Homeowner Problem
Original single-pane windows were drafty and difficult to balance. The homeowner wanted modern efficiency while preserving the symmetrical colonial street presence.
Windows
New Canaan, CT
Historic Colonial Window Upgrade
Original single-pane windows were drafty and difficult to balance. The homeowner wanted modern efficiency while preserving the symmetrical colonial street presence.
Project Overview
Project Scope & Materials
This windows project in New Canaan, CT included window replacement with materials selected for regional weather performance.
Location
New Canaan, CTProject Type
Window Replacement
Completed
May 2025
Duration
4 days
Manufacturer
Marvin
Product
Essential Double-Hung Windows
Material
Fiberglass
Color
White
Fancy House Solution
Fancy House replaced front-facing units with insulated double-hung windows, restored interior stool and apron trim, and aligned grid patterns with the existing shutter layout.
Project Result
The Finished Outcome
The colonial facade looks sharper from the curb, operates smoothly room to room, and feels noticeably more comfortable near the glass.
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