Do I need windows?
With over 65 years in the business, Turkstra Lumber carries a wide variety of windows in various styles.
The Turkstra Design Centre is the perfect place to view and explore window and door options in an environment where our expert staff can help you achieve your vision.
Hard to open?
Weathered, warped, or cracked?
Water or insect damage?
Dings and rust?
Do I need windows?
With over 65 years in the business, Turkstra Lumber carries a wide variety of entry doors in various materials and styles. The Turkstra Design Centre is the perfect place to view and explore door options in an environment where our expert staff can help you achieve your vision.
Hard to open?
Weathered, warped, or cracked?
Water or insect damage?
Dings and rust?
TURKSTRA WINDOWS
At Turkstra, we’ve partnered with the best manufacturers in the business to provide you with the highest quality lineup of products in window technology, efficiency, and safety. It’s part of our commitment and dedication to help you find the best windows suited for your new home or renovation project.
TURKSTRA WINDOWS
At Turkstra, we’ve partnered with the best manufacturers in the business to provide you with the highest quality lineup of products in window technology, efficiency, and safety. It’s part of our commitment and dedication to help you find the best windows suited for your new home or renovation project.
Types of Windows
Casement & Awning Windows
Windows are available in a multitude of different shapes and styles. Find some of the most popular windows on the market listed below.
Casement Windows
An operating style of window with a side-hinged sash that opens from the side toward the exterior.
Awning Windows
An operating style of window with a sash hinged on the top that swings open at the bottom towards the exterior.
Single & Double Hung
Windows are available in a multitude of different shapes and styles. Find some of the most popular windows on the market listed below.
Single Hung Windows
An operating style of window with a lower sash that slides upward and the upper sash is fixed.
Double Hung Windows
An operating style of window with an upper sash that slides down and a lower sash that slides up.
Bay Windows
A three-unit combination window consisting of a central picture or fixed window and flanked by a pair of windows set at an angle (usually 45 degrees).
Bow Windows
A three-unit combination window consisting of a central picture or fixed window and flanked by a pair of windows set at an angle (usually 45 degrees).
Picture Windows
A picture window is designed to give you a clear view of your surroundings without any obstructions—essentially acting as a picture frame for the scenery outside the window.
Architectural Windows
A three-unit combination window consisting of a central picture or fixed window and flanked by a pair of windows set at an angle (usually 45 degrees).
Single & Double Slider Windows
Windows are available in a multitude of different shapes and styles. Find some of the most popular windows on the market listed below.
Single Hung Windows
An operating style of window with a lower sash that slides upward and the upper sash is fixed.
Double Hung Windows
An operating style of window with an upper sash that slides down and a lower sash that slides up.
Some types of spacer bar conduct more heat or allow more cooling than others, making the glass colder in the winter or warmer in the summer.
Some types of spacer bars will hold their seal longer than others.
At one time, there was a significant difference in spacer bars from one manufacturer to another. Today there is a very marginal difference between the best and worst performers.
Experts Recommend: When comparing performance, more weight should be placed on the type of glass than on the types of spacer bars.
The result is warmer glass in the winter and cooler glass in the summer
Argon is standard in 99% of windows in Ontario
Krypton gas (more inert than argon) is an upgrade option with some manufacturers
Experts Recommend: Krypton gas has minimal performance advantages over argon gas and is usually not worth the extra cost.
With 3 panes of glass, you can add up to 3 coatings of low E and an extra argon fill to get the best performing window
The third pane also helps reduce sound transmission through your window – excellent for high noise areas.
Triple pane is a minimal investment ranging from 10-20% more than a standard double pane window
Experts Recommend: You don’t change your windows often, so choose the best window technology available today.
Functional, durable and attractive nesting handle hardware folds flat when not in use. Made from high performance materials for years of smooth and easy opening. Available in a range of colors to suit any installation.
Obscure: Standard Pinhead
Sandblast: Satin Etch
Rain: Water Effect
Glue Chip: Frost-like Effect
Bronze: Tint
Grey: Tint
Personalize the look of your window by adding girlies for beauty and interest. From a range of standard grille patterns to suit both traditional and modern tastes or create your own custom pattern.
Options & Features
Glass Options
Window Glass Options when choosing the correct glass is important for blocking UV light, keeping interiors cooler in summer and reducing heat loss in winter.
Cardinal Neat Glass
Laminated Glass Technology
Spacer Bars
The spacer bar is the bar that separates the 2 or 3 pieces of glass in a sealed window unit.
Some types of spacer bar conduct more heat or allow more cooling than others, making the glass colder in the winter or warmer in the summer.
Some types of spacer bars will hold their seal longer than others.
At one time, there was a significant difference in spacer bars from one manufacturer to another.
Today there is a very marginal difference between the best and worst performers.
Experts Recommend: When comparing performance, more weight should be placed on the type of glass than on the types of spacer bars.
suit any installation.
Window Gas Fills
Argon is an inert gas that slows down the rate of convection inside the window’s sealed glass unit
The result is warmer glass in the winter and cooler glass in the summer
Argon is standard in 99% of windows in Ontario
Krypton gas (more inert than argon) is an upgrade option with some manufacturers
Experts Recommend: Krypton gas has minimal performance advantages over argon gas and is usually not worth the extra cost.
Triple Pane Windows
Adding a third pane to your window will improve the thermal performance.
With 3 panes of glass, you can add up to 3 coatings of low E and an extra argon fill to get the best performing window.
The third pane also helps reduce sound transmission through your window – excellent for high noise areas.
Triple pane is a minimal investment ranging from 10-20% more than a standard double pane window.
Experts Recommend: You don’t change your windows often, so choose the best window technology available today.
Finishing Accessories
Nesting Handle Functional, durable and attractive nesting handle hardware folds flat when not in use. Made from high performance materials for years of smooth and easy opening. Available in a range of colours to suit any installation.
Privacy Glass
TYPES AVAILABLE:
Obscure: Standard Pinhead
Sandblast: Satin Etch
Rain: Water Effect
Glue Chip: Frost-like Effect
Bronze: Tint
Grey: Tint
Obscure
Sandblast
Rain
Glue Chip
Bronze
Grey
Grille Options
A limitless range of custom grille options are available.
Personalize the look of your window by adding girlies for beauty and interest. From a range of standard grille patterns to suit both traditional and modern tastes or create your own custom pattern.
Contemporary
Perimeter
Traditional
SDL Grilles
Privacy Policy.
Store Hours
Mon- Fri: 7:30am- 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Sun: Closed
Customer Service
Mon- Fri: 7:00am- 8:00pm
Sat: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Sun: Closed
