The windows in this Winnipeg home were letting water into the house. They were also drafty, and several of them could no longer be opened. The homeowner wanted something that would stop the leaks for good, save energy, need no maintenance and come with a lifetime warranty.
NorthShield recommended a full-frame replacement with triple-glass ENERGY STAR vinyl windows, finished inside and out. Each room got a window style picked for how it is used, and the whole house was done in one day.
A drafty window costs you heat. A window that lets water into the house can damage the wall around it. In this home both problems were showing up, and some of the sashes were stuck shut on top of that.
Because the water was getting in around the frames, swapping the glass would not have solved it. We took each old window out completely, frame included, and installed the new one with fresh exterior and interior finishing so the opening is sealed again. If you are not sure whether your own windows are leaking, these warning signs of a window water leak are a good place to start.
The front window is split into three parts. A large fixed pane takes up the middle half, and a smaller casement window sits on each side. The big centre pane gives the room plenty of glass and a clear view out, while the two side sashes open for fresh air.
All of the glass in the house is triple-pane and ENERGY STAR certified, chosen for the best possible efficiency through Winnipeg winters and hot summers. Learn more about how our casement windows open, seal and clean.
The bedroom windows are split 50-50: one half is a casement that opens and the other half is fixed. That keeps them energy efficient while still giving a good-sized opening for air, and they are easy to clean. The single windows on the side of the house are casements too, for airflow, efficiency and better soundproofing.
Over the kitchen sink we went with an awning window. It gives the most glass area for that opening and still lets in a decent amount of air. Every window is vinyl inside and out, so there is nothing to paint or reseal later.
The installation crew replaced every window in a single day. By 6 PM the new windows were in and finished, the house was fully cleaned up, and the old windows had been taken away. See how NorthShield plans and runs a window and door installation from measuring to cleanup.
NorthShield handles leaking window replacement in Winnipeg and nearby communities such as Headingley, Stonewall and Selkirk. We supply triple-glass ENERGY STAR vinyl windows and install them with our own crews, from a single kitchen window to the whole house.
