

Modular, Energy-Efficient, and Built to Last
Punch windows offer a clean, consistent, and highly functional solution for commercial buildings that require repeated window units across a façade. At Centennial Glass, we supply, install, and replace commercial punch window systems that meet modern performance standards while blending seamlessly into your building’s architecture.
Ideal for institutional, residential, and multi-storey buildings, our punch windows are precision-built for durability, thermal performance, and long-term value.
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What Are Punch Windows?
Punch windows also known as punched openings are individual window units installed within pre-cut openings in a building’s exterior wall. Each unit is framed and sealed independently, offering excellent compartmentalization and flexibility.
These systems are often used in:
- Multi-unit residential buildings (condos, apartments)
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals and clinics
- Government and municipal buildings
- Offices and mid-rise commercial properties
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Punch Window Installation & Replacement
Centennial Glass installs punch window systems for new builds and handles full or partial replacements in existing buildings. Our installers are trained to work with a wide range of cladding types, including brick, EIFS, concrete, metal panel, and more.
We provide:
- New system design and layout planning
- Supply and installation of thermally efficient IGUs
- Integration with pre-engineered wall systems
- Removal and replacement of old or damaged punch units
- Perimeter sealants and water management detailing
- Optional operable window sections for airflow
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Where Punch Windows Excel
Punch windows provide reliable, low-maintenance window solutions across a wide range of commercial properties:
- Schools and post-secondary institutions
- Long-term care and healthcare facilities
- Government offices and libraries
- Apartment buildings and housing co-ops
- Hotels and hospitality venues
They’re ideal for buildings with repeating floor plans or where precise unit control is important—for example, for mechanical zoning, acoustics, or light balance.
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Configurations & Customization Options
Our commercial punch window systems can be fully customized to suit your needs:
- Fixed, operable, or hybrid configurations
- Aluminum, fiberglass, or composite framing systems
- Double or triple-glazed sealed units
- Low-E, reflective, tinted, or laminated glass
- Internal or surface-mounted grills
- In-window blinds or shading systems
- AODA and building code-compliant hardware
We work closely with architects and developers to match performance targets and design goals, from air infiltration ratings to aesthetic symmetry.


Why Choose Centennial Glass?
- Over 55 years of experience in custom commercial glazing
- Certified and insured installers trained in modular systems
- Precise sizing and unit matching for repairs or retrofits
- Seamless coordination with façade, envelope, and cladding contractors
- Full support from design through installation and aftercare
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- Tempered Glass
- Laminated Glass
- DFI Glass Coatings
- Annealed Glass
- Acid Etching
- Low Iron Glass
- Monolithic Glass
- Insulated Glass
- Fire Resistant Glass
- Low e Glass
- Spandrel Glass
- Specialty Glass
- Single Pane
- Double Pane
- Triple Pane
- Acoustic Glazing
- Translucent Glazing
- Bird Friendly Glass
- Plexiglass
- Fire Rated Glass
- Fire Rated Doors and Glass
- Mirrors
- Glass Edgework
- Glass Shape
- Glass Bevelling
- Glass Milling & Drilling
- Mirror Safety Backing
Precision-Built Windows. Professionally Installed.
Whether you’re replacing a single failed unit or outfitting an entire school or condo tower, Centennial Glass delivers punch window systems with performance and precision built in.
- Call 613-738-9500
- Visit Our Showroom at 8–855 Industrial Avenue Ottawa ON K1G 4L4
- Request a contractor quote