Five common mistakes when ordering windows
What we see most often: from comparing quotes on a single figure to forgetting which way the window opens.
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Practical advice on choosing, measuring and looking after windows.
What happens to your old window?
An old window is construction waste and cannot go out by the bins. What happens to it, and whose job it is to deal with it.
Window maintenance: what to do twice a year
Half an hour of care in spring and autumn extends the life of hardware and seals. A simple checklist, no special tools needed.
What is a U-value, and why does it matter?
How to read a window's heat transfer figure, the difference between Uw, Ug and Uf, and why one number alone does not make a window warm.
PVC, wood or aluminium: which window frame to choose
An honest comparison of three window frame materials for warmth, lifespan, upkeep and price, without pushing any one of them.
Balcony door or balcony unit: what is the difference?
What to order when a door leads to your balcony with a window beside it: one product or two. The difference in price and fitting.
Replacing windows through an apartment association
Who decides, who pays and why it is cheaper for a block of flats to replace windows together. A step-by-step guide for the KÜ board.
Can you replace windows in winter?
Winter window installation in Estonia: what temperatures work, what is done differently and how long your flat is open to the cold.
Why windows steam up on the inside, and what to do
Condensation on the glass is nearly always about humidity in the room, not a faulty window. Here is how to tell the two apart.
How to measure a window opening correctly
Step by step: how to measure your window yourself to get an indicative price, and why a fitter still takes the final measurements.
Double or triple glazing: which should you choose?
How triple glazing differs from double glazing, when the extra cost pays off and when it is money you do not need to spend.
How much does window replacement cost? What the price covers
What goes into the price of replacing a window in Estonia, and which jobs sellers usually charge for separately.