This project was a classic example. A well kept 1980s split level in a quiet Medicine Hat neighborhood had an aging front bay window that was no longer doing its job. The homeowners wanted better comfort and energy performance, but they also wanted the bay to keep the home’s original character. They were not looking for a dramatic redesign. They wanted a clean replacement that looked right and held up through the seasons.

Window Replacement in Calgary: The 1950s NW Bungalow Job That Changed the Whole Front of the House

If you’ve spent any time walking around older pockets of Calgary, you know the look. These 1950s bungalows have great proportions and they sit well on their lots. The problem is the front elevation often feels tired, and it usually comes down to the same thing: narrow original windows that made sense decades ago but don’t match how people live now.

Window Replacement in Calgary: The 1950s NW Bungalow Job That Changed the Whole Front of the House

If you’ve spent any time walking around older pockets of Calgary, you know the look. These 1950s bungalows have great proportions and they sit well on their lots. The problem is the front elevation often feels tired, and it usually comes down to the same thing: narrow original windows that made sense decades ago but don’t match how people live now.