AWNING WINDOWS · DOUBLE & TRIPLE PANE · ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED
Awning Windows in Ontario
Hinged at the top and opening outward from the bottom, awning windows let fresh air in even during light rain — and seal tight against the frame for excellent efficiency. Installed by Trust Build's own expert crews.
What Is an Awning Window?
A top-hinged window that shelters the opening
An awning window in Ontario is hinged along the top and cranks open outward from the bottom, creating a small "awning" of glass that shelters the opening. Because the sash angles down and away, you can leave it open for ventilation during a light rain without water coming inside. When closed, the sash presses up into the frame against weatherstripping on all sides — giving awning windows a tight, energy-efficient seal much like a casement.
Why Awning Windows Suit Ontario Homes
Fresh air in any weather, a tight seal in winter
Ventilation in any weather
The outward-and-down sash sheds light rain, so you can keep fresh air moving even on a wet Ontario day.
An airtight seal
The crank pulls the sash tight against the frame all around, making awnings one of the more efficient operable styles.
Flexible placement
Their wide, short shape suits spots where other windows don't fit — high on a wall, above a counter, or below a larger picture window.
Privacy with light
Mounted high, they bring in daylight and air while keeping sightlines private.
Engineered For Ontario
Triple-Pane Glass Unit
Trust Build awning windows are available with our triple-pane glass unit — three panes, two argon-filled chambers, a dual Low-E coating that reflects winter warmth inward and deflects summer solar heat, and a Super Spacer® warm-edge spacer that reduces heat loss at the glass edge. Built with Cardinal Glass insulated units, the glass package works with the awning's compression seal to deliver strong year-round performance in Ontario's climate. Double-pane is available where the exposure allows.
Triple-pane construction
Three panes of glass separated by two insulating chambers.
Argon gas fill
A denser-than-air insulator that slows heat transfer through the glass unit.
Dual Low-E coating
Reflects warmth back into your home in winter and deflects solar heat in summer.
Warm-edge spacer
Reduces the cold bridge at the window's perimeter, where condensation and heat loss begin.
Tested Energy Performance
Awning model CAW-V
Values from certified testing of Trust Build window systems using NRCan / ENERGY STAR® metrics — Energy Rating (ER), U-Value, and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC).
| Glass Package | ER | U-Value | SHGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple-pane (CAW-V) | 41 | 0.90 | 0.37 |
Higher ER and lower U-Value indicate better energy performance. Values are derived from certified product testing and may vary by size, configuration, and glass package. Double-pane values will be added when certified testing is complete.
Features
Built for Ontario, backed for life
Top-hinged, outward-opening sash
Vents air while shedding light rain.
Airtight compression seal
Weatherstripping all around for a tight close.
Triple-pane glass unit
Cardinal IG, argon-filled, dual Low-E, Super Spacer® warm-edge.
Multi-point locking
Secures the sash firmly to the frame.
Smooth crank operation
Easy to open and close, even in tight spots.
Wide, short profile
Fits placements other windows can't.
Built for Ontario
Frames and seals engineered to resist warping, cracking, and fading.
Where Awning Windows Work Best
Flexible placement for every room
Awning windows are one of the most flexible styles for placement. Mounted high on a wall, they ventilate kitchens and bathrooms while keeping the view private. They're a natural fit below or beside large picture windows, adding airflow without breaking up the glass. Their rain-shedding design also makes them popular for basements and laundry rooms where you want air movement even in wet weather. Anywhere a tall window won't fit, an awning often will.
Customization
Finished to match your home
Finish your awning windows to match your home: choose from a range of exterior frame colours, add grilles in patterns that suit your architecture, and select specialty glass such as tinted or frosted for light control and privacy — a popular choice for bathrooms and high-placement windows.
Rebates & Financing
Save more on your awning window upgrade
Home Renovation Savings™
ENERGY STAR® certified awning windows may qualify for up to $100 per rough opening through the program's assessment stream. A home energy assessment is required before any work begins, and qualifying typically means upgrading at least three window rough openings. Amounts and eligibility are set by the program; we'll help you understand how it applies to your home. Full details at homerenovationsavings.ca.
0% Financing for 12 Months
Prefer to spread the cost? Trust Build offers 0% financing for 12 months through Financeit, so the right windows fit your family's budget.
Glass & Security
Small windows, big role in the glass plan
Awnings are usually installed high on a wall — above kitchen counters, in bathrooms, or stacked over fixed picture windows. The smaller glass area means the package upgrade cost is modest, but because awnings sit close to the ceiling where solar gain heats the whole room, the Low-E coating choice matters more than people expect.
We install awnings with triple-pane Cardinal IG glass and argon fill as the standard, then tune the Low-E coating to the room's exposure. Bathroom awnings nearly always get tempered glass per Ontario code, and we add an obscure or frosted pattern on request for privacy without losing daylight.
Triple pane + Low-E 272
Standard package. Energy Star certified. Excellent fit for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Tempered + obscure
Bathroom and shower-adjacent awnings — code-compliant safety glass with frosted privacy.
Triple pane + Low-E 366
For awnings on south-facing walls above large picture windows where solar gain stacks up.
Laminated security
Optional on ground-floor or basement-level awnings for forced-entry resistance.
Security Window Film: Security Window Film is rarely needed on a small awning, but Privacy Film is a popular retrofit for existing bathroom awnings that lack obscure glass. Learn more about Security Film →
Comparing glass packages? See the full Glass Options guide, read our Low-E 180 vs 272 vs 366 explainer, or our double vs triple-pane comparison.
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