At Bonneville Windows and Doors, all we need is the customer’s imagination to create highly original designs, thanks to our Custom Architectural Windows Department. Bonneville also offers a service that can adjust to each customer’s needs, with the possibility of obtaining glazing in different tones.
A study by Marie-Claude Dubois, PhD, Professor at the School of Architecture of Université Laval and researcher in physical ambiences, has proved that it is preferable to opt for clear glazed windows to benefit from the sun’s nourishing rays, which keep the body and mind alert. Visible sunlight breaks down into blue, green, yellow and red light. According to this study, “deficits of certain rays (especially blue) can cause drowsiness or depression. On the other hand, a lack of red light can cause visual fatigue or pallid faces, sad customers, etc.”
These days, energy conservation is on everyone’s mind. But no matter how many join the movement, only one company is consistently ahead of the others, Bonneville Windows and Doors. Our passion for thermal performance has led to use the I-Spacer, the best overall performing warm edge spacer on the market. So if you demand uncompromising thermal performance from your windows and doors, then expect I-Spacer.
The appearance of mist on the vinyl replacement windows has nothing to do with your window. The appearance of mist on the glazing is due to a completely normal phenomenon: condensation. Water is always present in the air in moisture form. The hot air can absorb a higher level of moisture than the cold air. For this reason this phenomenon occurs especially during the winter. The colder the air is, the more the "dew point" (the point to which water condenses) is low.
Often, condensation appears first of all on glazed or metal surfaces. The reason is simple: Glass and metal are excellent conductors and cool more quickly. It is not a question of a "defect" but of the nature of the material.
How to correct this situation ?
The best way to prevent condensation is to control the level of moisture in your house. An adequate distribution and a good circulation of air are normally sufficient to regulate this problem. The chart below indicates the relation between the outside temperature and the relative humidity inside. If you can reduce the inside humidity at the indicated levels below, that can help to solve the problems of surface condensation.
All parts of a window shall be cleaned as soon as installation is completed. Exposed metal or PVC surfaces shall be washed down using a solution of mild domestic detergent in warm water, applied with a soft, clean wiping cloth. Check for cracks or openings (caulking) where water might enter, especially where siding butts to the exterior window casing and undersill.
Glass surfaces shall be cleaned soon after installation, and regularly if surrounding construction leaves deposits (concrete runoff, rust stains, sealant bleeding, etc.) on glass. Paint, plaster and sealant spills or splashes shall be removed from the glass immediately. Glass shall not be cleaned with abrasive material or cleaners. Commercial glass-cleaning products or household hand dishwashing detergents in water solutions will not normally harm glass or glazing sealants and may be used. Glass, aluminum and PVC surfaces exposed to leaching water from new concrete or stucco shall be rinsed immediately to prevent permanent damage. The installer shall take care not to damage seals or glass if cleaning glass with a blade. Perpendicular scoring of the glass by a blade can result in glass breakage.
Clean and lubricate hardware components regularly to prevent excess wear on hardware gears. To lubricate hardware use silicone based lubricants. When lubricating metal and vinyl track, silicone aerosol spray shall be prevented from contacting plastic locking mechanisms, as these are usually made of impact-resistant polycarbonate, which will begin to dissolve in the solvents contained in these spray. The installer shall ensure that the lubricant used is compatible with vinyl parts, if appropriate.
Not to apply of excessive force to a frame nor to the hardware of a wedged or frozen window. For the casement and awning, it is advised to remove the screen during winter, this supports the circulation of air and reduces the risks of condensation. For the sliding, hung and door, it is also advised to remove the screen during winter, this prevents any risk of breaking due to the snow drift. To ensure a suitable ventilation in front of the window and maintain relative humidity at an acceptable level, in order to avoid too much condensation.
Wood products: Any unfinished or exposed wood surfaces, including the perimeter of the face and ends of the sash and frame, must be painted or stained as soon as installation and never leave unprotected surface in humidity- NEVER PAINT WET WOOD. It is essential to utilise the same type of product for the exterior as well as the interior to permit the wood to «breathe» the same way; oil base paint is strongly suggested. Paint all six surfaces of the casement and awning sash ; furthermore the interior side of the frame, next to the sash, between the weatherstrip and the interior moulding must be protected. Do not paint or stain weatherstripping, hardware or tracking. Take notice not to obstruct the openings provided for drainage. Tracks of wood windows shall be lubricated only after finishing, because lubricant overspray affects the bond between the wood and the finish.
Doors: Steel insulated door skins are factory primed, and require a minimum of two coats of high quality exterior paint. Mask off hardware, remove bottom door sweep and paint all six surfaces of the door slab, including the interior and exterior surfaces, top, bottom and both sides of the door stiles. Take notice not to obstruct the openings provided for drainage.
Founded in 1946, GBO Inc. ("Bocenor" or "the Company") is one of Canada’s largest window and door manufacturers. The Company differentiates itself by offering a complete selection of high-quality products, including steel doors, patio doors, and windows made from a variety of materials such as wood and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
From its three plants in Quebec employing some 500 people, Bocenor sells its windows and doors to the home improvement, new construction and commercial renovation markets, primarily in Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes, and the North-Eastern United States. The Company serves independent building material distributors, distributors specializing in windows, doors and mill work, construction and renovation contractors, superstore chains and glazing companies.
Bocenor is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GBO.
