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Subsidies available to replace your windows and doors

We wrote about this a few months ago but you may have put your project off for a few months… because of time… or because of money. Well, now’s a great time to talk about it again because the opportunity exists to get a home subsidy.

This government program is called ecoENERGY Retrofit, and it was developed to lighten the energy cost load for Canadian citizens. The ecoENERGY Retrofit program allows homeowners to save and make their homes more energy efficient by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Obviously, there are some steps to follow to find out if you’re eligible for the program. To help you get started, we’ve prepared a synopsis of what you’ll need to know to guide you through the submission process. You’ll find this information at www.eco-reno.ca.

We also suggest that you move quickly because the program is ending March 31, 2012.

Some reference material:

http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/retrofithomes-renovationmaisons-eng.cfm

http://www.eco-reno.ca/

At this festive time of year, we would like to offer you our best wishes and thank you once again for your support and confidence in us over the last year.

We would also like to thank all our colleagues in the window and door industry, all our clients and partners as well as JELD-WEN personnel at every one of our factories.

Furthermore, we would like to thank you personally for your contribution to our blog and other JELD-WEN social media. We appreciate this incredible opportunity for meaningful exchange with you; it’s been a profound pleasure to stay connected, always ready to respond to your suggestions and questions. This, in turn, allows us to offer content that is tailored to your needs and interests.

The end of the year promises much hope for the new one to come. It is our profound wish that you and those close to you experience abundance and success in 2012.

Sincerely,

Your team at JELD-WEN

Earlier this year, an Ontario family was picked as one of JELD-WEN’s “Make Your Home a Star” contest winners.

Well, their new windows and doors were installed just a few weeks ago—and the happy, winning couple were beaming!

We thought it would be a good idea to share with you their thoughts and a few photos of the transformation. Maybe you’ll get a few ideas?

Comments from the winners

“We wanted the JELD-WEN team to know just how happy we are with our new windows and doors, and we wanted to thank you for this magnificent prize. As soon as they were installed, we noticed an immediate improvement in energy consumption. The products we chose are exceptionally well made and look just amazing in our home. We would also like to point out the professionalism and competence of the retailer, Schell Lumber, where we selected our products. Communication was free flowing and the installation process was smooth and beyond our expectations. The quality of the installers’ work was incredible and we really see a continual difference in energy savings, not to mention the wonderful look of the JELD-WEN products themselves… both things we’ll enjoy for years to come! We unhesitatingly recommend JELD-WEN products as well as Schell Lumber to our friends and family.” -       Jean and Mike Godawa, Ontario

BEFORE

READY? ACTION!

THANKS TO SCHELL LUMBER AND JELD-WEN TEAMS!

WELL DONE!

To take a look at our windows and doors collections, please click here.

Installing an interior door is an easy upgrade that can dramatically improve the appearance of your home. Here is a list of the tools you will need to complete the project:

-Utility Knife

-Tape Measure

-Four Foot Level

-Paint & Paint Brush

-Shims

-Hammer or Nail Gun

-Finishing nails.

***  Warning: Don’t forget to use proper eye protection when using hand tools. (Safety Glasses)

Step 1: Measure the opening

Once you’ve removed your old doorframe, take the opening measurements and give them to your local home improvement retailer. They will be able to assist you in choosing the right size product for your home.

Step 2: Check the measurements

When you’ve received your new interior door, you will need to remove the packaging.  Measure the door and the component pieces to ensure sure the product is the right size.

Step 3: Paint door

Interior doors come pre primed so this is a good time to put a quick coat of paint on the door and component pieces.

Step 4: Position door in opening

Because pre hung doors already come with their frame preassembled, position the door in the opening and place temporary shims to secure it into place.

Step 5: Level door with shims

At this point, make sure the door is level and plumb. You also want to ensure proper spacing along the door opening (about 1/8 of an inch) and adjust the shims accordingly.

Step 6: Fasten jamb with finishing nails

Once the door is positioned correctly, fasten the jamb with finishing nails. Start on the inside, work your away around the door, nailing the frame through the shims.

Step 7: Remove shims and install trim

Score and break up the remaining shims and replace the old trim.

