Large fixed windows that frame a view, flood a room with light and offer excellent energy performance.
A picture window does not open. It is a big pane of glass in a frame, built to bring in light and frame a view of the yard, the trees or the street. Because it has no moving parts, it can be one of the most efficient and trouble-free windows in the house. Homeowners in Nashville add picture windows to living rooms, dining rooms and stairwells, and often pair them with casement or double-hung windows on each side.
We start by looking at the view and the light. We consider the orientation of the wall, the sun and the privacy of the room, and we recommend glass with low-E coatings to control heat. Large glass is heavy, so we plan for the weight and for the framing around the opening. We install the window with careful flashing and seal it for years of weather-tight service. We also discuss grids and shapes, from simple rectangles to arched tops.
A large window turns a yard or a tree line into a living picture. We help you decide on size and placement.
Low-E and gas fill reduce heat gain on sunny walls and heat loss in winter.
Large panes are heavy, so installation needs proper support, shims and setting blocks.
Casements or double-hung windows on each side give ventilation while the center stays fixed.
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BeforeAfterLarge, clear glass.
No moving parts.
Control sun and heat.
Heavy glass handled properly.
Pair with operable windows.
Flashed and caulked.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Top brandWeather ShieldA family-owned maker of wood and clad windows, often specified by builders and architects.Learn more Top brandAlsideAn exterior building products supplier whose range includes siding and vinyl windows such as the Altura line.Learn more 
Topic guideWindow TypesDouble-hung, single-hung, casement, awning, slider, picture, bay, bow and specialty windows compared for airflow, view, cleaning and look.Learn more Answer a few questions about your home, rooms, ventilation and view to see which window styles usually fit best.
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.
They can be, because they have no moving parts. Glass choice matters for sun and heat.
Yes, in many shapes. Custom shapes take longer to order.
Quite large, within what the wall can support. We check the framing.
Low-E and laminated glass reduce fading, though no glass stops it completely.
Yes, if you like a divided look.
Bay and Bow WindowsProjecting windows that add space, light and a window seat, with proper support, roofing and flashing.Explore 
Casement WindowsSide-hinged windows that crank open like a door, catch breezes and seal tightly when closed.Explore 
Low-E Glass WindowsGlass with a thin reflective coating that cuts heat gain and loss, with options for sunny and shaded…Explore 
Custom-Size WindowsWindows made to your exact opening for older homes, unusual walls and remodeled spaces that stock sizes will…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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