This Winnipeg house is about 60 years old and still had its original wooden windows. Most of them would not open anymore, and there was a lot of draft coming in around the frames.
The homeowner wanted ENERGY STAR windows with a lifetime warranty and little to no upkeep. NorthShield recommended full-frame replacement with vinyl windows and triple glass, and our crew of three installed everything between 9 AM and 3 PM on a single day.
Wood windows that have been in place for six decades rarely fail in just one way. Here, most of the sashes no longer opened and cold air was getting in around the framing.
The draft was coming from the frames themselves, so new glass alone would not have fixed it. That is why we recommended a full-frame replacement: the old window comes out completely and the new one is installed and sealed in the opening from scratch.
The homeowner asked for the most energy-efficient option, so every window got triple glass. It keeps heat inside through a Winnipeg winter and helps the house stay cooler in summer. All of the products NorthShield supplied and installed on this job are ENERGY STAR certified and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Still deciding between glass packages? Our comparison of triple-pane and double-pane windows covers the trade-offs for Canadian homes.
Three styles went into this house. Casement windows crank open for good airflow, awning windows open from the bottom, and fixed panes let in as much daylight as possible where nothing needs to open.
The frames and finishing are vinyl inside and out. There is no paint to scrape and no wood to reseal, and that low upkeep was a big part of what the homeowner wanted.
Our three-person crew got to the house at 9 AM and was finished by 3 PM. In those six hours they took out the old wooden windows, installed and finished the new ones, cleaned up around the house, and loaded the old units for disposal. Read more about how NorthShield handles window and door installation.
NorthShield offers window replacement in Winnipeg and in nearby communities including Oak Bluff, Oakbank, Dugald and Lorette. We supply ENERGY STAR windows and install them with our own crews, whether you need a single opening or a whole house done.