Step 8: Install hardware

Finally, install the door hardware according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Watch the video here:

Interior Pre Hung Door Installation

If you are planning on selling your house in the next few years, this article is just for you. We called on two real estate professionals to answer some of your frequently asked questions. Happy reading!

New windows: a possible return on investment?

“Should a couple wishing to sell their home in the coming years think about changing the doors and windows for better performing ones?”

Whether you should invest in new doors and windows is directly linked to their current condition. A property with doors and windows that clearly show signs of wear and tear will certainly sell for less than if they had been replaced beforehand. According to various sources, owners reportedly recoup between 50% and 80% of their investment when the house is sold. I also think that the older the property, the greater the return on investment. That said, an investment just to freshen up appearances may not necessarily be recognized by potential buyers.

“Do houses with recent or energy efficient doors and windows sell faster and/or for higher prices compared with other homes?”

There are no available statistics showing a link between the speed of house sales and the quality of their windows. However, a property with quality features will clearly attract more interest and sell more quickly. Buyers naturally pay more when the desired property has value-added characteristics, but the quality of the materials must be line with the product. For example, a property valued at $200,000 can mean an investment of $10,000 to $15,000 for new windows, but it would not be wise to invest $40,000. Being properly advised really helps you to make decisions that are in your best interest.

Do I have a chance of selling my house with outdated windows? Conversely, does a house with old windows and doors have less chance of finding a buyer?”

Since every product has a market value, a property with outdated doors and windows  will be worth less than a property with newer, good quality ones. Each product is intended for a specific buyer, so a property requiring renovations suits someone who wants to pay less but who will eventually need to invest in having items such as new doors and windows installed.

Mr. Martin Desfossés, DuProprio

We would like to extend a special thanks to Mr. Martin Desfossés, Real-Estate Advisor at DuProprio. Mr. Desfossés’ role is to guide owners through the sales process by providing them with advice about putting their home on the market. He has over ten years of experience in the real estate and has helped several hundred owners sell their homes commission-free.

An income property and recent windows

“Will investing in doors and windows automatically be reflected in the value of my income property?”

Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to your question. To give you expert, personalized advice, several factors have to be examined. This type of evaluation is an integral part of the daily services we offer at RCGT. To get a more precise answer, do not hesitate to ask for advice from a specialist before you make your purchase.

Mr Jonathan Boissonneault, RCGT

Thanks to Mr. Jonathan Boissonneault, Chartered Appraiser, Senior Director, Real-Estate Consulting and Appraisals at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton & Cie in Sherbrooke.

The  magic of Christmas is all around us… shouldn’t it be all around your home? We thought so too… so we’ve asked a professional interior decorator to be on hand today to provide you with enchanting ideas to create the perfect holiday atmosphere.

That’s one Christmas wish come true!

1. Keep it warm: Put down a carpet where the floor was bare to create a warm and enveloping atmosphere. It’s perfect for Christmas and the entire winter. Match the colour of your carpet with elements from your living room.

2. Even if your Christmas budget it practically non-existent, you can still decorate your home with boughs from any variety of pine. Place them on your mantle, around doors (wrapped with steel wire) or even around your window frames. They also make your home smell wonderful.

3. The colour trends for this year are robin’s egg blue, aubergine, violet, emerald green, silver, gold and white – which is timeless. You don’t need to change everything though, just by adding one or two selected elements in this year’s colour trends, you can refresh all your decorations.

4. At risk of contradicting myself… don’t be too trendy. I think Christmas decor should be beautiful this year and five years from now.

5. Welcome your friends by decorating your house’s exterior. We love to put fresh cranberries in a large vase of water and then put a smaller vase inside of it. Leave it outside for the night and then remove the two containers, leaving a sculpture of festively coloured ice. Make several and use them as candle shades on Christmas eve.

6. Your flower boxes have been empty for a few weeks now and they are beginning to look sad. Bring them back to life with a few pine boughs. Set them in place using snow and water so they freeze into position. Your windows have never been more festive!

7. If you have a small living room, instead of putting up a Christmas tree, try decorating the walls instead. Wreaths and ornaments are perfect for the job.

