Your strata’s depreciation report finally arrived, and windows made the list. So, what happens next?
If you manage a strata property in BC, you already know the report itself is only step one. It tells you what’s coming and roughly what it will cost, but it does not tell you how to actually get from a line item to a finished, documented project your council can stand behind. That gap, between “windows are flagged for replacement” and “windows are replaced”, is exactly what this article covers. For the official rules behind the 2026 requirement itself, BC’s official depreciation report guidelines are the best starting point.
To Manufacture REHAU GENEO® Tilt and Turn Windows in BC
We’ve been hinting at some important and exciting news for a few months now and today A-1 Window Manufacturing is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with REHAU to bring the best passive house compliant windows to our clients in the lower mainland. We know that these windows will be in high demand so please request a quote soon.
For more than 70 years, REHAU has been driven by the ambition to enhance the lives of people around the world by developing innovative polymer-based solutions that continue to redefine what is possible in construction, automotive and industry.
The GENEO® Tilt and Turn Window system, which we will be manufacturing on location here in Burnaby, is also Passive House certified which means they are among the most energy-efficient windows on the market. They also look stunning as part of a home window renovation or in a new home construction project.
REHAU GENEO® Top Performance Ratings
GENEO® is composed of RAU-FIPRO®, a proprietary fiber composite material similar to those employed in aeronautic construction and racing vehicles for outstanding strength and load capacities. In fact, it is the first fully-reinforced polymer window profile system that doesn’t rely on steel for its strength. RAU-FIPRO, specially developed for GENEO, affords window construction benefits only imagined before. GENEO does not only provide superior structural integrity but also excels when it comes to thermal and acoustical performance.
With the GENEO design, tilt-turn, hopper and fixed configurations are possible.
Top-Performance Ratings for Thermal Insulation, Sound Insulation and Increased Security Since the GENEO profile design is fully reinforced with fiber composite, the use of steel can be avoided and thermal bridges no longer occur. With its center seal and optional thermo-modules, GENEO achieves thermal insulation values up to the stringent passive house standard.
REHAU GENEO® Windows and Doors Are Passive House Certified
The REHAU GENEO Passive House window is designated as a Certified Passive House Component by the Passive House Institute in Germany. The Passive House Institute has defined international component criteria for seven climates zones. Further information related to this certification can be found at www.passivehouse.com.
The REHAU GENEO window and door system takes tilt-turn technology to its highest level of strength and thermal performance. The system is composed of a proprietary high-tech RAU-FIPRO™ fiber-composite material specially formulated for North America. GENEO is the first fully-reinforced polymer window and door system that doesn’t rely on steel for its strength, saving time, money and improving the ease of installation. A certified Passive House component, the system achieves top performance ratings for structural, acoustical, forced-entry resistance and thermal insulation: up to AW-PG70, up to STC 45/OITC 37, FER Grade 20 and a simulated U-value down to 0.13.
We’ve been working on this exciting addition to our range of windows for quite some time. Adding REHAU GENEO to our range means that we have window options to meet all budgets, styles and most importantly to meet the highest energy efficient standards.
Start the new year off with a bang. Request a quote for REHAU GENEO windows from A1 Windows.
On behalf of everyone here at A1 Windows, we’d like to congratulate Ramiza Kool our inside sales advisor, and her family on their new addition to the family.
We’re proud to announce that A1 Windows has been awarded a Best of Homestars Award.
Every year HomeStars goes over the thousands of companies in our database to find those who have gone above and beyond in their industry to be the best. These companies made the list of Best of 2017 based on their Star Score ratings and reviews from the homeowners that hired them. We recognize these companies by presenting them with a Best Of Award which can be found on their listing. HomeStars would like to congratulate the following companies for winning a 2017 Best Of Award!
As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business.
It’s been quite a year for us at A1 Windows!
We hope that 2017 has been just as memorable for you, your colleagues and your loved ones. We look forward to working with you in 2018 and the years to come.
Project Name: West Vancouver New Construction Home Window Project Location: West Vancouver, BC Scope of work: New construction luxury home window project.
We’re very pleased to announce that once again A1 Windows has won the Consumer Choice Award Vancouver in the Windows and Doors category for 2017
What are the Consumer Choice Awards?
Consumer Choice Award is the only organization in Canada to determine the top-ranked service providers in various categories by conducting an independent market research survey that is statistically accurate.
Each year, consumers are surveyed all across Canada to gather their opinions, perceptions and expectations regarding the services they choose on a daily basis. Leger Marketing, the leading Canadian-owned market research firm, is mandated to conduct the consumer and business surveys.
Read the complete Awards Winners press release here:
Project Name: Vinyl Window Project – 5/8″ renovation flanges, sill and post flashing Location: New Westminster , BC
Scope of work: Turn key project.Supply and install, including interior finishing. Product:Ultra Series LowE/Argon
A1 Windows will be at the Vancouver Home and Design show this weekend. Visit our booth #712 to find out about our range of custom Vinyl and Alumnum window and door designs, proudly manufactured locally in Burnaby, BC.
The Vancouver Home + Design Show is the ultimate authority on all things design, entertaining and home improvement. More than 325 exhibitors and a slew of sensational new features, there’s expert insight, innovation and inspiration for living well at every turn.
Thanks to everyone who visited A1 Windows at the PNE this summer. We had lots of people stop by our pavilion to check out our vinyl and aluminum window displays, and to enter our patio door giveaway. Thank you for visiting us.
Here’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. The winner of A1’s R370 Sliding Patio Door is Bill DeVries from Delta B.C. Congratulations Bill and thanks to everyone who took part.
New windows can enhance both the interior and exterior aesthetic look of your home, virtually eliminate interior condensation, (and the subsequent prospect of mold), and increase the equity in your home.
There are some additional comfort benefits available to you though the newest of glass, frame and hardware technologies. These are typically discussed using terms such as STC Ratings,(Sound Transmission Class) SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) SC (Shading Coefficient) U-Values (measurements of Heat retention in both Metric (W/K m2) and Imperial (BTU/hr-ft2-Deg.F).
To bring these more technical terms down to things which our customers can actually hear, see, touch and feel, we have equipped all of our Sales Consultants with the latest in demonstration devices. These devices have been designed to clearly SHOW you how your old existing single/double glazed windows compare with todays’ “customized living” windows.
Hear how intrusive sound can be better managed in those rooms where you need it.
See and feel how new glass types and frames can better control heat loss and how A1 was able to qualify it’s windows for Energy Star’s “Most Efficient Category”
See and feel how we can cool down your home in the Summer months, especially in those rooms with South and West exposures.
See how we are able to significantly reduce Ultra Violet light from entering your home, which helps protect your fabrics and flooring from fading.
See how we can add a measure of security to your home in areas where you might feel vulnerable.
“The Closer You Look, The Better We Look”
Give our A1 Windows Sales Consultant a call at 604 777 8000 for a demonstrably “closer look.”
A1 Windows will be at the Vancouver Home and Design show this weekend. Visit our booth #712 to find out about our range of custom Vinyl and Alumnum window and door designs, proudly manufactured locally in Burnaby, BC.
