Custom-sized bay, bow, casement, and picture window systems in Calgary, engineered for non-standard openings and local wind and snow load.
Custom-sized and specialty window systems for Calgary homes that need more than a standard replacement window - bay and bow windows, oversized picture units, and black-frame modern configurations built to spec.
Windows shape how a home feels from the inside and how it looks from the street. A well-placed bay window can turn a plain living room into the favourite spot in the house, and a wall of large picture windows can bring the mountains or your backyard right into the room. Custom window systems let you choose the shape, size, and style that fits your home and the way you live, rather than settling for what's in stock.
Older Calgary homes and custom infill builds rarely have standard window openings, and a stock size forced into an odd rough opening leaks air at the shims no matter how good the glass is. Custom window systems are measured and manufactured to the exact opening, then installed with the same sealing standards used across our window and door work.
Custom windows start with careful measurements of each rough opening. We check the opening for square and level, note any rot or damage that needs repair, and confirm the style, operating direction, grille pattern, colour, and hardware with you before anything is ordered. Because each unit is made to size, accurate measuring is the most important step in getting a window that fits tightly and seals properly.
Both bay and bow windows project out from the wall, but they look different. A bay window usually has three panels: a large centre window with two angled side windows. A bow window uses four or more panels of equal size arranged in a gentle curve. Bays create a more defined nook, while bows give a softer, rounded look and a wider panoramic view. Either one can add a window seat, extra light, and a sense of space to a room.
Black and dark-coloured window frames have become a popular choice for modern Calgary homes and renovations. They frame the view like a picture, contrast well with light siding, and tie in with dark roofing, steel cladding, and wood-look accents. Custom colours are available on both the interior and exterior, so you can have black outside and white inside if that suits your design.
Larger custom units are specified with reinforced mullions and anchoring appropriate for Calgary's wind gusts and snow load, not just the glass size a homeowner picks from a brochure.
Bay and bow windows also need proper structural support underneath and a weather-tight roof above. We make sure projecting units are properly supported and that the top is roofed or capped and flashed to keep water out.
A few things to think about before choosing custom windows:
Custom window pricing depends on the size and shape of each unit, the window configuration, frame material and colour, the glass package, any structural changes to the opening, the need for support or roofing on projecting units, and access to each location. We'll review your plans and provide a detailed written quote.
How long do custom windows take to arrive? Because they're built to order, custom windows take longer than stock sizes. We'll give you an expected timeline when you place your order.
Can you make a window opening larger? In many cases, yes. Enlarging an opening may require structural changes and permits, which we'll discuss with you during planning.
Can I have different colours inside and out? Yes. Many custom window systems are available with different interior and exterior finishes.
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