Clearly Vancouver Island’s and the Gulf Islands’ local choice…
Since 1978, Van Isle Windows has played an integral part in Vancouver Island’s and the Gulf Island’s renovation and construction industries. They manufacture all their products on a custom-fit basis, and as the largest vinyl window and patio door manufacturing plant based on Vancouver Island, Van Isle Windows Ltd. is in a unique position to not only deliver locally built custom-made windows, but also to provide efficient and timely customer service.
The company occupies a 35,000 square foot state-of-theart factory and showroom which is located at 404 Hillside Avenue in Victoria, and currently employs 70 people throughout Victoria and the island. They have showrooms, administration and sales staff located in Nanaimo and Courtenay.
Selling to Vancouver Island and Gulf Island customers, Van Isle Window’s business is primarily in the single-family window etc. home replacement business. The renovation process provides a perfect opportunity for customers to upgrade windows to energy efficient products for improved thermal performance, help with noise reduction, or to give a home an updated look and style. Multiunit buildings and new construction account for the balance of their business.
Their windows and patio doors are all built with the highest quality material. From the PVC vinyl extrusions, the glass, all hardware, right through to the fiberglass, steel or aluminum supports hidden inside the finished frames, every
unit is expertly designed to meet the demands of our climate. They can also paint the windows in any colour you can imagine, from the very popular black and brown to your custom colour choice, is not a problem. All windows manufactured by Van Isle Windows Ltd. carry a complete lifetime warranty on installed products. And because they manufacture their products on Vancouver Island, customers can deal directly with the company, never needing to go through a third party.
The company’s installation team is highly experienced, and depending on the scope of work, homeowners generally enjoy their new windows on the same day work commences. Their Installers treat clients’ homes with care … with after-installation clean-up and any debris hauled away. It will only be because of your new windows and patio doors, that you know they were there. Van Isle Windows also re-sales and installs skylights, sun tunnels and entry doors – an aspect of the business which has seen much interest in the past few years.
Knowledgeable, experienced sales consultants are available to help customers make informed decisions for not just windows and patio doors, but on these resale products too.
For custom made, factory direct, high-quality energy efficient windows and patio doors, manufactured right here on Vancouver Island, Van Isle Windows Ltd. Is your perfect local choice.
Transitions from summer into autumn, back to school back to work…there’s a lot going on for people in September. For the WestShore Chamber, this is often our second “New Year” as people plug back in and gear up after a break. One of the things that we are looking forward to is the 5 Chambers Business Mixer, which takes place at Camosun College on September 21. This event has become an annual September tradition and brings together the communities of the Esquimalt, Greater Victoria, Saanich Peninsula, Sooke Region, and WestShore Chambers. We take it in turns to organize, and thanks to the Greater Victoria Chamber for setting up the mixer for 2023!
Out in the community, there are a number of things going on… and they don’t conflict with one another so you could do them all!
The Arts & Culture Colwood Society is hosting its 2nd annual In Sight Festival at the iconic Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site on September 9 and 10. You can enjoy “a mosaic of music, children’s activities, aerial acrobatics, visual art displays, en plein air paintings, and traditional Indigenous dances.” You can find out more at artsandculturecolwood.com
Over at Starlight Stadium in Langford, Pacific FC has home games scheduled for September 2, 8 and 30 against Valour, HFX Wanderers and Vancouver FC. If
you’d like to cheer on our home team and take in world-class soccer, please go to pacificfc. canpl.ca
And from September 22-23, the City of Langford invites you to take part in the 2nd annual Langford Food Truck Festival at the Langford Station Arts and Culture District (720 Station Ave).
“With over a dozen food trucks, a line up of local musicians, beer garden, and lots
Whether you’re going to tackle a bathroom renovation or simply want to kick up the wow factor, matte black faucets and accessories go a long way in making a stylish statement, especially if you want to infuse some depth and drama to your focal points or accents.
The mass appeal of matte black cannot be understated, as it continues to filter into the mainstream and be incorporated throughout home designs. It’s showing up everywhere, but predominantly kitchen and bath spaces.
“We’ve seen matte black grow in popularity over the past few years, and a lot of our customers are asking for it more often,” says Adam Young, marketing coordinator, with Splashes Bath & Kitchen, Victoria, B.C.
“Customers can expect a wider range of options than years ago. We stock a variety of brands that offer matte black in their collections, like Riobel, with their faucets and shower kits, or Kartners’ line of accessories.”
BIGGEST ADVANTAGES OF
MATTE BLACK
Matte black offers a more distinct and sleek profile than conventional fixture designs and finishes, so it’s easy to modernize your bathroom. Its timeless quality means it’s unlikely to go
out of style.
Known for its versatility, it’s exciting to integrate with other metals for contrast, like satin brass and golds, for instance, even stainless. Plus, it pairs seamlessly with any design styles you want to achieve, like modern, traditional, or transitional.
Additionally, most people gravitate towards a neutral colour palette in their bathrooms, which makes it a great finish option that pops and complements fluently.
If your bathroom is well-lit or sunshine streams in, with an unpolished finish like matte black, you’ll find less glare, without light bouncing off your fixtures.
“It’s softer, more subdued, too,” adds Young, “while maintaining an air of sophistication and elegance.”
The big bonus? Maintenance is virtually effortless, as this black beauty is more impervious to water marks, fingerprints and scratches, compared to chrome or other metallic surfaces.
PRODUCT COLLECTIONS, INSPIRATION
The experts at Splashes Bath & Kitchen share some options to incorporate matte black products into your bathroom.
“The faucets in the Nibi Collection by Riobel have a minimal aesthetic that would complement any bathroom,” explains Young. “They’ve taken
inspiration from the cone-shaped tapering of a lighthouse, with straight, steady lines, and a rounded base. We carry both the Single, Top Handle Faucet, and the Widespread Faucet models.”
For all you bathers who love a good soak, you can elevate your Zen time. If your go-to relaxation is a book and glass of wine, look to Kartners’ Free Standing Bath Wine Stand to keep everything within reach. Its modern styling is the perfect accent piece, and accommodates your book or laptop, stemmed wine glass, and towel.
For wall-mounting towel hardware, consider Kartners’ Oslo Collection Towel Bar 12”, with its round minimalist look, softened by round forms, it delivers a strong contemporary style.
Your fluffy robes can have their own home, too, on the Oslo Triple Robe Hook, with three fixed horizontal hooks, and concealed mounting for a seamless look.
“If you’re considering matte black for your bathroom fixtures and accessories, our consultants will help you with your questions and provide you with design advice,” reveals Young. “Our experts are here to help make your dream bathroom a reality.”
For more information on the products and to find a location near you, visit splashesonline.com
