Centra Windows takes new approach to save client millions

The National Building Code of Canada is changing and Centra Windows says it is leading the charge in leveraging these updates, saving millions of dollars for one of their partners in Edmonton, AB, through game-changing solutions.

The company is currently undertaking a transformative project on a 22-storey residential tower located on Edmonton's Jasper Avenue. “The building was originally constructed in 2005,” says Greg Martineau, director of Centra projects Alberta. “Its aging metal-clad wood windows didn’t hold up well in the city’s winters, and the building owners wanted something better for their residents.” The owners turned to Centra in their search for alternatives – a move which led to enormous cost savings.

Centra’s experts, with their thorough understanding of the new edition of the National Building Code, were aware of a groundbreaking update that allowed for the installation of combustible windows in certain non-combustible openings. This innovative approach allowed them to present the clients with three proposals: Non-combustible aluminum windows, combustible fibreglass windows at a price point $2 million lower, and combustible vinyl windows at a price point $3.3 million lower.

These renovations deliver unprecedented cost savings, but they also address the inefficiencies of the old, traditional-style windows. "Aluminum windows with their thin, metal frames are incredibly inefficient,” says Martineau. “Our clients opted for the fibreglass window option, saving themselves $2 million, while also enjoying enhanced thermal efficiency and increased comfort."

The project is scheduled for completion in 2024.