Improving your home’s ventilation isn’t just about comfort—it’s also a great way to bring in the fresh, crisp air from the outdoors. In this blog post, we’ll explore various types of replacement windows that can enhance air circulation in your living spaces.

Casement Windows

Casement windows are an excellent choice if you want better airflow. Hinged at the sides, these windows open outward with a simple turn of a handle, letting you easily control the amount of breeze coming in. Their full opening allows maximum ventilation, making them great for catching gentle breezes. Ideal for spaces like those above kitchen sinks or narrow areas, casement windows combine function and style, making them a great addition to any home.

Sliding Windows

Sliding windows open horizontally along a track, making an excellent choice for boosting ventilation, especially in areas where outward-opening windows aren’t practical. Their smooth operation allows you to easily adjust the opening, giving you control over the airflow in your home. Perfect for modern and traditional homes, these windows often come highly recommended by any window contractor. They provide a practical solution for bringing fresh air indoors, ensuring your living spaces remain well-ventilated and comfortable year-round.

Double-Hung Windows

Double-hung windows are a versatile and classic choice, known for their timeless appeal and practical functionality. These windows feature two movable sashes that slide up and down within the frame, allowing you to open both the top and bottom sections. This dual-opening design promotes better air circulation, letting cool airflow through the bottom while warm air escapes through the top.

Double-hung windows are flexible and perfect for various ventilation needs. They allow you to control how much air you let in. Moreover, their elegant, traditional look adds aesthetic value to any home.

Professional Window Installation

As you consider ways to improve your home’s ventilation, remember that it’s important to choose the right window and hire an expert window company that understands your local climate and building codes.

Renewal by Andersen® of British Columbia is your local window expert. We’re dedicated to offering high-quality, energy-efficient window solutions that enhance your home’s comfort and functionality. Call us at (604) 200-1025 or fill out our contact form for an estimate.

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These three styles of windows—casement, gliding, and double-hung, are the best to let in summer breezes. They’ll maximize comfort and energy efficiency while allowing plenty of natural light to enter your home. All three of these windows will help you maintain a comfortable room temperature over the summer and keep your energy bills down.

Casement Windows

Our most energy-efficient ventilating style, casement windows have an openable sash on a hinge that swings outwards, either vertically (called a casement window) or horizontally (called an awning window). Both styles have a crank handle that opens up the window, directing fresh air indoors.

Gliding Windows

Also called “sliding” windows, our gliding windows are built with an operable passive sash unlike most gliding windows that have a fixed sash. This allows for more versatility, such as easier cleaning or better placement of a window air conditioner. Gliding windows are popular because they’re easy to use and maintain, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of fresh air with the push of a finger.

Double-hung Windows

Unlike most companies that sell a single hung, meaning the top sash is fixed, our double-hung has two sashes that slide up and down separately from each other, allowing for more ventilation and easier cleaning. Having both sashes open allows hot air to escape out the top and cool air to come in the bottom, perfect for catching a cool breeze in hot weather.

Helping you find the right windows to make your home comfortable while still enjoying the view is what Renewal by Andersen does best. We offer window replacement services in the Greater Vancouver Area, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Campbell River. Give us a call today and schedule your free consultation with our team of experts.

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1. USE FANS

Ceiling fans, table fans, and tower fans all help to circulate air throughout the home. Fans are a more affordable option than air conditioning because they use significantly less energy.

2. USE AWNINGS OR SHUTTERS ON SOUTH AND WEST-FACING WINDOWS

Window awnings can reduce solar heat gain in the summer by up to 65% on south-facing windows and 77% on west-facing windows. These outdoor window treatments still have the benefit of allowing a breeze to pass through open windows.

3. CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS

Doors, windows, vents and other openings in your home, even small cracks in your home’s foundation, can let in the heat. Make sure all doors and windows are properly weather-stripped, and consider installing an energy efficient door sweep on all exterior doors to create an airtight seal, preventing cool air from escaping.

4. USE LIGHT COLOURED PAINT

Use light colours on the walls and floors of rooms that face south and west. Additionally, painting your home’s exterior in white or light colours will reflect most of the sun’s heat away.

5. USE WINDOW COVERINGS

You can keep the heat out by using shades and blinds to control sunlight coming into your home during the hottest part of the day. However, keep coverings pulled back during cooler times to let in air flow. Try to create a cross-breeze by keeping multiple windows open.