8. Decorate the room with natural flowers… and not just poinsettias!

9. Match your Christmas wrapping paper with your décor – It’s a great idea.

10. One of the biggest festive decoration mistakes is not enough light. The golden rule for lighting is to use 100 to 125 lights for every foot of your tree’s height. A six foot tree should have between 600 and 750 lights in order for it to look its best.

A heartfelt thank you to Vanessa Sicotte, from Damask & Dentelle, for her special touch and collaborative spirit.

For more information:  Damask & Dentelle, Facebook, Twitter.

Here are just a few ideas on how to incorporate Vanessa’s expertise around your home. Go ahead… have as much fun as you want!

A bit of inspiration:

www.bhg.com , www.fancyhouseroad.com , www.countryliving.com, www.marthastewart.com

Customers Have More Information And Interaction At Their Fingertips

Winnipeg, Manitoba (November 24, 2011)   – JELD‐WEN Windows and Doors announces the launch of its new Door Display Program available to all dealers across Canada. More than 400 dealers have already found the program an engaging way to present their customers with JELD‐WEN doors available nationwide as well as products tailored to specific regions. The Door Display Program helps customers feel informed and empowered through every step of selecting and installing JELD‐WEN doors. Various styles and sizes are presented, as well as the features and benefits of each. Additional information, such as soundproofing and sustainable options, is also available. QR codes give customers even more advice through their smartphones, including links to videos that demonstrate the proper installation of JELD‐WEN doors.

“We’re excited to help our customers feel confident they’re choosing the right doors for their homes and that they can install them without worry,” says Sante Cigana, JELD‐WEN Canada Vice President.“We know this program will make the process easier. It’s the best interactive customer display in Canada.”

The new graphics, colour palette and QR codes of the Door Display Program carry over into point‐of‐sale materials and packaging. It will soon expand to include JELD‐WEN exterior doors. The installation videos can be seen on the JELD‐WEN Canada channel on YouTube.

JELDWEN Windows and Doors was founded in 1960 and currently employs over 1,200 Canadians. A proud member of the ENERGY STAR program in the window, sliding glass door and entry door categories, JELDWEN has also built a solid reputation for reliability. For more information, or to find the JELDWEN dealer nearest you, visit jeldwen.ca.

Klamath Falls, OR, November 16, 2011 –JELD-WEN was presented with the 2011 Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Award (“Teddy Award”) on November 9 at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference and Expo in Las Vegas.

Since 2002, JELD-WEN has reduced its annual workers’ compensation injuries in the U.S. by 80 percent. Entrants were judged on their safety improvement practices and results. While JELD-WEN’s reduction in incidents was important in the judging process, the company was also praised for its development of training programs, tracking and feedback mechanisms, and a host of prevention measures. Previous Teddy Award recipients include AT&T, Nissan, Marriott, and Frito-Lay.

“I would like to thank our employees for generating suggestions and ideas for continual improvement, adopting a culture of safety, and their unending commitment to safety,” stated Kelly Beegle, Vice President of Insurance and Risk Management at JELD-WEN.  “The true reward is that our employees continue to have a safe and healthy work environment.”

“We accept this award with an eye to the future,” Beegle continued. “We will continue to set even higher goals and engage everyone as we strive to achieve them.”

Caption: Risk & Insurance Magazine and Sedgwick presented the 2011 Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Award to JELD-WEN on Nov. 9, 2011 at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. From left to right – David North, Sedgwick; Paul Bomberger, Risk & Insurance Magazine; from JELD-WEN: Karen Olsen, Woody Sine, Kelly Beegle, Marsha Sorum, and Jeff Barker; and Matthew Kahn, Risk & Insurance Magazine.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reliable windows and doors. Consistently ranked as Oregon’s largest privately owned company, JELD-WEN began in 1960 as a small Oregon millwork plant with 15 employees and today has approximately 20,000 employees across more than 100 locations in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company’s extensive product offering encompasses windows, exterior doors, interior doors and related building products that are sold globally through multiple distribution channels, including retail home centers, wholesale distributors and building products dealers. For more information on JELD-WEN, visit www.jeld-wen.com.

