Triple Glass Window Replacement in Calgary

NorthShield Windows and Doors recently completed a full framing window replacement for a homeowner in Calgary, Alberta. The home, built approximately 20 years ago, still relied on its original wooden window units. Over two decades, exposure to Alberta’s severe seasonal shifts had caused the wood to fail, creating severe comfort and air-quality issues inside the living spaces.

To eliminate these issues completely, our team recommended a comprehensive overhaul using a full framing installation method paired with maximum-insulation triple glass units.

The homeowner faced a combination of escalating issues that are common with older wooden frames in Alberta:

• Severe Draft: The old wooden windows had lost their structural seals, allowing cold air to pour into the home during freezing winters.
• Condensation & Mold: Significant humidity had become trapped between the dual panes of glass. This persistent internal moisture led to visible mold growth around the frames, posing an indoor air quality concern for the family.
• Poor Thermal Resistance: The existing dual-pane system was entirely inadequate for keeping the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, leading to spiked energy strains.

To ensure an airtight barrier and structural longevity, NorthShield executed a professional full framing replacement across your Alberta property. Unlike a simple retrofit, this approach requires removing the entire window frame down to the rough stud opening.

Our three-person installation crew completed the following custom configurations in just a single day:

• Front Elevation Aesthetics: For the front of the home, we installed a striking fixed architectural arched window flanked by functional casement windows.
• Rear View & Ventilation Optimization: At the back of the house, we implemented a strategic “Casement-Fixed-Casement” combination window. The middle pane features an expansive picture window for completely unobstructed views of the yard.
• Premium Low-E & Argon Triple Glass: All new units utilize high-efficiency triple-pane glass coated with low-emissivity (Low-E) film and filled with insulating Argon gas.