North America ยท Window Manufacturer
All Weather Windows
๐จ๐ฆ Canada ยท Last reviewed by Justin Orloff
Quick Facts
founded
1978
hq
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
primaryMaterials
uPVC and fibreglass profiles
glazingPartner
Energy Star certified insulating glass units
marketTier
Mid-Range
Brand at a Glance
- Country: Canada
- Founded: 1978
- HQ: Edmonton, Alberta
- Distribution: 800+ dealers across Western Canada
- Primary materials: uPVC and fibreglass
- Certification: Energy Star
- Ownership: Privately owned
- Market tier: Mid-Range
Product Range
- uPVC casement windows
- uPVC sliding windows
- Fibreglass windows
- Patio doors
Why This System
Western Canadian winters push uPVC frames through extreme thermal cycling - the contraction at minus 40 and the expansion in summer heat creates cumulative stress on corner welds and weatherstrip seals over years of service. A thorough spring inspection is built into every professional clean on these windows. Prairie spring melt deposits fine silt and grit into window tracks and drainage channels. This grit is highly abrasive - it damages rollers and track surfaces faster than normal dust loading and should be cleared before any water is introduced in the cleaning process. Alberta hail events can impact glass edges and frame corners. After any significant hail season, inspect glass unit edges for micro-chips and frame corners for impact marks at the cleaning visit.
Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations
Official Care Guidance
Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol
The Orloffs Protocol
This is how I clean All Weather Windows windows. The tools and technique below come from 25 years of daily professional work on the glass. Every step has been tested on real installations and adapted specifically for All Weather Windows systems.
Pro Tools
My daily tool list. This is what I carry to every job.
Pro Tips
- On the first spring visit, open every operable window before you clean it - check that hardware operates smoothly and that the sash closes and seals properly after winter
- White uPVC frames need a longer frame wipe-down than standard - budget for this in your quote on white-frame properties
- If a sliding panel is stiff and gritty, clean the track first and retest before applying lubricant - lubricant over grit accelerates track wear rather than preventing it
What NOT To Do
- Do not use abrasive pads, steel wool, or scouring powder on uPVC or fibreglass frames
- Do not use solvent-based cleaning products - they degrade uPVC surface finish and fibreglass gel coat
- Do not pressure wash at close range into frame joints or weep holes
- Do not introduce water into tracks before brushing out spring grit - wet grit forms an abrasive slurry
- Do not force stiff casement operators - cold-stiffened hardware needs lubricant, not force
Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations
Bundle Kit
Tool Recommendations
Ettore squeegee 14 or 18 inch
View on Amazon [coming soon]pH-neutral glass cleaning concentrate
View on Amazon [coming soon]Soft microfibre cloths for frame wipe-down
View on Amazon [coming soon]Cleaning Frequency
Clean every 4โ8 weeks depending on environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Field Notes
โThe first spring clean after an Alberta winter is a full diagnostic visit. Budget extra time for track clearing, seal inspection, and hardware checks on every unit. After any significant hail event, inspect glass unit edges and frame corners before cleaning. Document any impact damage photographically before you touch the window. White uPVC stains over winter from road salt overspray, organic matter, and exhaust particulates. A proper frame wipe-down - not just the glass - is a key part of the service value on prairie windows.โ
Justin Orloff
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