Montreal awning window installation — fresh air in rain

Hinged at the top and swinging outward, an awning turns its own glass into a roof — so you can leave it cracked for fresh air through Montreal summer showers without letting rain in. Closed, it clamps into a compression seal, second only to a casement.

Every opening measured on-site

Full air-seal on every unit

Written frame + sealed-glass warranty

Montreal awning windows — open in the rain

An awning window is hinged at the top and swings outward from the bottom, so the glass itself becomes a little roof — rain runs off and down while the opening stays clear. That means you can leave it cracked for fresh air during a summer shower without water coming in, which is why awnings are a favourite here over doors, in kitchens and in the basement.

Closed, it seals by compression — the sash is drawn tight into a gasket all the way around — so it is one of the more airtight styles we install, right behind a casement window. That makes it a smart pick for a low, hard-to-reach basement window that still needs to open.

Awnings are often paired with fixed picture windows: the picture pane delivers the light and the view while a slim awning above or below handles airflow, a combination that works beautifully on a stairwell or a great-room wall.

From free estimate to installed — in four simple steps

Book the estimate

Call, text or use the form. We book a free in-home visit — no obligation, no high-pressure sales table.

On-site measure

We measure every opening, check the frames and sills for rot or water damage, and walk through material, style and glass options in plain language.

Written quote

Line-item quote with the window line, glass package, U-factor, warranty and haul-away on one page. Financing attached when you want it.

Install, cleanly

Drop cloths, boot covers and a full air-seal on every unit. Old windows hauled away and a walkthrough of your new windows plus warranty registration.

Small footprint, big airflow

Its small operating footprint makes the awning ideal for hard-to-reach spots — high on a wall, above a counter or door, or as a below-grade window that still needs to open for airflow. A single crank or push-out operator opens it with one hand, and the multi-point hardware locks it tight. It stacks neatly under a fixed picture window for light plus ventilation.

Every awning is measured on site, air-sealed by our own crews, and where a basement bedroom needs it we size and confirm the unit to egress code. Each one is listed in a written quote with its glass package and U-factor confirmed up front, backed by a written frame-and-glass warranty.

Montreal awning window installation, answered

Leaving them open in rain, placement and security for awnings.

Can I leave awning windows open in the rain?

Yes — because an awning opens outward and down, the glass sheds water away from the opening, so light showers and a passing rain will not come inside the way they would through a slider or a double-hung left open. That makes awnings great for the windows you want to leave cracked for fresh air overnight or while you are out. In a heavy, wind-driven downpour it is still smart to close them, but for everyday weather here they let you keep the air moving without watching the sky.

Where do awning windows work best?

Awnings shine in spots where a taller opening will not fit or an out-swing is out of the way: above doors and kitchen counters, high on a wall for privacy with light, and in basements where you need code airflow low to the ground. They are also the classic partner to a fixed picture window — the big pane for light and view, a slim awning for ventilation. We help you place and size them at the measure so they clear walkways and open where you can reach them.

Are they secure?

Yes — closed, an awning is drawn tight into a compression gasket by multi-point hardware, so it locks up snug and is not easy to pry. Because it hinges at the top and the operator arms hold it, there is no loose sliding sash to rattle or jimmy. For below-grade or ground-floor openings we can spec tempered or laminated glass and the right hardware for added security and code compliance. As with any window, we make sure the lock engages fully and the seal is even all the way around.

Are awning windows good above a kitchen sink?

Yes — mounted high or above a counter they clear the workspace, and the crank makes them easy to open with one hand for ventilation.

Can awning windows be used for basement egress?

Sometimes — depending on size and sill height. We size and confirm any basement unit to the current egress code where it needs to serve a bedroom.

Get your Montreal awning window quote in writing

Book a free in-home measure and a written, itemized quote for awning window installation anywhere across Montreal and the surrounding towns. Fresh air even in the rain, a tight compression seal, and a written frame-and-glass warranty — fitted by our own crews, no subcontractors, no pressure.

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Real Montreal reviews

What Montreal homeowners say after install day

★★★★★ 4.9 · 118 reviews on Google

★★★★★

Put awnings over the doors and above the counter so we can leave them cracked in the rain. Brilliant for summer airflow.

L. Bouchard

Homeowner, Montreal

The awning units seal tight in winter and still let a breeze through in July. Exactly what the estimator recommended.

R. Sidhu

Homeowner, Laval

Small windows, big difference. Fresh air in the basement and no more musty smell down there.

C. Belanger

Homeowner, Longueuil

★★★★

Nicely built and neatly installed. They paired them with our picture window for light plus ventilation.

D. Ferreira

Homeowner, Gatineau

Montreal awning window installation — fresh air in rain

Montreal awning windows — open in the rain

From free estimate to installed — in four simple steps

Book the estimate

On-site measure

Written quote

Install, cleanly

Small footprint, big airflow

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