Window replacement can be performed by anyone as long as they have the necessary tools, instructions, and patience to remove a window the right way. Failing to replace a window properly can lead to damage not only to the window, but also the window frame and the interior or exterior walls of your home.

Are you looking for replacement windows for your home or business, but unsure what is on the market? If this is your first time shopping for windows or you haven’t shopped for windows in many years, the replacement window market is a lot more diverse than many people think. There are hundreds of window selections out there, so we’d like to help you out. Below are four of the most commonly installed types of replacement windows on the market: 

Window replacements are one of the most common home improvement projects today. In fact, even during the economic downturn of recent years, window replacement projects remained steady and even grew in some areas.

With rising energy costs and environmental awareness, many consumers are now looking to replace windows that in many cases are relatively new and still functioning properly. It is estimated that as much as 50 million homes in America still have single-pane windows, and many of these homeowners are now opting to replace these inefficient windows with new multi-paned energy efficient units.

In the first of a multi-part series, we will be exploring some of the key differences between window materials. In this post, we will discuss an old classic—wood windows—and a relative newcomer to the industry—fiberglass windows. In this multi-part series, our aim is not to anoint one product as superior to the others, but simply to inform consumers of the major differences between our different product choices.

We will explore aesthetics, maintenance requirements, and energy efficiency in each part of our series.

If you missed part one— Fiberglass vs. Wood Windows —be sure to check it out for a short comparison of how fiberglass and wood windows compare when it comes to aesthetics, energy efficiency, and maintenance requirements!

In this post—part three of a multi-part series—we will explore and compare two popular window framing materials, aluminum and vinyl.

If you missed part one—Fiberglass vs. Wood Windows—or part two—Aluminum vs. Fiberglass Windows—be sure to check them out for a short comparison of how fiberglass, vinyl, and aluminum windows compare when it comes to aesthetics, energy efficiency, and maintenance requirements!

Removing windows may seem like a relatively easy task, but the process can be a lot more involved than meets the eye. It is important to be extremely careful when you are removing windows from your home. Carelessly removing windows from your home can lead to window frame damage—complicating the installation process and increasing window replacement costs.

Double pane windows, also sometimes called dual pane windows, are windows that have two panes of glass inset into the frame of the window. The panes of glass are separated, creating an insulating air pocket that inhibits heat transfer much better than single pane windows.