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Amazing service and quality products. Installation was on time and on budget. Our windows look awesome. Edan gave us his full attention from the first call and every step of the way after. Highly recommend.

Adam Rivers

New windows and door for basement and new metal/glass back door for main house - even through my indecisiveness and the covid-19 challenges Ayal and his installers were patient with me and I am very happy with the look and quality of the install.

Geraint

It was a pleasure dealing with Jack and all Delco's stuff. The windows arrived on the date for which were promised. The quality of the service, product and workmanship were excellent. I would gladly recommend Delco to anyone need Windows and Doors

Ruven Y.

We're so happy with our new front door. Very high quality finish, beautiful window. Installation was impeccable and done very quickly. Hinge and 3-point lock mechanism fit perfectly and feel very solid. Very attentive customer service. Door really ups our curb appeal!

Jim Bird

I just had my front door replaced and cannot say enough good things about this company. From start to finish their professionalism is outstanding, and the workmanship excellent. Would highly recommend

Maureen Fuller

Delco supplies my windows and doors for renovations throughout the GTA. Edan and his staff are the best. Well priced quality products and personalized service. Highly recommended.

Noah Klar

We have 3 sliding doors and a double front door replaced. All work was done professionally but well qualified craftsman. Watching them work it was clear they new what they were doing and work is first class.

R. Pierce

We used Delco to replace our windows and patio door and door glass inserts. We are very happy with the quality of the windows and patio door and were very impressed with the installers as well who were very professional and clean. Thank you Nasho and George for your hard work and patience. Also, a big thank you to Ayal who always returned my calls and answered all my questions.

Sandra

Delco provided all the exterior doors for our new home build. Ayal was great and the company is very customer service oriented. The doors look beautiful, the hardware is high end and the install went very well. Overall we are very happy with the product and service.

Sarah

Ayal and Edan were great to work with. They provided extensive product knowledge and had a great selection in their showroom. The windows and doors changed the whole look of the house and gave a much needed modern yet classic update. Great quality and workmanship! Thank you!

Stephanie Lannaci

Both my wife and I could not have been happier with the product and service displayed by the owner and the installers. They had kept true to there word and the timelines. The process was catered to our schedule and was seamless.

Fabrizio Macieri

Had a great experience with Delco. They were professional and did a great job on time.

Joey Oliveira

Our experience with Delco Doors has been very good. We needed to replace out front door. Our old 6 feet Steel doors were removed and replaced with Delco 8 feet Fiberglass Doors. The installation went very smoothly, and the guys made sure that everything was fitting squarely and tight. They cleaned up after they were done and were very pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend them.

Angie Gandhi

A fantastic company to deal with from start to finish. They were professional, courteous and the project was completed in the timeframe agreed upon. Would highly recommend Delco.

Linda

I would recommend Delco Windows and Doors without any hesitation. The quality of the products is very good, the installation exceeded my expectations and the responsiveness and punctuality is impressive.

Serban Dinca

Very good and timely service. A pleasure to work with Edan Next time I need windows and doors I will definitely call them again

Adrian Nema

Recently ordered a custom window from Delco. We are extremely happy with the level of customer service - Elyse went out of her way to notify us when the window came in and came in to work on her day off so we could come pick up the window. If we need another window we will definitely come back to Delco!

Jonathon & Sheri Mcintosh

I would highly recommend this company, the final product was beyond my expectations, My new front door makes my house standout so happy thank you Delco Windows and doors. I will definitely use Delco Windows and doors again in the future thanks to Edan and the installers

Maria

Existing door replacement is a delicate project. I am very satisfied with job well done by Ayal Jack and his installer. Highly professional team, they know their business well, easy to deal with, very accommodating. He guided us step by step to select the best fit for our purpose.

Alfy

I would highly recommend this company. They were very easy to deal with, accommodating and professional. The final product was beyond my expectations. The products completely transformed the front of my house and for sure increased its value and curb appeal. Thanks!

