Replacement windows that respect historic character, with matching proportions, grids and trim for older homes.
Older homes have windows with proportions and details that are part of their character: tall sashes, narrow muntins, deep sills and wide casings. Replacing them is a delicate job, because the wrong window can flatten the look of the house. We help owners of historic and older homes in Nashville choose replacement windows that match the original profiles and, where it makes sense, restore what can be saved.
We start by looking at the existing windows with you: the sash proportions, the grid pattern, the trim and the sill. We discuss repair, restoration and replacement honestly, since some old windows can be rebuilt. If replacement is the answer, we choose models with matching profiles and colors and install them with trim that suits the house. We also talk about glass, since modern low-E units can fit traditional sashes. If your home is in a historic district, we suggest you confirm what the local rules require.
Sash height, muntin width and trim depth drive the look of a historic window, and we choose windows that match them closely.
Some old windows can be restored with new weatherstripping and balances, and we tell you when that is the better path.
Low-E glass and warm-edge spacers can sit behind traditional grids and bars.
Historic districts can have design standards, so we suggest confirming requirements before ordering.
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BeforeAfterProportions and grids matched.
Honest comparison.
Casings and sills that suit.
Comfort without a modern look.
Old plaster and trim protected.
District rules noted.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Top brandMarvinA window maker with several collections, including wood and aluminum-clad wood designs and a modern aluminum and fiberglass…Learn more Top brandMilgardA window maker offering vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum windows for replacement, remodel and new construction.Learn more Top brandJELD-WENA manufacturer of windows with vinyl, wood and other lines, including energy-efficient models.Learn more Tell us which way the window faces and what matters most to see the glass package that usually suits it.
You tell us what you want or what the windows are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure each opening, check the frames, sills and trim for rot and note options for style, glass and installation method.
You get a plain written scope with the window models, glass packages, trim and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The windows are ordered or made to your sizes, inspected when they arrive and the work areas are protected.
We remove the old windows, set the new ones plumb and level, flash, insulate, seal and trim each opening.
We clean up, haul away the old windows if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for them.
Many can be repaired, weatherstripped and paired with storm windows. We look at the condition and compare costs and benefits.
With matching proportions, grids and trim, they can come very close.
If your home is in a historic district, local rules may apply. We suggest checking before you order.
Yes, and clad-wood and fiberglass can also give a traditional look with less care.
Yes. We protect interior finishes and take extra care in older walls.
Wood Replacement WindowsReal wood windows with natural grain, rich interiors and traditional looks, with stain, paint and care explained.Explore 
Aluminum-Clad Wood WindowsWood on the inside, aluminum on the outside: a warm interior with a tough, low-upkeep exterior.Explore 
Storm WindowsExterior storm windows that protect older windows, cut drafts and noise and preserve original sashes.Explore 
Window Grids and Decorative GlassColonial, prairie, craftsman and custom grid patterns, plus decorative glass for traditional and farmhouse looks.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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