6. INCREASE YOUR GREEN SPACE

During hot weather, grass, trees, and plants lower air temperature significantly. Water them regularly. Water also lowers air temperature. A misting system is an efficient way of watering plants while keeping water use, and temperatures, low.

7. REPLACE SINGLE-PANE GLASS

Double-pane glass significantly reduces heat transfer due to the insulating air space between the glass layers, making it especially good for south and west-facing rooms.

Helping you find the right windows to make your home comfortable while still enjoying the view is what Renewal by Andersen does best. We offer window replacement services in the Greater Vancouver Area, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Campbell River. Give us a call today and schedule your free consultation with our team of experts.

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Tip 1

Turn off lights when you leave the room and unplug appliances, or choose energy-efficient appliances and lightbulbs, such as LED. Don’t forget to turn down the temperature on your water heater!

Tip 2

Air conditioners use more energy than other types of cooling systems, so if you have a choice between central air conditioning and portable units, choose the latter. Parts of BC are hotter than others; if you’re in a region where the temperature isn’t consistently above 25 degrees Celsius, you might not need central air conditioning. A fan could be all that you need.

Tip 3

Of course, energy-efficient windows can go a long way in reducing those hydro bills! Our windows are made from high-performing Fibrex® which is twice as strong as vinyl and blocks thermal transfer nearly 700 times better than aluminum. They’re also ENERGY-STAR® certified, exceling even in the harshest of climates.

Tip 4

Change the air filter regularly on air conditioners and fans. Air conditioners draw in large quantities of dirt and dust from the outside, which eventually builds up on your unit’s cooling coils and reduces its efficiency. A dirty air filter leads to higher hydro bills as it reduces airflow through the system.

Tip 5

Open windows whenever possible to allow cross breezes into your home. This can help with air circulation and reducing humidity levels. Opening windows at night is particularly effective at cooling a house down, just make sure you have a screen to keep the critters out!

Tip 6

Install solar panels on your roof. These panels use natural sunlight to generate power and do not require any fuel or external source of energy to produce electricity. You’ll have to spend some money upfront to install them, but you’ll be able to enjoy free energy for decades without incurring any additional expenses!

Tip 7

Make sure your thermostat is set correctly for the season. In winter months, turn it down as low as possible while still being comfortable indoors. In the summer months, turn it up as high as possible. This will allow you to save money on heating costs during winter and cooling costs during summer by only turning on your HVAC system when necessary.

These strategies will help keep your home cool this summer without breaking the bank. Cutting down on the amount of energy used in your home is important to reducing your carbon footprint as well as helping during a time when many of us are feeling extra pressure on our wallets. We hope that these tips accomplish both of these goals for you this summer, and if so, we encourage you to share them.

We offer window replacement services in the Greater Vancouver Area, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Campbell River. Give us a call today and schedule your free consultation with our team of experts.

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Casement Windows

We recommend going for this type of window if you want to maximize ventilation. Our casement windows are mounted on a hinge on one side and swing outward when you open them. They’re either operated manually or on a crank or motor depending on which type you choose. You can partly open a casement window when you want to catch a light breeze or open them fully to take in fresher air on warmer days. When you decide to close your casement windows due to strong winds or heavy rain, they can seal even tighter when the wind blows against them, so you won’t have to worry about any air leaks.

Bay Windows

Our bay windows consist of three side-by-side windows that project from the home’s exterior wall at a certain angle. The central window is often fixed while the windows on either side are casement windows. Once installed by a trusted professional window contractor, these become great for ventilation because the two side windows placed at opposite angles can catch breezes flowing in multiple directions.

Horizontal Sliders

Unlike casement windows, these don’t protrude outside when you open them. Instead, one operable sash slides over a fixed sash. We recommend going for this type of window if you have limited indoor and outdoor opening space. This can also be installed in areas along walkways or patios where you don’t want any obstructions but still need the ventilation for indoors. Keep in mind that with this type of window, it can only be opened halfway. If you’re planning to install these windows on a higher floor, we recommend restricting the opening unless absolutely necessary. 

When it comes to excellent window installation, hire only the best window company in the area. Call Renewal by Andersen of British Columbia at (604) 800-5176, or contact us online. We serve Delta, Vancouver, and surrounding BC areas.

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