Gloucester Windows and Doors: Full-Frame Replacement

Advantage Enterprises replaces and installs Gloucester windows and doors, with full-frame replacement for the original aluminum windows found in many 1960s and 70s homes. Service covers Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, Rothwell Heights, Cyrville, Blossom Park and neighbouring Orleans, with ENERGY STAR products and a free in-home estimate.

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Is it worth replacing original aluminum windows in a 1960s Gloucester home?

Yes, replacing original aluminum windows in a 1960s or 70s Gloucester home is usually worth it. Aluminum frames conduct cold, single-pane glass loses heat fast, and decades of settling leave gaps around the frame. A full-frame swap to ENERGY STAR uPVC windows stops drafts, reduces condensation and makes the home noticeably warmer in winter.

Replacing Original Windows in Gloucester’s 1960s and 70s Homes

A lot of Gloucester’s housing stock dates back to the 1960s and 70s. Original windows from that era, usually single-pane aluminum, conduct cold aggressively and often leak air around a frame that has shifted slightly over fifty-plus years.

Full-frame window replacement addresses both problems at once, since it resets the seal against the surrounding wall rather than just swapping glass inside an aging frame. Homeowners often notice the difference immediately in rooms that previously felt drafty regardless of the thermostat setting.

Windows We Install in Gloucester

Casement Windows
Turn the crank, and it swings outward from the side. Close it back up and the seal pulls in tight against the frame, which is exactly why these hold up so well against drafts in an older home.

Awning Windows
Top-hinged and outward-opening, awning windows let you keep fresh air coming in even during a rain shower. The tilt naturally deflects water away from the gap.

Bay Window
Angled just enough to carve out a small ledge inside. Homeowners turn that space into a window seat more often than you’d think.

Bow Windows
Several panels, one gentle curve outward. The payoff is extra floor space and a room that suddenly feels a lot brighter.

Double Hung Windows
Both sashes tilt inward. That one detail is the whole reason cleaning the outside glass from indoors actually works, even on a second floor.

Double Slider Windows
Both panels slide side to side instead of swinging out, so there’s nothing to clear outside the frame.

End Vent Slider Windows
The middle section holds its position, giving you a tidy, symmetrical look while still letting air in exactly where you need it.

Picture Window
Just one fixed pane. Nothing opens, nothing moves. It exists for one reason – the view – and in many living rooms, it’s the window that catches the eye first.

Single Hung Window
Only the bottom half moves. Simple, dependable, and still the right call for plenty of straightforward openings.

Single Slider Window
One side stays fixed, the other slides. Simple by design, and that simplicity is exactly what makes it such a good fit for tighter spaces like basement windows.

Elite Windows
Same shape as a standard window. Heavier frame, better glass, built for homeowners who won’t settle for the baseline.

Fixed Casement Windows
These don’t open, and that’s exactly the point. You get the tightest seal we offer and a clean, uninterrupted view, since this is a spot where you’d never crack the window open anyway.

Doors We Install in Gloucester

Entry Doors, Exterior Doors, Front Doors
No shimming a stock size to fit. We build to your actual opening, every time, so the seal does its job the way it’s supposed to.

Steel Entry Doors
Freeze-thaw winters wear down softer materials fast. Steel doesn’t budge nearly as much, and you still get strong security without a lot of upkeep.

Sliding Patio Doors and Patio Doors
A sliding patio door does what you’d expect: opens up the view, lets the light in – and then does more, giving you back the floor space a traditional swinging door takes up.

Storm Doors
It’s extra defense against wind, rain, and cold. And on the days the weather cooperates, you can still open the main door wide and enjoy the fresh air.

Screen Doors
Through spring and summer, a screen door earns its keep: the breeze flows freely while bugs stay exactly where they belong, outside.

Fire-Rated Door
If fire ever starts in the garage, a fire-rated door buys critical time before it reaches the rest of the house. Older homes often lack this safeguard entirely, and retrofitting one closes that gap.

Double sliding tilt windows installed in an Ottawa home

Why Gloucester Homeowners Choose Advantage Enterprises for Windows & Doors

Gloucester windows and doors installed by an in-house crew since 2009. Quality starts with who handles the installation. At Advantage Enterprises, we don’t subcontract our work. Every project is completed by our own in-house crew, using 99% pure virgin uPVC and ENERGY STAR-certified glass.
Our materials and workmanship are both backed by warranty coverage, so you can feel confident in the finished result. For many homeowners, our in-house installation team and thicker-than-standard glass are what set Advantage Enterprises apart.

Step-by-Step Window and Door Replacement Process in Gloucester

It starts with an in-home consultation where we measure your openings and check the surrounding framing, which counts for extra in older Gloucester homes where the wall opening may have shifted a little over the years. From there, our crew coordinates manufacturing and carries out the full installation, wrapping up with weatherstripping, hardware adjustments, and a walkthrough together before the job is called done.

Gloucester Window and Door Replacement Costs

The cost of Gloucester windows and doors depends on how many openings you have, the styles you pick and whether a full-frame swap is needed. This is particularly true with older properties, where full-frame replacement may be needed. The number and type of windows, your choice of glass, and how straightforward or involved the installation is can all change the final cost. An in-home estimate gives us a much clearer picture and lets us provide a figure that actually reflects your project.

Rebates and Financing Available to Gloucester Homeowners

Available rebates depend on the products you select and which federal or provincial programs are currently active. We’ll help confirm what may be available for your project rather than having you guess. If you’re planning a larger replacement project, financing options may also be available to help spread the cost over time. We’ll walk you through both options during your consultation.

Energy-Efficient Windows for Gloucester Winters

Gloucester windows and doors face freeze-thaw winters, which makes Low-E glass and argon fill worth the upgrade. Low-E glass paired with argon gas fill keeps interior glass surfaces warmer, which cuts down on both heat loss and the condensation that shows up on colder days.

Book a Free Estimate for Gloucester Windows and Doors

Whether you’re updating a 1960s bungalow or a newer property, our in-house team handles the whole project from measurement to final walkthrough.

Gloucester Windows and Doors: Common Questions

Is Gloucester served separately from Orleans, or as one area?

A: We treat Gloucester as part of our broader east-end Ottawa service territory, which also includes neighbouring Orleans, so scheduling works the same way across both.

Why do 1960s and 70s homes often need full-frame window replacement?

A: Original frames from this era have usually shifted slightly over decades, and the aluminum construction common at the time conducts cold far more than modern vinyl, so a full-frame swap resolves both the fit and performance issues at once.

How long does a full replacement take?

A: Most projects move from consultation to completed install within a few weeks, though order volume and how many openings are involved can shift that a bit. Older homes needing a full-frame swap sometimes take a little longer to schedule because each opening needs more prep beforehand.