Happy experience from start to finish. Thank you to Edan for going out of his way to meet us late one evening and his helpful consultation in the showroom especially thank you to the extremely professional, clean and friendly crew of installers. Everything was as promised, the men arrived on time, their work was immaculate and complete, their craftsmanship beyond reproach.

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No.	Ceiling Stud or Framing Type	Typical Material	Profile or Form	Common Ceiling Application	Typical Size Range	Main Advantages	Buyer Considerations
1	C-Shaped Drywall Stud	Galvanized cold-formed steel	C-section with flanges and return lips	Suspended or direct-fix ceilings, bulkheads, soffits, and framed ceiling drops	Approximately 38–150 mm web depth; gauges vary by design load	Lightweight, straight, non-combustible, and easy to cut and assemble	Check steel thickness, corrosion coating, stud spacing, and load tables rather than relying on nominal size alone
2	U-Track or Perimeter Track	Galvanized cold-formed steel	U-shaped channel without a web return	Top and bottom runners for ceiling drops, partitions, and perimeter framing	Usually matched to the depth of the selected C-stud	Provides a simple guide and fixing edge for vertical or sloping framing	It is a track component, not a load-bearing stud; use compatible dimensions and approved fixings
3	Furring Channel	Galvanized steel	Shallow channel, commonly with a narrow or lipped profile	Direct attachment of gypsum board below concrete slabs, joists, or primary framing	Common depths are about 16–22 mm, depending on regional systems	Creates a level fixing surface while using limited ceiling depth	Verify allowable span, board loading, suspension method, and compatibility with clips or hangers
4	Hat Channel	Galvanized steel or aluminum	Hat-shaped section with a raised central crown	Ceiling furring, acoustic lining support, and wall or soffit lining	Often approximately 22–25 mm deep; width and thickness vary	Fast installation, useful service cavity, and improved alignment of board surfaces	Confirm whether the product is intended for direct fixing or suspended installation and check local span limits
5	Resilient Channel	Light-gauge galvanized steel	Asymmetric or offset channel designed to flex slightly	Acoustic ceilings where gypsum board must be decoupled from joists or framing	Typically shallow, around 13–20 mm deep	Can reduce direct vibration transfer when correctly installed	Do not use it as a general load-bearing furring member; board screw length and fixing locations are critical
6	Carrying Channel	Galvanized steel	Deep primary channel, commonly used with clips or hangers	Primary support in suspended gypsum-board ceiling systems	Common depths are approximately 35–60 mm, subject to system design	Supports secondary furring members and helps create a rigid suspended grid	Purchase as a coordinated system; hanger spacing and connection capacity control performance
7	Omega Profile	Galvanized steel	Ω-shaped or hat-like profile with a central crown	Direct-fix ceiling and wall lining over masonry, concrete, or uneven substrates	Often about 15–30 mm deep, with regional variations	Provides leveling space and a convenient screw-fixing surface	Profile names and dimensions differ by market; request section drawings and load data
8	Z-Furring Channel	Galvanized steel	Z-shaped section with offset flanges	Ceiling or soffit lining where insulation, leveling, or a service cavity is required	Depth commonly selected from about 25–75 mm	Accommodates insulation thickness and can help correct uneven support surfaces	Check flange orientation, corrosion protection, fastener type, and allowable unsupported span
9	T-Grid Main Runner	Galvanized steel with a finished metal face	Inverted T-shaped exposed grid member	Lay-in mineral fiber, metal, and other demountable suspended ceiling tiles	Common face widths are approximately 24 or 15 mm	Fast access to building services and straightforward tile replacement	Main runners, cross tees, hanger wires, and perimeter angles must be dimensionally compatible
10	Timber Ceiling Joist	Structural softwood or engineered wood	Rectangular solid-sawn or I-shaped engineered section	Residential ceilings, roof spaces, and projects using traditional wood framing	Common solid-wood depths are about 140–240 mm; engineered sizes vary	Widely available, workable with standard carpentry tools, and suitable for structural spans when designed correctly	Specify timber grade, moisture condition, treatment, span, deflection, fire, and termite requirements for the destination market

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