WINDOW REPLACEMENT · Vancouver BC
Window Replacement Vancouver
Replace failing windows with high-performance vinyl and aluminum systems engineered for Vancouver's coastal climate. Nixon Exteriors has replaced over 7,500 windows across the Lower Mainland since 2009.
Window replacement in Vancouver costs $450–$1,800 per window installed. Many Vancouver homes from the 1960s–90s still have single-pane aluminum windows that waste 25–35% of heating energy. Switching to Low-E argon-filled vinyl can cut that loss by up to 52% (NRCan data). Nixon Exteriors handles everything — measuring, building, installing, and hauling away the old windows — usually in one day.
Signs You Need Window Replacement
Drafts & Cold Spots
Cold air near closed windows means the seals have failed. Fog between panes confirms the glass unit is broken — it can’t be repaired, only replaced.
Rising Energy Bills
Old or failed windows make your furnace work 20–30% harder. Our clients usually save $40–$80/month on heating after switching to ENERGY STAR rated units.
Difficult Operation or Visible Damage
Windows that stick, won’t lock, or have rotting frames are a safety risk. Warped aluminum in older Vancouver homes usually can’t be fixed — replacement is the only real solution.
Window Replacement Options
Sliding Windows (SS4500)
- U-factor 1.4 W/m²K — exceeds BC Energy Step Code 3
- Multi-chamber frame design blocks thermal bridging
- Double weather-strip compression seal on every sash
- Available in 14 exterior colours with wood-grain interior option
Casement Windows (CA5500)
- Triple-bulb perimeter seal — highest air-tightness rating in our lineup
- Multi-point locking hardware with concealed hinges
- Full 90-degree opening for maximum ventilation and easy cleaning
- Ideal for bedrooms and living rooms facing prevailing west wind
Awning Windows (AW5500)
- Opens outward from the bottom — ventilate even during rain
- Perfect above kitchen sinks and in basements
- Chain or crank operator for high-mounted installations
- Combine with fixed units for large wall-of-glass designs
Aluminum Storefront & Commercial
- Kawneer 350T thermally broken frames for offices and retail
- Custom-extruded curtain wall for multi-storey buildings
- Structural wind-load ratings for high-rise applications
- Powder-coat finish in any RAL colour with 20-year fade warranty
Energy Savings From Window Replacement
52%
Heat loss reduction vs. single-pane aluminum
$960
Average annual energy savings (10-window home)
8–12 yr
Typical payback period through energy savings alone
Based on NRCan data for Zone 4 (Vancouver) upgrading from single-pane aluminum to ENERGY STAR dual-pane Low-E argon.
Energy savings data from Natural Resources Canada. Rebate info from CleanBC Better Homes.
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Serving Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley.