Once you’ve determined the type of window, material and glazing you want, it’s time to choose your finishes. Depending on your previous choices, you will have more or less possibilities. At Portes et Fenêtres Verdun, we have a wide choice of finishes for all of our models. Here are the possible elements.
A chart of several standard colors, the most popular, to match flashings, gutters and soffits, is available. Check with your representative. To choose the color of your windows, it is essential to take into account several elements such as the architectural style, the visual harmony of your facade and the climate. Traditional homes, for example, go very well with classic shades like white or natural wood, while modern designs lend themselves better to dark or metallic colors, like charcoal gray.
The other elements of your facade and exterior elements, such as roofs or shutters, can influence your choice to maintain visual coherence. Finally, remember to check whether certain local regulations come into force. Unfortunately, you are forced to comply with these rules which may leave you little freedom in terms of choice.
Tiles are a very popular decorative element. It comes in various styles, in Georgian or rectangular profile and is located between the two glasses of the sealed or thermos unit.
SDL tiling allows you to reproduce the effect of the lattices of the first windows at the beginning of the colony. Nowadays, it is generally made of aluminum or PVC and can have a classic or more contemporary look, in several colors, usually white or black.
It should be noted that products without tiling or false crosspieces and fixed products are therefore favored by the new Energy Star standard.
Portes et Fenêtres Verdun is proud to offer its brand new unique, strong, durable, easy to handle, superior quality products from the Vesta series from the new Premium Interlock system, Assa Abloy for casement and awning windows. The tests carried out demonstrated increased resistance of this new technology, far exceeding industry standards. The operation of standard cranks is generally tested 8,000 times on the market, while the innovative Assa Abloy system is validated over a cycle of more than 32,000 operations.
The new Assa Abloy multi-point window locking system makes the movement very smooth.
They are added to the frames on the outside. In different widths, models or profiles, these moldings add style to your home, they adapt to the dimensions of the openings and the exterior cladding of the building. You have the choice between contemporary style or more classic style moldings.
Assa Abloy hinges used on awning and casement windows can support up to 148 lbs., well exceeding the industry standard of only 96 lbs.
Screens are always included with operable windows. Made of fiberglass wick, they can cover the entire window or not, either single or double. Screens for sash and sliding windows are installed on the exterior and are best removed for the winter. The screens on crank models can be left in place since they are installed inside.