Residential Window Installation

Your Project Details

  1. Remove old window and storm window
  2. Remove current framing
  3. Rebuild and reframeĀ 
  4. Install windows

Total Investment for 2 Double Hung Windows will depend on the brand you choose:

$750-$950 per window

Click one of the manufacturers below and choose the style window you would like or ask your project consultant for a recommendation

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Selection Criteria for Windows

TheĀ selectionĀ of aĀ suitable windowĀ in a particularĀ typeĀ ofĀ structureĀ or place should beĀ dependentĀ on theĀ following factors,

  • Direction of wind
  • Location of Room
  • Utility of room
  • Climatic condition
  • Size and shape of a room
  • Architectural point of view

1. Fixed WindowsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 

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Fixed Window
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Fixed windowsĀ as the nameĀ suggestĀ theseĀ types of windowsĀ are fixed to the wall. It cannot be closed or open. Also, it can beĀ easily transmitted lightĀ into theĀ houseĀ withĀ fully glazed shutters.

TheĀ shutters of windowsĀ are fixed with theĀ frame of the window.Ā It is alsoĀ known as aĀ picture window.Ā Because it canĀ provideĀ onlyĀ outside of the view of nature. It is cheap as compared to otherĀ types of windows.


2. Sliding Windows

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Sliding Window
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SlidingĀ WindowĀ as the name suggests theĀ window shuttersĀ are movable orĀ slide in theĀ frame of theĀ window. The movementĀ of theĀ shutter is depending onĀ theĀ roller bearing.

TheĀ sliding windowĀ is moved within theĀ internal spaceĀ of the frame.Ā No outsideĀ or extra space is requiredĀ to open it.Ā Generally, this type of windowĀ is wide. TheĀ biggest disadvantageĀ of the window is thatĀ it cannotĀ be openedĀ fullyĀ like aĀ casement window.Ā In that oneĀ side ofĀ the window isĀ always closed.

The following type of Sliding Window:

  • Double Track Sliding Windows
  • Triple Track Sliding Windows
  • Multi-Track Sliding Windows

3. Casement Windows

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Casement Windows
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Nowadays CasementĀ windowĀ isĀ widelyĀ used inĀ India. The windowĀ shutterĀ isĀ attachedĀ to the frame and these can be close and open typically like a door and rebates areĀ providedĀ to theĀ frameĀ toĀ receiveĀ theĀ window shutter.

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The panel ofĀ shuttersĀ may beĀ soloĀ orĀ pair.Ā Casement windowsĀ offerĀ more ventilationĀ asĀ comparedĀ to any otherĀ type of windowĀ and this type ofĀ windowĀ is notĀ recommendedĀ inĀ walkways,Ā streets,Ā andĀ traffic areas.

Advantages of Casement Windows

  • ItĀ required lowĀ andĀ easy maintenance.
  • It givesĀ Good QualityĀ insulation.
  • ThisĀ windowĀ is easilyĀ customizedĀ inĀ shapeĀ andĀ design.
  • This windowĀ provides excellent ventilation.

Disadvantages of Casement windows

  • NotĀ veryĀ secure.
  • The casementĀ windowĀ isĀ limitedĀ inĀ size.

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4. Oriel Window

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Oriel Window

Oriel WindowĀ isĀ commonlyĀ used on the upper floors or stories. This window is supported by brackets andĀ corbels.

Advantages of Oriel WindowĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 

  • It givesĀ elegant
  • It allowsĀ more naturalĀ sunlightĀ to enter theĀ buildings.
  • It givesĀ luxurious lookĀ to your home.

Disadvantages of Oriel Windows

  • ThisĀ windowĀ is expensiveĀ comparedĀ to other typesĀ ofĀ bay windows.
  • Not suitable forĀ everyoneĀ because it givesĀ direct sunlight.

5.Ā Bay Windows

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Bay Window
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Bay windowĀ is alsoĀ knownĀ asĀ projected windows.Ā ThisĀ increasesĀ the area of the opening. Also, theĀ projectionĀ of theĀ window comesĀ inĀ different shapesĀ likeĀ rectangular,Ā triangular,Ā polygonal, etc.

