, with two fixed center panes and two (or more) casements, which make it look more rounded.
When replacing a window, consider energy efficiency and endurance. Installing a model with glass panes that are treated with a reflective substance reduces the UV rays that pass into the house. This low emissivity, or low-e, glass is highly energy efficient, because it reduces heat transfer. It also protects furniture from UV damage.
Aluminum casing lasts a long time, but transfers a great deal of heat. Wood is much less conductive (up to 1000 times less) but suffers from weather damage. A reasonable compromise between the two is to install vinyl-clad frames. Vinyl lasts longer than wood, but not as long as aluminum. The heat transfer involved in vinyl-clad frames is significantly less than with aluminum but more than wood. Vinyl also requires very little maintenance to remain attractive.
The Burlington Door Centre is an award-winning installer of energy-efficient doors and windows. For more information, or to find out how to schedule a free estimate, call