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Replacement windows, fitted to the opening you have.
Six families of window across seven manufacturers, in clad wood, fiberglass and vinyl. Which one is right depends on the opening, the elevation and whether the house is in a historic district.
Double hung
Two sashes that slide vertically and tilt in to clean. The commonest replacement in this region, and what most colonials want.
Casement and awning
Cranked open on a hinge, so they seal tighter than any sliding sash. Awnings hinge at the top and shed rain while open.
Bay and bow
Projecting assemblies with a head and seat board, often a roof, and structural support. Priced individually.
Picture and specialty
Fixed glass for a view, plus arched heads, transoms and shaped openings matched to the house.
Sliding
Horizontal gliding sashes, useful where there is no headroom for a double hung.
Garden and specialty
Projecting garden windows and one-off shapes, drawn and built to the opening.
Insert or full frame?
This is the decision that moves the number most, and it cannot be settled from a photograph.
- An insert keeps the existing frame and trim. Less disruption, lower cost, and right when the frame is sound.
- A full frame takes the opening back to the rough studs. Necessary where there is rot, and the only way to change the opening size.
- Historic districts frequently require full frame, and some forbid inserts outright.