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18 economist sunsuntribune total home saturday oct 22 2005 replacing windows great opportunity changing windows has become a dreaded but inevitable reality for many homeowners the buildergrade windows that graced many homes when they were new have slowly been deteriorating over the years wood has become damp and spongy paint is peeling glass panes have fogged up v stripping has come off and there is even mould on many interior surfaces this was the case with joanne and robs unionville home when they decided to replace the windows vinyl or wood fiberglass or aluminum leave the old frames in or remove the entire window these were some of the choices they found themselves facing as they began entertaining quotes our product is much better because we have this type of glass one sales person would say or dont use their window it will cause you problems were some of the comments joanne recalls hearing we had to take everyones opinions and try and sort them out for ourselves says rob by getting several quotes we smtlftcwl hwy7 wwwbathempcom 5 shields court unit 101 business hours markham ont mon tue wed fri 900 am 600 pm tel 905 9440060 thur 900 am 800 pm fax 905 9441 6s7 sat 900 am 400 pm hwy407 miller ave 14th ave became more familiar with some of the window choices and options so when it came to making a decision we felt we made an informed one the family picked a local company from stouffville sim ply put we had an instant comfort level with them says joanne they were familiar with most other product lines and could answer specific questions about them their attention to detail and helpful recommendations together with the fact that they took care of every aspect ofthe job made it one stop shopping repairing brickwork creating new openings even picking a colour that better suited the house were all ideas we hadht heard recalls joanne the couple both agrees the biggest visual change was replacing the original standard height double doors with a more welcoming eight foot tall door and sidelights the door boasts a handmade wrought iron panel and matching grip set everyone loves the front door says joanne we get so many complements at the end of the day we were extremely pleased with the results and the professionalism with which every aspect of the job was handled although replacing windows is an unfortunate and costly reality it can also be an opportunity to change your homes style increase its efficiency and enhance curb appeal whattheydid enlarge the front door by removing a small wall section between it and the window above creating a dramatic entrance plad a custom designed wrought iron panel and grip set installed upgraded the exterior colors from blah beige to sophis ticated clay added depth with the use of 3 dimensional simulated divided lite grills for a traditional sash look created novelty window in the kitchen backsplash to keep an eye on the pool while cooking enlarged two other kitchen windows for abetter back yard view dressed up the dining room by replacing the sliding door with a more formal set of french doors upgraded the mouldings tips for choosing a window company even though many windows look the same subtle details can be the difference between a good and poor product deal locally takeyourtime companies far awaymay want to force a sale and will be harder to get service from ask for references drive by the houses talk to the owners look inside ask questions become informed dont take one opinion as the only solution plan ahead custom windows can take 410 weeks to manufacture depending on the product the best results require a quality product and a quality installation the bekwmdowinsmedpooiiywillfail dont be lured by amazing sales limited time offers and one time only deals quality usually costs more if is seems to be too good to be true it usually is a company that specializes in windows is more likely to give better results than one that does many kinds of serv ices the saying jack of all trades master of none is often true warranties are notyardsticks of quality and are only as good as the company that offers them a long warranty will not make a poor windowbetter root mot tubs bactb 6vms inds november 19 2005 bets pools ltd f683 main st stauffvrtte on ipsols 905 6401424