Home/ Blog/ Entry Doors for Toronto Homes: Aluminum vs. F… Doors Guide Entry Doors for Toronto Homes: Aluminum vs. Fiberglass vs. Steel — A Buyer’s Guide August 2024 7 min read Urban Windows & Doors Your front door does more work than any other element of your home’s exterior. It’s the first impression for every […]

Home/ Blog/ The Complete Guide to Aluminum Windows in Tor… Windows Guide The Complete Guide to Aluminum Windows in Toronto — Profiles, Performance & Pricing September 2024 9 min read Urban Windows & Doors Aluminum windows have become the default choice for modern residential construction and renovation in Toronto. But the category covers an enormous […]

Home/ Blog/ Is Triple Glazing Worth It in Ontario? A Prac… Energy Efficiency Is Triple Glazing Worth It in Ontario? A Practical Cost-Benefit Analysis October 2024 6 min read Urban Windows & Doors Triple-glazed windows are becoming more common in the GTA market, and the marketing around them is enthusiastic. Three panes of glass, two […]

Home/ Blog/ Replacing Windows on a Heritage Home in Toron… Renovation Replacing Windows on a Heritage Home in Toronto: What You Need to Know November 2024 7 min read Urban Windows & Doors Toronto has more heritage-designated properties than any other Canadian city — over 9,000 individual properties and 42 heritage conservation districts. If your […]

Home/ Blog/ The Complete Guide to Lift & Slide Doors for … Doors Guide The Complete Guide to Lift & Slide Doors for Toronto Homes December 2024 8 min read Urban Windows & Doors There’s a reason lift and slide doors have become the signature feature of luxury custom homes in the GTA over the […]

Home/ Blog/ When to Replace Your Windows — and How to Cho… Homeowner Guide When to Replace Your Windows — and How to Choose a Contractor in the GTA January 2025 7 min read Urban Windows & Doors Window replacement is one of the larger home improvement expenses — typically $800 to $2,000+ per window […]

Home/ Blog/ Do Energy Star Windows Really Make a Differen… Energy Efficiency Do Energy Star Windows Really Make a Difference in Ontario? (The Honest Answer) February 2025 6 min read Urban Windows & Doors If you’ve gotten a quote for new windows in Ontario recently, every supplier has mentioned Energy Star certification. It’s become a […]

Home/ Blog/ What to Look for in a Commercial Window Suppl… Commercial What to Look for in a Commercial Window Supplier in Ontario March 2025 7 min read Urban Windows & Doors Commercial fenestration projects operate at a different scale and risk profile than residential work. A residential window that underperforms is an inconvenience. A […]

Home/ Blog/ How We Installed a 20-Foot One-Piece Glass Pa… Special Projects How We Installed a 20-Foot One-Piece Glass Panel in a Toronto Home April 2025 6 min read Urban Windows & Doors When the architect’s drawings came in for a custom home project in North York, the specification for the main living area read […]

Home/ Blog/ Aluminum vs. PVC vs. Hybrid Windows: Which Is… Windows Guide Aluminum vs. PVC vs. Hybrid Windows: Which Is Right for Your Canadian Home? May 2025 8 min read Urban Windows & Doors If you’ve started researching new windows for your home, you’ve quickly discovered there’s no shortage of options — and opinions. Aluminum, […]