Window Replacement Project – Whitefish
Window replacement overview
A before and after of a recent window replacement project we completed for a client in Whitefish.
After years of Montana sunshine, snows, and rains, this window’s exterior metal cladding was super faded and the sash (part that opens) starting to fall apart.
Typically we can replace failed or scratched glass but this window started to fall apart when we tried. Time for a fresh window!
Window Replacement vs Glass Swap
We are often asked what the differences between window replacements and glass swaps are so here is a list:
Window Replacements
- Complete window frame replacement or a pocket replacement (think more than just the glass is being taken out & installed)
- Get you a new more energy efficient window
- Opportunity to update the look of your window interior or exteriors
- Opportunity to change how the window opens
- Takes more time than a glass swap project
- Costs more money than getting new glass
- Takes more materials since you’re getting a new window and potentially new window trim
Glass Swaps
- Only the window glass is replaced
- Clears up your view
- Helps insulate your home with fresh argon gas & a properly sealed insulated glass unit
- Helps prevent sun damage if you get a Low-E glass
- Takes less time than a window replacement project
- Costs less than a window replacement since you’re just swapping glass instead of the frame
- Takes less materials as you don’t need new window trim or a new replacement window
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