Window replacements are a significant investment, impacting both aesthetics and energy efficiency. They’re also critical for ensuring a home’s comfort and safety. When choosing a window company, it’s important to find out how long they have been in business and whether or not they have won any awards or accolades. You should also look at online reviews contributed by other homeowners on sites such as Homestars.

Award Windows is Hamilton’s leading choice for exceptional window and door installations. Recognized across Ontario for our top-notch workmanship and dedication to quality, we specialize in enhancing natural light, improving energy efficiency, and boosting home aesthetics. Our skilled team combines artisanal precision with expert knowledge to ensure every installation is seamlessly integrated into your home’s design.

This year’s winners at the 2023 Window + Door Awards exemplify innovation in the residential fenestration industry. They have created products that address market needs in areas such as efficiency, aesthetics and ease-of-use.

For example, the new Simonton CladMaster® windows from the 2023 Window + Door Awards are designed to help consumers reduce their home’s carbon footprint by using more sustainable raw materials and manufacturing processes. These include reducing energy consumption through the use of an advanced glazing technology, and the production of a new insulating bar that combines efficiencies in production and in-home performance.

Another winner this year is YKK AP, which has developed an innovative system that allows manufacturers to produce vinyl resins for extrusion and other applications using renewable resources, with zero-waste initiatives, reduced carbon emissions in product transportation and increased recycling rates. The company’s CliC Privacy Glass enables users to easily transition from transparency to privacy in seconds, and its insulbar LI is a new thermal insulating bar technology that combines performance and cost-effectiveness.

While researching companies, it’s also important to know your rights and get all the details in writing before you sign a contract. Find out what their warranty covers and if it includes labour and installation. It’s also a good idea to ask if they offer any other services, such as window cleaning.