Window replacement in Oakville means very different homes depending on the neighbourhood. In Old Oakville, about a third of homes were built before 1961. In College Park, most were built between 1961 and 1980. In Glen Abbey, most went up during the 1980s.

Each of those eras came with its own windows, and each has its own problems now. The right replacement for a 1950s house near the lake is not the same as the right one for a 1985 two-storey in Glen Abbey.

What to know about window replacement in Oakville

Glen Abbey homes from the 1980s are now around 40 years old, and many still have their original builder windows or a first replacement from the 1990s. Expect worn cranks, tired weatherstripping and sealed units that have started to fog. Older homes in Old Oakville and College Park often have openings that are no longer perfectly square, which is why I measure every opening myself.

Window replacement in Oakville: older homes near the lake

Homes close to Lake Ontario take more wind and driving rain than homes further north. On an older house, that is where poor sealing shows up first, with water stains under the sill and drafts along the frame. A good window will not fix that on its own. It has to be insulated and sealed properly.

Areas I cover in Oakville

I work across Oakville, including Old Oakville, College Park, Glen Abbey and Bronte.

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What I would tell you at your kitchen table

If you own an older home in Oakville and want it to keep its character, tell me. Grill patterns, frame colour and sightlines can be matched to the style of the house. A replacement window should look like it belongs there.