Builder windows were chosen for the budget, not for decades
When neighbourhoods like Longfields, Davidson Heights and Stonebridge were being built, windows were one of the places builders commonly held costs down. Many homes received basic vinyl sliders and fixed units that performed well enough when new but were never designed to be long-term products.
Twenty or more years later, those units are showing their age. The problems tend to appear across the whole house at once, which is why many Barrhaven owners choose to replace everything in a single project rather than chase one failure at a time.
- Cloudy or fogged glass from failed sealed units
- Sliding sashes that bind or pop out of the track
- Visible gaps or cold spots around the frame
- Heavy condensation on bedroom windows in winter
Replace and upgrade at the same time
A replacement is the perfect moment to fix what the original layout got wrong. Swapping horizontal sliders for casement windows gives a tighter seal and better ventilation. Enlarging a great-room opening with a picture window brings in more light, and our hybrid aluminum-clad frames offer the darker exterior colours that suit newer streets.
Glass matters too. Moving up to Low-E, argon-filled or triple-glazed units can make upstairs bedrooms noticeably more comfortable, particularly in homes with large west-facing windows that overheat on summer evenings.
Planned around busy family schedules
Barrhaven is a community of young families, commuters and packed calendars. We confirm installation dates well in advance and work room by room so you can keep living in the house while the crew is there.
Our installers are Unisson employees who remove the old units, set and insulate the new ones, finish the trim and haul away the debris. The same company that measured your home and built your windows stands behind the finished job.
- Free in-home measurement at a time that suits you
- Every unit built to measure in our Saint-Laurent factory
- Tidy, room-by-room installation by our own crews
- Financing available for whole-house projects
Front doors with more presence
Builder-supplied entry doors in newer subdivisions are often plain steel slabs with minimal glass. Replacing yours with a fiberglass or steel entry door with decorative glass or sidelites is one of the quickest ways to lift your home's curb appeal.
Out back, a new sliding patio door can end the cold draft that so many Barrhaven kitchens and family rooms know well. Start with a free estimate and we will price windows and doors together or separately.
Areas We Serve Around Barrhaven
Longfields · Davidson Heights · Stonebridge · Half Moon Bay · Chapman Mills · Heart's Desire · Rideau Crest · Barrhaven East · Riverside South
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Barrhaven Windows & Doors — FAQ
My Barrhaven house is only about 20 years old. Why are the windows failing already?
Many builder-grade windows use basic sealed units and light-duty hardware, and those components often wear out within a couple of decades. Fogged glass and sticky sliders are common signs. A free visit will confirm whether replacement is the right call.
Can I switch from sliders to casement windows?
Yes. Because we manufacture every window to measure, we can change the opening style while fitting the existing rough opening. Casements tend to seal more tightly and open fully for airflow.
Do you offer black or dark-coloured frames?
We do. Hybrid aluminum-clad windows and many of our vinyl options come in darker exterior colours that suit the modern look of newer Barrhaven streets. We will show you samples during the in-home visit.
Can you replace windows in a townhouse?
Yes. We regularly work on townhomes and semi-detached houses. If your home is part of a condominium corporation, check its rules on exterior appearance before ordering, and we can help you match the required colours and styles.
