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Commercial Window Replacement

Existing-window removal and new window installation for commercial buildings.

Custom multi-level commercial window-wall installation

Commercial Window Replacement

We remove existing windows and install new commercial windows, including related membranes and perimeter flashings when they form part of the confirmed scope. Work is sequenced to keep the building weathertight and minimize disruption on occupied sites, whether it's a single opening or a full building's worth of windows being replaced in phases.

Commercial window replacement typically comes up for one of two reasons: the existing windows have reached the end of their service life, showing failed seals or deteriorated frames, or a building is being upgraded for better thermal performance. Either way, the opening has to be reviewed and measured before ordering, since existing rough openings on older buildings often don't match current standard window sizes.

We start with a site review to measure every opening and confirm existing conditions — older buildings often have rough openings that don't match today's standard window sizes. Once windows are ordered to the confirmed measurements, removal and installation are sequenced opening by opening or floor by floor, so the building stays weathertight and only a limited area is open at any given time. Where perimeter membranes or flashings are part of the scope, they're installed as part of the same sequence.

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Glass and material options.

Insulated glass units

Sealed double- or triple-pane glass, the standard for new commercial windows, chosen to control heat transfer and reduce condensation compared with older single-pane glazing.

Low-E coatings

A microscopically thin coating on the glass that reflects heat while still letting visible light through — a common upgrade when replacing older, less efficient windows.

Thermally broken aluminum frames

Window frames with an insulating break between interior and exterior aluminum, reducing condensation risk at the frame — often paired with insulated glass on replacement projects.

What's involved.

Existing-window removal

Old windows and frames are removed carefully to protect the surrounding opening and finishes. Openings are temporarily protected as needed so the building stays secure between removal and installation.

Opening review and measurement

Each opening is field-measured before ordering, since existing openings don't always match standard sizes. This step is what prevents a delivered window from not fitting the opening it was meant for.

New window installation

New windows are installed and sealed to the opening, sequenced to keep the building weathertight during the work. Installation is checked for level, plumb and proper operation before moving to the next opening.

Membrane and flashing coordination

Perimeter membranes and flashings are coordinated with the window installation where they're part of the confirmed scope, to maintain the building's water management. This keeps the new window's performance and the wall assembly intact.

How we work with you.

Direct communication

You deal directly with the team doing the work, from your first drawings review through to final installation — no layers to go through for a straight answer.

Field measurement, not guesswork

Openings are measured on site before ordering, not assumed from drawings, so what arrives fits the first time.

Scoped to your schedule

Work is sequenced around your construction or occupancy schedule, whether that's a single trade window or a multi-phase rollout.

One point of contact

Supply and installation run through the same team, so there's one place to go if anything needs adjusting.

Commercial Window Replacement FAQs.

Common signs are fogging or condensation between the panes, which means the seal on an insulated glass unit has failed, along with visible frame deterioration, noticeable drafts, or windows that are difficult to open and close. None of these are always obvious from inside a unit, so we can review your building and confirm what's actually needed rather than you having to guess from a distance.

Serving projects across British Columbia

Based in Langley, BC — send your drawings, scope or bid invitation and we’ll follow up with a quote.

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