Commercial Window Replacement and Retrofit
Old commercial windows leak air and water, fog up and drive energy bills higher. CBE Glass removes and replaces aging window systems in office buildings, schools, medical facilities and mixed-use properties across the DC region, with modern thermally broken framing and high-performance glass.
Window replacement services
- Full tear-out and replacement of aluminum windows
- Thermally broken fixed and operable window systems
- Window wall and ribbon window replacement
- Insert and retrofit systems over existing frames
- Flashing, sealant and air barrier integration
- Phased replacement in occupied buildings
Planned around your occupants
Replacing windows in an occupied building takes planning. We sequence the work floor by floor or tenant by tenant, protect interiors, remove debris daily and close every opening the same day so the building stays secure and weathertight.
Better comfort and lower energy costs
Modern window systems with insulated low-E glass eliminate drafts, reduce noise and lower heating and cooling costs. For buildings where only the glass has failed, consider our insulated glass replacement service instead.
Other services

Curtain Wall Systems
Stick-built and unitized curtain wall, window wall and clerestory glass for office buildings, campuses, clinics and big-box retail.
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Glass Railings & Handrails
All-glass stair and balcony railings, rooftop guards and handrails installed with hardware that meets code.
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Glass Partitions & Office Glass
Demountable and frameless office partitions, glass storefronts for suites, meeting rooms and interior glass doors.
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Skylights & Overhead Glazing
Pyramid, ridge and polygon skylights, overhead roof glazing and repair of leaking skylight systems.
Learn moreOur crews work throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Questions about window replacement
Need a specific answer? Call our estimating team at (202) 492-0676.
Can windows be replaced while tenants are in the building?
Yes. We phase the work and close each opening the same day.
Should I replace the whole window or just the glass?
If frames are damaged, leaking or outdated, full replacement is best; if only the glass has fogged, unit replacement may be enough.
Do new windows help with energy codes?
Yes. Thermally broken frames and low-E glass significantly improve energy performance.
Tell us about your glass project
New storefront, curtain wall, railings, office glass or an emergency repair: send us the details and receive a clear, itemized estimate quickly. We cover Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia every day of the year.


