Custom windows can significantly enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency. However, the installation process can be complex. Here’s a breakdown of the typical steps involved: Measuring and Template Creation for Custom Windows The process of measuring and creating a template for custom windows is crucial to ensure a perfect fit and seamless installation. Here's a breakdown of the...
Discovering mould on your window sills can be an unwelcome surprise. Besides being unsightly, mould growth in your home can lead to various health issues and structural problems. Budget Glass is here to help you understand the causes of mould on window sills and how new windows can help prevent its recurrence is the first step toward creating a healthier...
Should I Repair or Replace My Windows? One minute you’re enjoying the view outside your window, the next you’re searching “glass repair near me” on Google. No one wants to discover a crack or chip on their window pane, but life happens. Glass is breakable after all. If you find yourself staring at a broken or cracked window, act swiftly...
Repairing or Replacing Fireplace Glass is Easy with Budget Glass Is your fireplace glass cracked, chipped or damaged? Do you own an older fireplace or stove with a tempered glass insert? Budget Glass can replace it safely and quickly. Even if your fireplace glass does not have obvious damage, there are many advantages to switching to neo-ceramic glass which has superior...
Do It Yourself Repair Kits for Windshields - Do They Really Work? Did you know that your windshield can bear over half of your vehicle’s weight in the event of a rollover? That’s a major reason why it’s so important to ensure that your windshield is in good shape. Even the smallest imperfection can impact the integrity of the glass...
Tips & Tricks for Painting Around Windows When it comes time to paint the house, painting around your old wood-framed windows is oftentimes the most tedious part of the entire project. Painting wooden windowpanes and frames can be time-consuming and is often a messy, frustrating experience if you aren’t slow and steady, or you haven’t taken the time to properly...
How to Fix a Sticky Sliding Glass Door in 5 Easy Steps Is your patio door doing a lot more sticking than sliding these days? If so, it’s likely time to show your patio door a little TLC. Fortunately, fixing a sliding glass door that sticks is usually inexpensive and can be completed in just a few simple steps. The...
Cleaning exterior screens is often one of those chores that just gets pushed to the very bottom of the to-do list. While screens work hard for us, there are plenty of household chores that get priority, and your time is valuable. So why bother with cleaning exterior screens? Do they even need cleaning? While it can seem like a small,...
What does a sealed unit replacement and winter storms have in common? To get to the answer, we’ll have to do a little exploring. This winter has already seen some crazy weather, and it’s only half over. While Vancouver Island is no stranger to soggy, windy storms, they can cause damage to our homes. In particular, high winds and heavy...
Fall has returned, and with it comes the yearly list of exterior winter prep. Packing lunches and raking leaves is about to become the norm, and along with that, colder weather. Before the frost hits and the dark nights commence, keep your house cozy and your yard set for winter with these tips. Exterior Winter Prep for Windows, Doors, and...