Safe. Durable. Functional. Built for Learning Environments.
From elementary classrooms to university campuses, glass plays a vital role in creating bright, open, and secure learning spaces. At Centennial Glass, we partner with school boards and educational institutions across Ottawa to provide high-quality, code-compliant glass systems for new builds, renovations, and urgent repairs. Whether you’re outfitting a gym, replacing window systems, or installing safety glass in high-traffic areas, we deliver long-lasting solutions that put student safety and institutional performance first.
School Boards We Have Worked With
Managing school facility upgrades, repairs, or modernization funding?
Trusted Glazing Services for Education Facilities
Our team works with facilities staff, capital project coordinators, and construction managers to deliver glass that meets the functional, safety, and performance demands of K–12 schools, colleges, and training centers.
We provide:
- Tempered and laminated safety glass for classrooms and hallways
- Fire-rated glazing for corridors, vestibules, and stairwells
- Mirrors and shower glass for gyms, change rooms, and residences
- Curtain wall and storefront glass for main entrances and lobbies
- Security and impact-resistant glazing for high-risk areas
- Frosted, etched, or patterned glass for visibility and privacy balance
All products are fabricated to comply with Ontario Building Code (OBC), CSA safety standards, and AODA where required.
Window Repair, Retrofit & Replacement
Aging or broken windows can affect heating costs, security, and classroom comfort. We offer:
- Insulated glass unit (IGU) replacement for fogged or failed windows
- Energy-efficient Low-E and argon-filled upgrades
- Tempered glass for low-sill windows and vulnerable locations
- Retrofit options that minimize disruption and frame replacement
- Custom sizing to match legacy or phased-out windows
We’re experienced in both occupied building retrofits and large-scale multi-school rollout programs.
See Sealed Units, Window Repair, and Curtain Wall Systems
Emergency & Scheduled Service Support
School facilities experience frequent glass damage due to sports, accidents, and vandalism. We provide:
- 24/7 emergency board-up and response
- Fast fabrication of safety glass for replacement
- Scheduled maintenance support for high-risk zones
- Interior and exterior glass repairs year-round
- Site-safe work protocols for active campuses
We coordinate with custodians, administrators, or contractors to ensure work is completed around your bell schedule or after-hours.
Learn more about Emergency Glass Repair
Mirrors, Railings & Specialty Glass for Schools
Beyond windows and partitions, we support school environments with:
- Mirrors for gyms, dance rooms, and fitness spaces
- Tempered glass railings for staircases and mezzanines
- Shower partitions for athletic and residential buildings
- Custom-cut glass for trophy cases, lab tables, and cabinetry
- Acoustic or privacy glass for staff areas and special needs zones
All installations are completed to safety standards with attention to durability and daily use.
Why School Boards Trust Centennial Glass
- Over 55 years working with public, private, and post-secondary institutions
- Experience with tender processes and public procurement guidelines
- CSA- and OBC-compliant fabrication and installation
- Safety-first approach for staff, students, and community use
- Trusted by facility directors, consultants, and project architects
Managing a school modernization project or building envelope program?
Our team will help you stay on budget, on spec, and on schedule.
Glass That Supports Learning Securely and Clearly.
Centennial Glass delivers reliable, safe, and high-performance glazing systems for schools, colleges, and educational institutions across Ottawa. We’re your partner in creating brighter, safer learning environments one pane at a time.
- Call 613-738-9500
- Visit our Commercial Division at 8–855 Industrial Avenue Ottawa ON K1G 4L4
- Request a contractor quote