This presentation answers the Top 7 Questions people ask when buying new windows for their home. It covers energy efficiency, construction, installation, value, and tell tale signs that indicate that your windows need replacement.

1. Top 7 Questions When Buying Home Windows Tell Tale Signs and Home Window Facts www.home-windows.ca

2. 1. What is R-Value? More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

3. 1. What isR-Value? A measure of the resistance to radiant heat (temperature) loss. Example: A fibreglass insulated wall has an R-Value of R19. A higher R-Value glass has a greater resistance to radiant heat loss. More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

4. 2. What is U-Value? More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

5. 2. What isU-Value? A measure of how much heat flows through an object (Thermal Conductivity). The U-Vale is the reciprocal of the R-Value: Therefore the lower the U-Value the better the insulation value. More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

6. 3. What is Ultra Violet (U/V) light? More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

7. 3. What isUltra Violet (U/V) light? Ultra Violet rays are found in everyday sunlight and the harmful rays cause damage or fading to paint, curtains, flooring and furniture. More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

8. 4. How can I tell if I need new windows? More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

9. 4. How can I tell if I need new windows? Difficult to open and close Air leaking through or around the window Excessive condensation or icing on inside of window panes Windows rattle in the wind Paint chipping or peeling House always too cold in winter or too hot in summer Outside noise More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

10. 5. Are new windows a good investment if I plan to sell my home? More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

11. 5. Arewindowsa good investment if I plan to sell my home? Yes! In fact, not only will new windows make your home more energy efficient and visually appealing, but they will increase the overall value of your home. More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

12. 6. Why use heavy-duty stainless steel hardware? More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

13. 6. Why use heavy-duty stainless steel hardware? - Will not rust - Withstand the weight of Triple-glass - Withstand heavy use over long period of time - Maintenance free - Greater strength and security More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

14. 7. How long does it take to install windows? More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

15. 7. How long does it taketo install windows? Typically, a window replacement can take approximately an hour per small opening and two-three hours per large opening. With QSI’s employee based two person installation teams, a typical home can be completely finished in one day. QSI installation teams have been working year around since 1976. More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca

16. Top 7 Questions For more information Visit www.home-windows.ca or Call 905-296-1249 1-866-517-1249 For a Showroom location closest to you follow these links: Windows Hamilton Windows Burlington Windows Oakville Windows Milton More Home Window Info: www.home-windows.ca