Windows
High performance wood windows for architecturally significant buildings.
Designed, manufactured, restored and installed from a locally owned shop in Kingston, Ontario.
OUR APPROACH
Frame your build with something unique.
Browne’s Joinery designs, manufactures, restores and installs wood and storm windows for heritage homes and architecturally significant buildings across Ontario.
Whether faithfully reproducing an original window, restoring existing historic sash, or creating something new, our work is guided by the proportions, profiles and details of traditional joinery—with carefully considered improvements in glazing, weather sealing and performance.
01 — HERITAGE REPRODUCTION
Custom wood windows made to match your build.
Our reproduction windows preserve the proportions and character of the originals, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern performance.
PERIOD-ACCURATE DETAILS
Original profiles, mouldings, glazing bars, meeting rails and historic details are carefully documented and reproduced.
HERITAGE-LED DESIGN
Each window is designed with the building’s architectural character and applicable heritage requirements in mind.
TRADITIONAL CRAFT + MODERN PERFORMANCE
Traditional joinery is combined with discreet weather sealing and performance improvements without compromising historic proportions.
PREMIUM TIMBER
Durable, responsibly sourced timbers are selected for stability, longevity and suitability for exterior joinery.
02 — RESTORATION
Breathe new life into period windows.
From stabilizing decayed sills to replicating historic glass imperfections, our restoration professionals seamlessly blend traditional preservation techniques with modern durability. Here is our five-step heritage restoration process for wood windows:
Stripping to Bare Wood
We completely remove decades of cracked, peeling paint and old filler, taking the timber entirely back to its raw, original state to assess its true condition.
Solid Wood Repairs
Rather than using cheap, temporary fillers, we perform authentic timber splices and architectural repairs using matching, sustainably sourced solid wood to restore structural integrity.
Specialist Glass Sourcing
We carefully replace broken panes with specialized wavy, drawn, or cylinder glass, perfectly mimicking the subtle distortion and character of historic glazing.
Premium New Finishes
Every restored window is treated with advanced, breathable micro-porous paint or stain systems, delivering long-lasting weather protection while showcasing the natural beauty of the wood.
Performance Upgrades
While preserving the original timber, we can subtly integrate modern draft-proofing and seamless perimeter seals to eliminate rattles and dramatically reduce heat loss.
03 — STORM WINDOWS
High-performance protection. Period aesthetics.
At Browne’s Joinery, we complement our manufacturing and restoration work by crafting custom timber storm windows. Whether local heritage requirements restrict alterations to your original windows, or you simply want to improve your home’s energy performance, Browne’s Joinery storm windows provide modern comfort through traditional craft
Preserve historic glazing
Our storm windows add an extra barrier of defence, protecting delicate original wavy glass and restored timber from harsh wind, rain, and UV exposure.
Secondary glazing efficiency
By creating an insulating air gap, storm windows can provide much of the energy efficiency and noise reduction associated with modern double glazing while keeping the primary windows historically intact.
Seamless integration
We custom manufacture each storm window from high-quality solid timber. Slim profiles and carefully matched paint finishes allow them to blend naturally with the building’s existing façade.
Seasonal flexibility
Available with permanent exterior fixings or in easily removable seasonal configurations, our storm windows help keep your home warm through the winter without compromising summer ventilation.