Window Replacement in Uxbridge, ON
Oshawa Prestige Windows & Doors handles window replacement in Uxbridge, ON with older houses in mind: picture windows, double hung windows, casements, wood-clad windows and odd shapes like arches. Front doors too. The first visit is free. We measure, look hard at the frames, and talk through what suits a house that's been standing for a hundred years.
Uxbridge is about 40 km north-west of our Oshawa base, still inside Durham Region, so we book trips here on purpose: the quote, the check measure and install day, all on dates that suit you. Every install carries our 5-year installation warranty. We also head east to Port Perry, and our bay and bow window page covers the big front windows so many farmhouses here have.
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Century Homes, Farmhouses and Uxbridge Windows
Uxbridge takes its time. The township had 21,556 people in 2021, up just 1.8% in five years, so most houses here aren't new. Quakers settled the area from 1806, the railway came through in 1871, and the village was incorporated the next year. Old houses mean old windows. Old windows need a slower hand.
Downtown Uxbridge and the Brock Street Guidelines
The downtown is treated as a heritage district, and buildings there follow the guidelines in By-law 2021-019. The Brock Street Heritage Design Guidelines date from 2004 and were updated in 2025. Many downtown houses have tall, arched or round-topped windows, so replacements have to match those shapes.
Farmhouses and Hamlet Homes
Out in Goodwood, Leaskdale, Glen Major and the farms between them, houses often have big picture windows looking over the fields. Those windows get wind from every side. In our opinion, wood-clad units are the right fix for an old farmhouse with real wood trim: wood you see from the room, a weather jacket on the outside.
1970s to 1990s Homes in Town
The newer streets in town have houses from the 1970s to the 1990s, with sliders and double hung windows that are drafty or fogged by now. A retrofit, where the new window fits inside the existing frame, is usually quick here and keeps the inside trim. One day, most of the time.
Moraine Winters: Why Uxbridge Glass Gets Cold First
Uxbridge sits up on the Oak Ridges Moraine, higher and farther from Lake Ontario than Oshawa or Whitby. Winters bite harder. Cold glass fogs and drips on the inside, mostly in kitchens and bathrooms, and you see it here weeks before the lakeshore towns do. New sealed units with a Low-E coating and a warm-edge spacer keep the glass warmer. Cold glass tells you.
Keeping indoor humidity in check helps too. In very cold weather, a lower humidity setting reduces water on the glass.
Glass and Frame Choices for Moraine Homes
| Choice | Where it helps in Uxbridge | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Triple pane | North walls and rooms facing open fields | Heavier and costs more |
| Double pane with argon gas | Sheltered and south walls | Less insulation than triple |
| Wood-clad frame | Century homes and farmhouses with wood trim | Longer wait, higher price |
| Vinyl frame | 1970s to 1990s homes in town | Fewer wood-look options |
Most Uxbridge houses end up with a mix, and honestly that's the smart way to spend. Triple pane where the wind hits, double pane everywhere else. Each opening is marked on the quote, so you can see what goes where and why. No guessing.
Should I repair or replace old wood windows in Uxbridge?
If the frame is solid and only the glass or hardware has failed, a repair can make sense. If the sill is soft, the paint keeps peeling or the sash rattles, replacing it is better money. Our estimator puts a moisture meter on every wood sill before recommending either. Measure first, price second.
Covering rotten wood with aluminum capping is painting over a water stain on the ceiling. It looks fixed until it isn't. We'd rather replace a rotten frame than wrap it, even when wrapping is the cheaper quote.
Booking an Uxbridge Install from Oshawa
We plan Uxbridge jobs around three visits: the quote, a check measure before ordering, and install day. Most custom vinyl windows take 6 to 10 weeks to arrive, and wood-clad and special shapes take longer. A two-person crew finishes a typical 10-opening house in one day.
Window Styles We Install in Uxbridge
The styles that suit Uxbridge houses best, old and newer.
Picture Windows
A picture window doesn't open, so it seals best and gives you the widest view. Plenty of farmhouses facing open fields have one in the main room. Swap that one and the whole room feels different by January.
Double Hung Windows
Both sashes slide and tilt in for cleaning. Double hung windows suit the century homes downtown and keep the traditional look heritage guidelines ask for.
Wood-Clad Windows
Wood on the inside, a metal or vinyl skin outside. Wood-clad windows suit older Uxbridge homes with wood trim, and the outside never needs paint.
Casement Windows
Casements crank out and close tight against their seals, which helps against moraine wind. They work well in kitchens and in 1980s homes replacing old sliders.
Specialty Shape Windows
Arches, half-rounds and other custom shapes are made to measure. They let us match the arched openings common on older downtown buildings.
Entry Doors
A new front door in steel or fibreglass, with a new frame, sill and weatherstripping, stops drafts at the floor and the edges. Sidelites and decorative glass can match the style of an older house.
Uxbridge Window Replacement FAQ
Do you travel to Uxbridge for window jobs?
Yes. Uxbridge is part of our regular Durham Region area, about 40 km from our Oshawa base. We book the quote, the check measure and install day around your schedule. Homes across the township are on our regular route, Goodwood, Leaskdale and Glen Major included. One trip, planned once.
Do heritage rules apply to windows in downtown Uxbridge?
Downtown Uxbridge is treated as a heritage district, and buildings follow the guidelines in By-law 2021-019 and the Brock Street Heritage Design Guidelines. Check with the Township before changing window styles on the front of a downtown building. We can supply shapes and grilles that match older openings.
Why do my Uxbridge windows get wet inside in winter?
That's condensation: warm, damp air inside hitting cold glass. Uxbridge winters make the glass colder than in the lakeshore towns, so it shows up here first. Turning down the humidifier helps right away. Newer windows with warmer glass edges and a better coating cut it a lot, especially over the kitchen sink.
Are wood-clad windows worth it in an Uxbridge farmhouse?
If you love real wood inside and never want to paint the outside, yes. They cost more than vinyl and take longer to arrive. Honestly, vinyl is the right answer for most Durham homes. Wood-clad is for the farmhouse with original wood trim and an owner who'll look after it.
How long does a window install take in Uxbridge?
Install day is usually one day for about 10 openings with a two-person crew, and one to two days for full-frame work. The longer wait is the order: 6 to 10 weeks for most custom vinyl, longer for wood-clad and arched shapes.
Can you match an arched window on an older house?
Yes. Arches, half-rounds and other shapes are made to measure from the existing opening. We template the old window carefully so the new one fits the brick or trim without changes. Special shapes take longer to make than standard windows, so plan a few extra weeks.
Do I need a building permit for new windows in Uxbridge?
Not for a same-size replacement on a house in most cases. A permit is needed if an opening gets bigger or a new one is cut, for example a larger basement bedroom window. Downtown heritage buildings follow the Township's heritage guidelines as well, so check with the Township before changing a front window's style.
Book a Free Measure for Your Windows and Doors
Tell us how many openings and roughly how old the house is. We book a free in-home measure and give you a written quote.
Or call (289) 274-1333