DraftLOCK is Canadian Choice Windows & Doors’ window technology designed to support a tighter seal, reduce unwanted air leakage and improve year-round home comfort. Its performance depends on the complete window configuration and proper installation.
Choosing between different types of windows is one of the first decisions you face in any Calgary window replacement project, and it has consequences that go well beyond how the window looks. This guide covers the main window styles commonly used in Calgary homes, explains how they differ in practical terms, and helps you match the right window type to each room.
If your home sits near a busy street, a flight path, a rail line, or anywhere noise pulls you out of sleep, you've probably looked at soundproof windows. The first thing worth knowing is that no window is fully soundproof. There's no replacement window on the residential market that delivers total silence.
A window wall replaces a regular wall, or a large part of one, with a continuous run of glass. The idea is simple: bring in as much natural light as possible, frame the view outside, and blur the boundary between the indoor space and the backyard, garden, or city skyline.
If you're replacing windows or planning a new build, one of the first questions homeowners face is what window size is required. The answer depends on the room, the window type, and whether your existing frame is standard. Choosing the correct size simplifies installation, while incorrect sizing can lead to additional costs and structural adjustments.
Bay and bow windows are among the most recognizable architectural features in Canadian residential homes, and for good reason: they create a usable alcove that can make a room feel larger without requiring a full structural addition, bring significantly more natural light into the interior, and give both the inside and the outside of a home a sense of presence and character that flat windows cannot match.