Replacement windows and doors in Aurora, Ontario

Separate an existing-opening replacement from an opening change

Aurora’s building guidance lists window or door replacement as not requiring a building permit when the opening is neither enlarged nor altered. Ask the Town’s Building Division to review a larger opening, a new opening or other structural work before ordering. Zoning and applicable building requirements still matter even when a permit is not needed. Have your installer record the proposed work and approve final manufacturing dimensions.

Check heritage status before changing visible windows or doors

For a designated property or one in a heritage conservation district, discuss your plans with Aurora Heritage Planning. The Town’s heritage application guidance identifies street-visible window and door replacement as work that can need heritage approval even without a building permit. Confirm whether repair or replacement is appropriate and which materials, profiles and details are accepted. A custom vinyl product should not be assumed suitable for a protected opening.

Plan the front door as a complete assembly

Photograph the entire entrance, including sidelites, transom, threshold and interior trim. Record the swing direction, hardware, desired glass privacy and inside and outside colours. Ask the installer how the existing frame and surrounding finishes will be handled. Include the entrance on the same opening list as your windows so the visible finishes can be reviewed together.

Use a window schedule for an Aurora addition or new build

Send elevations with opening tags, quantities and the intended operating style for each window. Identify fixed glazing, ventilation windows and any combined units. The Aurora project shown below provides a visual reference for black frames and grille proportions; your builder should supply the sizes, frame details and performance requirements for your own design. Confirm selections before releasing the order for manufacture.

Compare the same specifications in each quote

List dimensions, operation, glass, colours and hardware for every opening. Ask for complete-window performance information for the selected configuration when comparing glass packages. Keep product prices, delivery, taxes and installation or finishing work clearly identified. For a supply-only order, agree with your contractor who verifies dimensions, receives delivery and handles the site work.

See samples at the Etobicoke factory showroom

The Panes Toronto-area factory showroom is at 90 Ronson Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1B6. Bring photos, your opening list or building plans to compare available products. Check current hours and call 905-267-1240 about particular displays before travelling from Aurora. A virtual showroom appointment is also available for reviewing choices with your plans in front of you.

An Aurora, Ontario project: custom black windows

This Panes project photo shows two black-framed windows with grille divisions inside an unfinished wood-framed building. The original Panes post identifies Aurora, Ontario and new construction. Use it to discuss frame colour and the proportions of your openings; sizes, glass specifications and installation details need to be confirmed for your own project.

What to send for your Aurora quote

• Aurora, Ontario address, postal code and preferred project timing
• Numbered openings with photos and approximate sizes, or elevations and a window schedule
• Window styles, glass, colours and complete entry or patio door details
• Any opening changes, approved heritage specifications and installer responsibilities

Window replacement questions in Aurora