Casement Windows in Canmore
Casement Windows in Canmore
Crank-operated casement windows installed across Canmore and Banff. The tightest seal of any operable window style, ideal for wind-exposed Bow Valley homes.
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If you need casement windows in Canmore, the seal performance is the reason to choose them. Casement sashes pivot outward on side hinges and use a crank operator to open and close. When locked, the sash compresses against perimeter weatherstripping, producing an air seal up to 15 percent tighter than horizontal sliders under wind exposure (NFRC). That matters on Canmore's west-facing slopes where Chinook winds regularly gust 80 km/h. Most modern Canadian-made casements are also Energy Star Most Efficient list eligible, hitting U-factors below 0.20 when configured with triple-pane low-E argon glazing.
Where casements work best
- check_circleWest and north-west elevations facing prevailing wind
- check_circleAbove kitchen sinks (crank reach over the counter)
- check_circleBedroom egress where multi-point locking improves security
- check_circleMountain-modern aesthetic with narrow sightlines
- check_circleEnergy Star Most Efficient targets
- check_circleReplacements for tired aluminum slider stock from the 1980s
Casement spec we recommend
Triple-pane low-E argon glazing
Standard on every casement we quote. Hits U-factor around 0.17, Energy Star Most Efficient threshold.
Multi-point locking
Three lock points pull the sash tight at top, middle, and bottom. Eliminates the air gap that develops in single-point hardware.
Folding handle option
Crank handles can fold flat against the frame, useful where blinds or shutters interfere with a standard handle.
Multi-chamber vinyl or fiberglass frame
Both options are climate-zone-3 rated. Fiberglass adds about 20 percent in cost but extends frame lifespan past 50 years.
Why we are different on casements
Climate-spec hardware
We spec stainless or zinc-coated operators that survive UV and freeze-thaw. Cheap zinc-plated steel crankshafts seize in 7 years.
15+ year hardware life
Tight installation
Casement performance lives or dies on install. Low-expansion foam in the rough opening gap. Backer rod and high-grade silicone at the exterior seal.
Workmanship verified, 10-yr warranty
Canadian-made
All casements we install come from Canadian manufacturers spec'd for cold climates. Lead time 6 to 10 weeks vs 16+ for US imports.
100% Canadian manufactured
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