That increasesĀ theĀ beautyĀ of theĀ houseĀ andĀ mostĀ of the caseĀ side windowĀ is opened for ample light andĀ provideĀ excellent ventilation.Ā 

Also,Ā theĀ bay windowĀ is commonlyĀ used in theĀ family roomĀ and kitchenĀ where theĀ largeĀ sill level of theĀ windowĀ is utilized as aĀ seat or to placeĀ plant pots,Ā decorative items, etc.

Advantage of Bay window

  • TheĀ Bay window is providingĀ good ventilationĀ andĀ proper lights.
  • It is easilyĀ customizedĀ inĀ shape,Ā size, andĀ design.
  • Inside the wall,Ā extra spaceĀ is useful forĀ decorativeĀ purposes.
  • It gives aĀ good appearanceĀ to yourĀ house.
  • It can addĀ property value.

Disadvantages of Bay windows

  • It isĀ expensive.
  • Bay windowĀ can letĀ lotsĀ of lightĀ into theĀ house.

6.Ā Bow Windows

Bow windowsĀ are similar to theĀ bay windowĀ the mainĀ differenceĀ isĀ insteadĀ of having thisĀ windowĀ isĀ hexagonalĀ and hasĀ straight edgesĀ orĀ arched. ThisĀ bow windowĀ isĀ larger thanĀ theĀ bay windows.

Advantages of Bow Windows

  • ThisĀ windowĀ adds space to the interior.
  • It gives the mostĀ elegant lookĀ to yourĀ home.

Disadvantages of Bow Windows

  • A bowĀ windowĀ is costlyĀ comparedĀ to otherĀ windows.
  • It isĀ difficultĀ toĀ clean.
  • Not forĀ everyoneĀ because itĀ provides extra lightĀ andĀ heat insideĀ the room.

7.Ā Round Windows

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Round Window

AĀ Round windowĀ is aĀ gothic architecturalĀ type of window. ThisĀ windowĀ isĀ inspiredĀ byĀ rose-typeĀ windows.

This isĀ popularĀ inĀ Europe duringĀ theĀ middle ageĀ it isĀ fixedĀ orĀ openĀ inĀ nature. It is alsoĀ knownĀ as theĀ porthole window.

Also, they areĀ usedĀ on stairs or inĀ darkerĀ areas thatĀ lack light. TheĀ RoundĀ windowĀ transfers a good amountĀ ofĀ light. It isĀ having aroundĀ corners.

Advantages of Round window

  • The roundĀ window Comes with aĀ unique designĀ andĀ detail.
  • It can add more natural light to theĀ area.
  • ItĀ requiredĀ lowĀ maintenance cost.

Disadvantages of Round Windows

  • MostĀ roundĀ windowsĀ cannot beĀ functional.
  • This window isĀ difficult to install.
  • It canĀ showĀ a limitedĀ visualĀ view.
  • It isĀ not suitableĀ for aĀ house.

The following type of round window is used,

  • Full circle window
  • Half Circle window
  • Quarter Circle window
  • Oval window
  • Elliptical window

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8.Ā Arched Window

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Arch Window

The arched windowĀ isĀ rectangular in shape atĀ theĀ bottom and its topĀ is half-circle or arched inĀ shape.Ā AnĀ arch windowĀ can be used to give aĀ Victorian-like effectĀ on your house.Ā Also, itĀ is known as aĀ radius window.

Advantages of Arched Windows

  • An archedĀ windowĀ is offeredĀ uniquenessĀ in yourĀ home.
  • It is easy toĀ maintainĀ andĀ clean.
  • MaintenanceĀ cost isĀ low.
  • The archedĀ windowĀ is veritable forĀ different typesĀ of homes.

Disadvantages of Arched WindowĀ Ā Ā  Ā Ā 

  • AnĀ archĀ window is not given properĀ ventilationĀ in your home.
  • It did notĀ provideĀ anĀ idealĀ opening forĀ emergency cases.

9.Ā Single Hung Windows

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Single Sash Window

The singleĀ sash windowĀ looks like aĀ double-hung windowĀ but theĀ main differenceĀ is aĀ single hung windowĀ in one sash isĀ open and closedĀ while anotherĀ sashĀ isĀ fixed.

In mostĀ single windows, theĀ upper sashĀ is fixed.Ā In aĀ double-hung window,Ā bothĀ sashesĀ canĀ slide.

Advantages of Single Hung WindowsĀ Ā Ā Ā 

  • Single Hung WindowĀ installationĀ isĀ easy.
  • It providesĀ greater ventilation.
  • It isĀ cheap.