About the Theodore Roosevelt Award

Risk & Insurance Magazine’s Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Award annually recognizes programs for their efforts to reduce the number of injuries to workers on the job. One top honor is awarded in each of three categories: For-Profit Organization, Non-Profit Organization, and Federal Organization. Judges consider the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a long-term commitment to the improvement of a firm’s workers’ compensation program and cogent examples of innovation and creativity. The 2011 award winners were named at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Conference and Expo in Las Vegas on November 9, 2011.  Although originally presented under a different name, the Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Award has been presented each year for 16 years.

Dear readers,

A few months ago, JELD-WEN participated in the most recent edition of “Maison Enfant Soleil”. Warm and full of light, the refined decor will no doubt give you new ideas for your own home. At the very least you’ll be able to really visualize made-in-Canada JELD-WEN windows and doors.

So, without further ado, Maison Enfant Soleil!

Enfant Soleil 2011 House – Casement windows

JELD-WEN is proud to be part of the construction of Maison Enfant Soleil. Once again this year, a magnificent home was built to benefit sick children. To ensure absolute comfort, all door and window products used in the construction were ENERGY STAR certified, meaning they are adapted to the region’s climate and are highly energy efficient. And, new this year, the home had to meet the Novoclimat standards. Accordingly, we made sure that all products met the highest standards.

Stunning, isn’t it?

Doors – Steel – Exterior Doors – Entry Doors

Made to last, our exterior steel doors are built using top quality materials. While their thoughtful, distinctive design pleases the eye, performance and durability still come first.

Windows – All-Vinyl – Casement Windows

The all-vinyl casement windows is the product of remarkable design in terms of both quality and durability – a touch of excellence that enhances their elegant style.

Windows – All-Vinyl – Casement Windows

Remarkable design, quality and durability – a touch of excellence that enhances the elegant style of your home.

Doors – All-Vinyl – Sliding Patio Doors

Our all-new sliding patio doors offer all the beauty of a garden door without the space-consuming inward swing of a hinged door. Featuring exceptional strength, superior light flow, and unparalleled ease of operation, this innovative and energy efficient product is available with an amazing range of options, including a variety of sidelites and window assemblies.

Windows – All-Vinyl – Casement Windows

Looks comfortable, isn’t it?

Windows – All-Vinyl – Casement Windows

The perfect place for a beautiful get together with loved ones!

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Dear readers,

If ever there was a time to dream, it’s now! This week, we’re presenting the imaginative results of a photo session that took place last summer, one that showcases a home entirely outfitted with JELD-WEN windows and doors. You’ll also see that we’ve added a brief product description under each photo. Don’t hesitate to write us a line or two with your comments. We’d love to hear from you!

Magnificient home in Adstock

Adstock House- Architectural, casement and awning

The best characeristics of several types of windows combine to give this house reliable and longlasting protection against temperature changes.

Adstock House – Architectural, casement and awning windows

The careful addition of made-to-measure windows gives it an original look and a touch of excellence. Isn’t it a magnificient house at night?

Adstock House -Double hung windows and casement windows

With its old-fashioned look, this type of window preserves the authenticity of the house while improving its energy efficiency all year long.

Doors – Steel – Exterior Doors – Entry Doors

Made to last, our exterior steel doors are built using top quality materials. While their thoughtful, distinctive design pleases the eye, performance and durability still come first.

Windows – All-Vinyl – Casement Windows

The all-vinyl casement windows is the product of remarkable design in terms of both quality and durability – a touch of excellence that enhances their elegant style.

3 words: style, elegance and durability.

There’s no such place like home!

Seems like the perfect place to relax.

Windows – All-Vinyl – Casement Windows The all-vinyl casement windows is the product of remarkable design in terms of both quality and durability – a touch of excellence that enhances their elegant style.

Windows – All-Vinyl – Hung Windows – Double-Hung

Our DF3604 double-hung windows seamlessly combine performance and easy maintenance. A 15° sloped sill ensures enhanced water drainage, while sturdy coil balances stabilize open sashes tilt-in for easy cleaning.

That’s it for now… Hope you enjoyed!

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