More than half a century of business leadership ... local manufacuring ... convenient locations ... industry-leading product design and energy efficiency ... it all adds up to more value and peace of mind for you!
Listen now as Peter Turkstra discusses what makes Turkstra Windows different!
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| What's Offered to Window and Door Customers? |
Turkstra Windows
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Industry Standard
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The Turkstra Advantage | |
| A LOCAL BUSINESS YOU CAN RELY ON ... | ||||
| Established business serving locally for over 50 years. |
Yes
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Financially stable and established so you can shop with confidence. |
| Professional presentations with no gimmicks or exaggerated discounts. |
Yes
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You can trust us to be up front, honest and "Always on the Level". |
| Windows and doors are made locally in Stoney Creek. |
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When you buy our windows or doors you are supporting your local community. |
| Easily accessible showrooms located at your local Turkstra Lumber. |
Yes
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One
location |
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Window shopping right around the corner. |
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Local service.
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Yes
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Service and support based in your community. |
| HIGH-PERFORMANCE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS ... | ||||
| Exceptional Energy Ratings. |
26 to 33
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17+
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Consistent ENERGY STAR ratings on all our window products. Tested and verified by independent body. |
| SuperSpacer®. |
Yes
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Metal /
non-metal |
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Warmest glass technology for warmer windows and reduced condensation. |
| Pilkington hard-coat Energy Advantage™ Low-E (low emissivity) glass. |
Yes
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Soft- or
hard-coat |
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Better performance in Canadian climate than soft-coat glass. |
| Argon gas option. |
Yes
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Varies
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Inert gas is heavier than air to reduce the heat transfer from inside to outside. |
| Butyl-backed dual-sealed insulated glass. |
Yes
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Single
seal |
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Dual seal dramatically reduces seal failure. |
| Vinyl windows available with a true split finish. |
Yes
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Painted
finish |
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Colour is part of the extrusion and cannot be scratched off. No exterior touch-up paint required. Exclusive to Turkstra Windows. |
| Heavy-gauge window frames and sashes made from pure virgin vinyl extruded in Canada. |
Yes
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Could be
off-shore |
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The vast majority of our components are manufactured in Canada and are designed for our climate. |
| 4-1/2" vinyl window frame. |
Yes
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2-7/8" to
3-1/4" |
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More aesthically pleasing and a better-performing window. |
| 100% virgin PVC compound powder for glossy finish and reduced dirt adherence. |
Yes
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PVC
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Better overall appearance. |
| Multi-chamber window profiles. |
Yes
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Stronger window with more chambers and better performance. |
| Concealed drain holes in window frame. |
Yes
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Drain
holes |
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Positive drainage with no visible holes or insect flaps. |
| Bevelled sash. |
Yes
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Square-faced sash
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Architecturally pleasing sight lines. |
| Thermally welded window frame and sash corners. |
Yes
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Welded/
mechanical |
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Much stronger than mechanically fastened. |
| Tilt feature available on windows. |
Yes
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Varies
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Easy to clean from the interior. |
| Glass units recessed from edge of frame. |
Yes
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Set flush
exterior |
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Warmer glass area and warmer window. Glass warmer to the touch. |
| Triple weather-stripping. |
Yes
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Double
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Three lines of defense for wind and water to penetrate. |
| Genuine high-quality Truth® window hardware. |
Yes
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Mixture of
hardware |
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Complete warranty on the hardware. All components are made to fit together. |
| 3/4" clear pine jamb extensions. |
Yes
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Finger
jointed/MDF |
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Easier to paint; smoother and stronger finish. |
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For general inquiries, contact
Turkstra Windows
370 Green Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 2B3
Telephone: (905) 561-1114
Fax: (905) 664-1377
