Homeowner Problem
Original aluminum-track windows were drafty, hard to balance, and visually dated on a 1970s ranch with a wide front picture grouping.
Original aluminum-track windows were drafty, hard to balance, and visually dated on a 1970s ranch with a wide front picture grouping.
Project Overview
This windows project in Trumbull, CT included window replacement with materials selected for regional weather performance.
Location
Trumbull, CTProject Type
Window Replacement
Completed
December 2024
Duration
4 days
Manufacturer
Ply Gem
Product
Energy-Efficient Double-Hung Windows
Material
Vinyl
Color
White
Original aluminum-track windows were drafty, hard to balance, and visually dated on a 1970s ranch with a wide front picture grouping.
Fancy House replaced front and rear openings with insulated vinyl double-hungs, rebuilt interior stool and apron trim, and capped exterior casings for a finished look.
Project Result
The Trumbull ranch operates smoothly room to room with tighter seals and a cleaner white window profile from the curb.
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