Disadvantages of Single Hung WindowsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā 

  • It isĀ hardĀ toĀ clean.
  • It is aĀ limitedĀ option inĀ design, size,Ā andĀ shape.

10. Double Hung Windows

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Double Hung Window

InĀ Double-hungĀ window pair of shutters is attached to the frame. The pair of shutters can slide or open vertically within the frame of a window andĀ theseĀ shuttersĀ areĀ arrangedĀ oneĀ aboveĀ theĀ other.

Advantages of Double Hung Window

  • DoubleĀ Hung Window is provided excellent ventilation.
  • It isĀ easyĀ toĀ clean.

A disadvantage of Double Hung WindowĀ Ā 

  • Maintenance cost is high.
  • Greater possibility of air leak.

11. Pivoted Window

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Pivoting Window

Pivoted WindowĀ is alsoĀ knownĀ asĀ openers.Ā PivotsĀ areĀ providedĀ to theĀ window frame. Which is helps toĀ oscillateĀ theĀ shutterĀ of the window and theĀ swingingĀ of the windowĀ shutterĀ may eitherĀ verticalĀ orĀ horizontalĀ based on theĀ arrangementĀ of pivots. TheĀ sashesĀ of theĀ pivoted windowĀ are rotated 90 to 180Ā degrees.

Advantages of Pivoted Windows

  • It isĀ easyĀ toĀ clean.
  • It isĀ open widelyĀ so they provideĀ maximum ventilation.
  • It is more durable compared to other types of windows.

Disadvantages of Pivoted Window

  • This type of windowĀ intrudesĀ on the inside space of the window.
  • It isĀ expensive.
  • It isĀ difficultĀ toĀ install.

12. Jalousie window

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Jalousie Window

Jalousie windowĀ is the mostĀ common typeĀ of windowĀ styleĀ whichĀ splitsĀ intoĀ many differentĀ slats ofĀ metal,Ā wood,Ā andĀ glass. It isĀ open likeĀ a set ofĀ blinds, byĀ crankingĀ theĀ leverĀ theĀ slats.

This type of window isĀ generallyĀ used whereĀ excellent ventilationĀ isĀ required, the view isĀ not important.

Advantages of Jalousie Windows

  • It providesĀ proper Ventilation.
  • It canĀ maintain airflowĀ duringĀ rainsĀ andĀ stormsĀ with aĀ slanted design.

Disadvantages of Jalousie Windows

  • It isĀ not secureĀ asĀ another type of window.
  • It does not look good. Only used for aĀ bathroomĀ whereĀ outside of viewĀ isĀ not important.

13. Louvered Windows

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Louvered Window

Louvered windowsĀ areĀ providingĀ for properĀ ventilation withoutĀ anyĀ outsideĀ view orĀ vision. TheĀ louversĀ are made ofĀ differentĀ materials such asĀ metal,Ā glass,Ā wood, etc.

LouversĀ canĀ functionĀ by theĀ pulley. We can easilyĀ maintain the slopĀ of louvers byĀ lifting the cordĀ andĀ tilting the cord. Also,Ā a louvered windowĀ is similar to theĀ louvered door. An angle ofĀ inclinationĀ is aboutĀ 45 degrees.

Advantages of Louvered Windows

  • A louveredĀ window offersĀ Superior ventilation.
  • LouveredĀ windowsĀ can be easy toĀ cleanĀ orĀ maintain.
  • A louveredĀ shutter can open fully. So that they give maximum airflow.
  • A louvered window gives classic look to your home.
  • It can provide easy outside access during fire extinguisher.
  • A louveredĀ windowĀ is cost-effective.Ā BecauseĀ it canĀ reduceĀ youā€™reĀ coolingĀ andĀ heating charge.

Disadvantages of Louvered Window

  • A louvered windowĀ is notĀ air-tight.
  • A louvered windowĀ mayĀ allowĀ theĀ noiseĀ fromĀ outsideĀ of yourĀ home.

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14. Metal WindowsĀ Ā 

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Metal Window

TheĀ Metal windowĀ isĀ madeĀ fromĀ mild steel,Ā cast iron,Ā aluminum,Ā bronze,Ā stainlessĀ steel, and wrought iron. ButĀ mild steelĀ metal window isĀ cheapĀ compared toĀ theseĀ other typesĀ ofĀ windows.

