When is brick-to-brick the right choice?

When you want the existing window, frame, jambs and casing removed so the stud opening can be cleaned, membraned, insulated and refinished. If the opening is compromised, needs structural repair or must be resized, stud-to-stud work may be recommended instead.

Is it more expensive than retrofit?

Yes — typically 25–40% more per opening because of additional labour, interior/exterior finishing and disposal. The trade-off is a stronger seal, full insulation in the rough opening and a longer service life.

Does brick-to-brick install require a permit?

Usually no for a like-for-like replacement, but enlarging the opening, converting to egress or any structural change requires a city permit. Trust Build's permit team handles applications when needed.

How long does it take per window?

Plan on 2–4 hours per opening for brick-to-brick versus 30–60 minutes for retrofit. Most full-home projects complete in 2–4 days.

Installation Method

Brick-to-Brick Window Installation

Existing window, frame, jambs and casing removed to studs, then the opening is membraned, insulated and finished inside and out.

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Why Brick-to-Brick

A complete removal and refinishing method for replacement windows.

Brick-to-brick installation removes the existing window, frame, jambs and casing to the stud opening. After cleaning and Blueskin membrane, the new window is secured to the studs, insulated and finished with new interior casing and exterior capping.

Removal to the stud opening
Vacuum cleaning and Blueskin membrane
Low-expansion foam with red tape over foam
New interior casing and exterior capping

Trust Build crew completing a brick-to-brick window install

Our Process

Five steps from old window to finished opening

Measure & spec

Each opening is measured and inspected before the installation method is confirmed.

Full removal

The existing window, frame, jambs and interior casing are removed to the stud opening.

Clean & membrane

The opening is vacuum cleaned and Blueskin membrane is applied.

Secure & insulate

The window, supplied with brickmould and jamb extension, is shimmed and secured to the studs, then insulated with low-expansion foam and red tape over the foam.

Finish

New wood or snap-in vinyl interior casing and exterior capping complete the opening.

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We'll inspect every opening on-site and recommend the right method — brick-to-brick, retrofit, split-frame or stud-to-stud — for each window.

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