The insulation of PVC
The PVC structure keeps the heat inside, like a classic PVC window. Your heating bills stay under control.
Hybrid windows in Laval
The insulation of PVC and the durability of aluminum. We compare the best hybrid window quotes for you, with carefully selected companies. Free.
§ 01 · The material
What is a hybrid window?
A hybrid window combines two materials in a single window: a PVC structure on the inside, wrapped in an aluminum shell on the outside. The idea: take the best of each.
The interior PVC handles insulation, like a classic PVC window. The exterior aluminum shell takes the sun, the rain and the frost without fading, while offering thinner frames and a contemporary look.
It’s often the choice of owners torn between PVC and aluminum who want a bit of both: the insulation and reasonable budget of the first, the resistance and style of the second.
- The best of both worlds
- Excellent insulation
- Ultra-resistant exterior
- Contemporary look
§ 02 · The advantages
Why choose hybrid?
The best of both worlds
PVC on the inside for insulation, aluminum on the outside for durability and look.
Excellent insulation
The PVC structure keeps the heat inside and your heating bills under control.
Ultra-resistant exterior
The aluminum shell takes the sun, the rain and the frost without fading or warping.
Contemporary look
Thin exterior frames and a modern finish, in a wide range of colors.
§ 03 · Why Renoconnect
An advisor, not a salesperson.
No pushy sales
A neutral advisor. The selected company covers our fee, never you. We work in your interest.
The best-matched quotes
Our promise: the offers most relevant to your project, not just the cheapest ones.
Your best renovation partner
We stay by your side from the first call to the install, to become your trusted partner.
Rénoclimat grant
Your windows may qualify. We confirm your eligibility and we coordinate your file from start to finish.
§ 04 · Window types
The types of hybrid windows.
Opens outward: maximum weather-tightness and excellent energy performance.
Slides horizontally, handy and durable, with an aluminum exterior.
Opens from the top: lets air in even in the rain, ideal up high or in the basement.
Large, well-insulated glass surfaces, for light without sacrificing performance.
§ 05 · Our workProjects we're proud
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§ 06 · Performance
What hybrid does well.
The insulation of PVC, the resistance and look of aluminum, in a single window.
Ultra-resistant exterior
The aluminum shell takes the sun, the rain and the frost without fading or warping.
Contemporary look
Thin exterior frames and a modern finish, in a wide range of colors.
Built for our climate
In Laval, with hard winters and summers that keep getting hotter, this double advantage speaks to a lot of owners.
§ 07 · ENERGY STAR
What is ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is an international energy-efficiency certification, administered in Canada by Natural Resources Canada. A certified door or window meets strict performance standards by climate zone. In Quebec, it’s also the condition to receive the Rénoclimat grant: $150 per opening replaced. We steer you toward certified, eligible products.
Learn more: ENERGY STAR Canada ↗︎ · Rénoclimat grant ↗︎
ENERGY STAR certified windows
Required for the Rénoclimat grant ($150 / opening)§ 08 · Materials compared
How the materials compare.
| PVC | Aluminum | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value for money | Excellent | Average | Very good |
| Thermal insulation | Very good | Average | Excellent |
| Maintenance | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal |
| Frames and look | Classic | Slim, contemporary | Versatile |
| Durability | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| ENERGY STAR eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
We answer your questions
It’s a window whose interior structure is PVC (for insulation) and whose exterior is wrapped in aluminum (for durability and look). You get the strengths of both materials at once.
Hybrid generally sits between PVC and full aluminum. We get you up to five compared quotes, free, to find the best price.
Yes, if they’re ENERGY STAR certified. We point you toward eligible products so you can get the $150 per opening from the Rénoclimat grant.
If you want the insulation of PVC with a more durable exterior and a contemporary look, yes. If budget comes first, PVC stays excellent. We advise you based on your home and your priorities.
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We get you the quotes best suited to your project, compare them with you and maximize your Rénoclimat. At your pace, free of charge.