They canĀ offer more durability. So thatĀ nowadaysĀ usedĀ widelyĀ inĀ public buildingsĀ andĀ private buildingsĀ etc.Ā Metal windowsĀ haveĀ comeĀ in aĀ varietyĀ ofĀ sizesĀ andĀ designs.

Advantages of Metal Window

  • The metalĀ windowā€™sĀ strengthĀ level isĀ high.
  • The metalĀ windowĀ is easy toĀ clean.
  • AĀ metal windowĀ is easily available inĀ differentĀ sizes andĀ designs.

Disadvantages of Metal Window

  • InĀ metal,Ā a window is at aĀ high riskĀ of rust.
  • The metalĀ windowĀ is heavy inĀ weight.
  • The metal window isĀ expensiveĀ compared to theĀ casementĀ window.

15. Sash Windows

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Sash Window

TheĀ Sash windowĀ is constructed fromĀ two movable sashes; one sash isĀ sittingĀ in front of theĀ other one. They haveĀ decorative sash hornsĀ or bar, whichĀ featureĀ is added toĀ lookĀ like classic windows.

TheĀ SashĀ windowĀ is similar to theĀ casementĀ type ofĀ window. But the sashĀ window panelĀ isĀ fully glazed. TheĀ space betweenĀ theĀ different railsĀ is divided into small panels calledĀ glazing barsĀ orĀ sash bars. TheĀ Sash window consistsĀ of its bottom,Ā intermediate,Ā andĀ top rails.

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16. Corner Windows

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Corner Window

The cornerĀ windowĀ as the nameĀ suggestsĀ isĀ installed at the cornerĀ of theĀ room orĀ Building. In theĀ Corner window,Ā air or light can beĀ enteredĀ theĀ roomĀ inĀ two directions.

Because thisĀ windowĀ hasĀ two facesĀ in aĀ perpendicularĀ direction. Also, itĀ increasesĀ theĀ appearanceĀ of theĀ building.


17. Dormer Windows

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Dormer Window

A Dormer windowĀ is a structuralĀ element of a building, which isĀ constructedĀ on a sloping roof. It provides proper light and ventilation inside the room and also adds extra space to rooms.

A dormer windowĀ increases theĀ aesthetic lookĀ of your house. It comes inĀ different stylesĀ andĀ sizes.Ā Which dependsĀ uponĀ theĀ roof style.

The following type of Dormer windows;

  • Gable fronted dormer
  • Hipped Roof Dormer
  • Flat Roof Dormer
  • Shed Dormer
  • Wall Dormer
  • Link Dormer
  • Seamless Gable Dormer
  • Twin Dormer

18. Clearstory Windows

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Clerestory Window

The clearstory WindowĀ is anĀ Egyptian typeĀ ofĀ window style. If theĀ room in yourĀ building is aĀ different ceiling heightĀ at that timeĀ clearstory windowĀ is a moreĀ suitable option. In this window, theĀ shutter is workingĀ with theĀ help of a cordĀ over theĀ pulley.


19. Lantern Windows

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Lantern Window

Generally,Ā theĀ Lantern windowsĀ are provided over theĀ flat slabĀ orĀ roof. The mainĀ aimĀ of thisĀ windowĀ is toĀ provide fresh airĀ and moreĀ lightĀ into theĀ house.


20. Gable Windows

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Gable Window

ThisĀ windowĀ isĀ providedĀ in aĀ pitched roofĀ building at theĀ gable end. So that isĀ called a gable window.Ā Gable window increasesĀ theĀ beautyĀ ofĀ buildings.


21. Skylight Window

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Skylight Window

AĀ Skylight windowĀ isĀ installedĀ on theĀ topĀ of aĀ pitchedĀ orĀ sloped roof.Ā  It isĀ admittedĀ more thanĀ three-timeĀ ofĀ lightĀ asĀ compared to theĀ verticalĀ window.

It isĀ openĀ orĀ closedĀ whenĀ required. It is alsoĀ knownĀ asĀ roofĀ light.Ā Generally,Ā it is made withĀ transparent glassĀ orĀ Plastic.

The following type of Skylight.

  • Fixed Skylight.
  • Ventilated Skylights
  • Tabular Skylights
  • Custom Skylights
  • Pyramid Skylights.
  • Dome Shaped Skylights.
  • Barrel Vault Skylight
  • Curbā€“Mounted Skylights
  • Ridge Skylights.

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