Single hung windows

A single-hung window, also known as a single-sash window, is a type of window with a lower operable sash and a fixed upper sash. The lower sash slides vertically, allowing to open the lower half of the window for ventilation. The lower sash often tilts in for easier cleaning from the interior.

A window style believed to originate in England and Holland, hung windows were brought to the American colonies and became the most popular windows in North America. Hung windows are staple design features of the Colonial, Cape Cod, and even Victorian home styles. By not taking any interior or exterior space when open, vertical sliding windows are valued for their space-saving design.

If your home in Massachusetts still has its original windows, they are most likely the single hung type. If you’re looking to replace your old and leaky windows to modern, energy-saving, and beautiful single or double-hung windows, we’ll be happy to provide you with a free estimate.

Single slider windows

Often referred to as a slider or gliding windows, sliding windows have two sashes in a single frame, with one sliding either left or right, while the other one is stationary.

Due to the similarity with hung windows, many believe that sliding windows share the same Dutch roots. However, seafaring Dutch could have been influenced in Asia, e.g. by the Japanese Shoji doors used since the 12th century. In the United States, sliding windows could have gained larger adoption with the suburban boom of the ‘50s when bungalo and ranch houses brought larger horizontal window openings to the single family home.

Arguably the easiest to operate and space-saving, slider windows are still a favorite among homeowners. We install modern, energy-saving, and durable single gliding windows, so Get a free quote - we’ll be happy to assist.

Casement windows

A casement has its window sash attached to the frame by one or more hinges at the side. They swing open outside using a crank handle, which allows the placement of an insect screen facing the interior. Casements allow for maximum ventilation through the entire window opening. Unlike vertically hung or horizontally sliding sash windows, casements use compression weatherstripping which is a lot more weathertight. With fewer air leaks, the superior energy savings of casements makes them a better fit for a home in a Northern or coastal climate.

Casements are possibly the earliest type of movable windows in Europe. With lots of recent technological advancements, casement windows are gaining adoption in newer homes built to higher energy savings standards.

We manufacture and install incredibly secure, bright, and energy-saving casement windows. To get the best deal on new casement windows, please request a free estimate.

Picture windows

A picture window is essentially what it sounds like: a simple rectangular shaped window that does not open. This is why it is also called a fixed or architectural window. No hardware is used to hold and operate a moving sash – in fact many picture windows don’t have a sash per se and the glass is inserted into the window frame itself. Often, an actual window sash is fixed in a window frame, to provide a coordinated sightline with other operable windows in the home. In this case, the window is called a fixed sash – or fixed casement – window.

Without window hardware rated to a maximum sash weight, picture windows can be made much larger than windows that open. Fixed windows are perfect for filling large openings with glass for abundant natural light where no ventilation is required. They are also more airtight than opening windows, making them more energy-saving.

Request a free quote on new bright, energy-saving, and low-maintenance picture windows for your home in the Boston, Massachusetts area and beyond.

Bay windows

A bay window is combination of several windows, usually three, featuring a larger central lite flanked by two angled windows and protruding outside beyond the wall. The angles are usually 30 or 45 degrees, but can range from small to straight angles, the latter producing what is also called a box window.

Reminiscent of Victorian homes, bay windows were often used to add architectural interest. By providing a vantage point located beyond the wall, they also offer a panoramic view outside. This style element is still sought after in new homes, either with walls framed in bays from ceiling to floor, or with a true bay window that is fitted into a square rough opening and finished with a seat supported by oriels (braces transferring the weight to the wall framing) and capped with its own roof.

If you’re looking to replace a bay window in your New England home, or to replace a flat window with a bay, you’ve come to the right place. Contact us and we’ll be happy to design and price a beautiful and energy-saving bay window for you.

Entry doors

Your front entrance door is the centerpiece of your home, and the exterior shell element that is the most used. You want your exterior doors to be durable as to withstand decades of traffic, secure to keep any unwanted visitors out, and weatherproof to resist decades of pounding from the elements. But most of all, you want your front door to be beautiful, inviting, and to raise your home’s curb appeal. We can help with that!

We offer an outstanding selection of door styles. Choose an insulated, virtually-no-maintenance steel exterior door that can be custom-tailored in a unique combination of decorate glass, hardware, and finishes. Or go with a fiberglass door that replicates the beauty of natural wood, without warping, rotting, and pest damage, all while insulating better. All of our doors are made-to-order for every single customer. This way, you get an exact fit and the look you wanted, all backed for 25 years. Get a free estimate to secure a sweet price on a gorgeous front, side, or other entry door for your home.

Sliding patio doors

A sliding glass door that opens to a patio, deck, or backyard is usually called a patio door. In some places, it is also called a doorwall. Don’t ask us why, but do ask us what’s there’s not to love about patio doors. Patio doors were introduced to homes in the Western hemisphere fairly recently, and they may have been influenced by older East Asian designs.

Essentially oversized slider windows designed for through traffic and with a tougher construction, patio doors combine the best of entry doors and windows in one. Maximum natural lighting, generous ventilation, and a visually expansion of the home interior outside, all while keeping the indoors comfortable. Made with double and triple-pane glass, low-emissivity coatings, argon gas fills, and warm-edge spacers, and all the latest fenestration technology designed to reduce your home’s energy consumption.

Our sliding glass doors are made-to-order in virtually any configuration and size. Get a free estimate for a great price on a beautiful custom patio door for your home.