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About Picture Windows

Picture windows are fixed window configurations designed to frame unobstructed views and fill your home with an ample flow of natural light.

If you’re looking for unmatched energy efficiency and noise insulation, fixed picture windows might be your perfect choice for a living room, stairwell, or any space that requires maximum clarity.

Clean lines and expansive glass will enhance your home with a modern look and airy feel.

An Overview of Picture Window Structure

Fixed Frame

A non-operable frame offers excellent structural integrity, maximum stability, and advanced insulation. Windows with a fixed frame can have a slimmer casing, maximizing the glass surface.

Glazing

Picture frame windows typically feature double or triple glazing for enhanced thermal performance. You can choose from a variety of glass options and coatings, including low-emissivity coatings, safety glass, gas fills between glass panes, or sound-reducing layers, depending on your specific needs and requirements.

Window Profiles

The frame and sash of a fixed window are usually made from durable materials such as vinyl, aluminum, wood, or hybrid materials. Manufacturers may also reinforce the profiles to support the construction of a large window.

Warm-Edge System

Our picture windows feature a warm-edge spacer located between the glass panes for improved thermal performance. Besides reducing heat transfer, warm-edge systems minimize condensation and enhance the picture window’s efficiency.

Gaskets and Seals

To protect your picture window from moisture and make it more energy efficient, we use high-quality seals around the glazing. This also makes installation airtight. Since a fixed window doesn’t open, the sealing system plays a critical insulation role.

Interior/Exterior Finishing

Looking for custom picture windows? You can choose from a range of finishes, trim profiles, and cladding types to blend your window seamlessly into any type of interior style. Besides contributing to your window's appearance, finishing also affects weather resistance of your windows.

Benefits of Picture Windows in Edmonton and Calgary

Energy Efficiency

Picture windows offer a secure, airtight seal, ensuring advanced energy efficiency compared to operable windows. By choosing this window configuration, you’ll cut your heating bills during the winter and minimize heat gain in the summer.

Aesthetics

No matter whether your space is designed in a modern or traditional style, large picture windows are a perfect addition to any home. Picture windows visually enlarge your room, filling it with a generous natural light flow.

Low Maintenance

With fewer moving elements and components, picture windows are much easier to maintain compared to operable window solutions. You don’t have to worry about some window parts wearing out over time, making the use of picture windows stress-free and easy.

Increased Property Value

Installing new picture windows will increase your home's market value, making it a solid investment in your property. Picture windows improve your home’s energy efficiency, enhance its interior and exterior aesthetics, and positively contribute to the value of your property.

Versatile Design Options

Picture windows are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. You can highlight the individual style of your space by customizing your windows according to your specific requirements.

Professional Picture Windows Installation Services

Looking for a picture window installer in Edmonton or Calgary areas? Check out our window installation services below and choose the one that best fits your needs:

New Construction Installation

If your home is under construction, this window installation service is for you. Our installers will make all the necessary measurements and integrate your picture windows seamlessly into the openings.

Full-Frame Replacement

Replace your old windows with the new picture windows. Our experts will remove the old frames, make all the measurements, and install the new picture windows.

Retrofit Installation

Want to upgrade your window look and feel without removing your existing frames? Our team will install your picture window directly into the current opening, saving you time and costs.

Custom Window Installation

Whether you need to install big picture windows or windows with specific design requirements, Lion-Windows Canada is always ready to fulfill any of your custom requests.

Large-Scale Installation

We deliver picture window installation services for multi-unit residential and commercial projects. Our experts will install your windows following all the applicable safety standards.

Why Choose Lion for Picture Window Installations

Expertise

With years of experience delivering picture windows for homes, our team holds all the necessary knowledge and expertise to fulfill the most sophisticated projects.

Quality

We always prioritize quality over quantity. You can hand over the whole installation process to our experts and focus on your daily activities while we handle the hassle.

Custom Approach

Take advantage of our client-oriented approach and get all your requirements met. From initial consultation to post-installation check-up, your needs are always our key focus.

FAQ

Why do homeowners choose picture windows?

Homeowners choose picture windows to maximize natural light intake in their space, provide unobstructed views, and enhance their home with a stylish, modern look.

How do picture windows bring more light inside?

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Looking for Other Window Options?

Tilt & Turn Windows

Tilt and turn windows offer dual functionality to maximize the comfort of daily window use. The tilt mode enables gentle ventilation, while the turn position opens the window fully, making window cleaning more convenient

Basement Windows

Basement windows are small window units used for below-ground-level spaces, providing essential light, ventilation, and security.

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What our clients say

S K

Everyone was excellent to work with. Vlad who sold us the door and Alex and his son Max who did the install. Excellent workmanship and highly recommended. Thanks to you all for your great work.

Николай Немцев

Very good quality windows and great service. Windows are sound and heat insulating which makes them energy efficient (triple glazed). The sliding door is very wide and tall. The service was done professionally quickly and in a clean manner. Highly recommend this company for upgrading your windows and sliding doors.

Robert Minskip

These guys are unbelievable! Great skills and much better tradesmen than any Canadian I’ve ever worked with (sorry Canada) but these guys deserve a great review. Their finishing skills and speed are just wonderful. Their pricing is very competitive too!! Altogether 9.5/10!!!

DreamDom SL

100 stars!!! I am genuinely impressed with the work this company did when installing my new windows. From the very first visit, it was clear I was dealing with true professionals. The team worked with remarkable precision, handled everything with care, and delivered a result that exceeded my expectations. The quality of the windows is outstanding — the insulation improvement is dramatic, and the difference in both comfort and noise reduction is immediate. The installers were punctual, efficient, and extremely clean in their work. They even handled a couple of unexpected technical details on-site without any delays or excuses. Customer service was just as exceptional: fast responses, clear explanations, and real attention to detail. Everything felt smooth and stress-free from start to finish. I’m absolutely delighted with the result and would recommend this company without a moment’s hesitation.

Alberta “Elwood” Prepper

Bought a double door, Alex did the install, very polite, they where very quick and precise with the install. The doors work great and look stunning. Nice upgrade from anything else available locally. We are already looking to order 2 more doors from them! Glad we found them and from our experience we definitely recommend them!

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