There’s just no end in sight to the passionate affair we West Coasters have with windows. Bigger, brighter, and more of them, we simply love natural lightstreaming through our windowpanes.

As glass proudly takes centre stage in increasingly large segments of our exterior walls, technology is racing to keep pace with consumer demand for better energy efficiency and wider style selections. And one company is meeting those demands head on. Located in Delta, West Coast Windows provides custom designed windows that marry outstanding thermal performance with sheer good looks — whether your taste is contemporary, traditional, or somewhere in the middle.

Tech Savvy for Energy Savings

"One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is thinking LowE glass is nice to have but not really necessary," stresses owner Bryan Hayes. In reality, West Coast Windows’ LowE3 glass will not only help reduce your heating and cooling costs, but it eliminates 95 percent of the sun's damaging UV rays — the ones that turn the back of your favourite royal blue sofa into a washed out grey or leech the colours from your cushions, rugs, and paintings. He adds that the company's innovative Enertech Windows System actually exceeds the stringent EnergyStar requirements to make it PST exempt for immediate cost savings.

While most LowE windows provide two layers of reflective coating, Bryan explains West Coast Windows incorporates a third layer thus significantly ramping up energy efficiency. And that’s not all. "The second thing that differentiates us is our non-metallic Super Spacer between the panes of glass. Typically, the spacer is made from metal which transfers cold from the outside to the inside and leads to sweaty windows. We use a silicon foam with a dual seal — no temperature transference, no condensation, and because it has the ability to move as your windows expand or contract, it won’t crack over time."

Designed to Match Your Unique Style

New windows, Bryan believes, are a great way to update the entire look of your home at the same time you reduce your energy consumption. "I encourage people to change the casings or add mullions and other decorative details. After all, why should we feel compelled to stick with the same design? Let your creativity go wild. Our team has plenty of ideas to help you create a looks that’s as individual as you are."

And because West Coast Windows manufactures all their windows right here in the Lower Mainland, you can be enjoying your new view and energy savings within three to five weeks. "Our design experts will work through your plans and dreams one window at a time," Bryan says. "We'll come up with suggestions, give you a cost estimate, and then, when your windows are ready, we'll come to your home and install them — you know you're getting a professional product that's been professionally installed."

West Coast Windows offers a full range of energy efficient, custom windows carrying a lifetime warrantee. Their showroom is located at 8028 River Way in Delta. For more information call 604-946-2310 or toll free at 1-888-363-7832. You can also visit on the web any time at www.westcoastwindows.ca.