Learn about Replacement Windows

How do you know if your home needs new windows—and if you're selecting the right windows for your home? These tips can make the decision-making process easier and less intimidating.

When Do You Need New Windows?

If you answer yes to some or all of these questions, it's time to consider replacing your windows:

1. Your home does not handle extremes of heat and cold well—it feels cold and drafty in the winter, uncomfortably warm in the summer.
2. Your energy bills are high.
3. Your existing windows are faded, cracked, or in disrepair.
4. Your existing windows are difficult to open and close.
5. You spend too much time maintaining your existing windows.
6. You're planning to sell your home and want to increase its ‘curb appeal’ and resale value.

Tips to Help You Make the Right Window Purchase

Take time to get educated. New windows are a big investment—one that you only want to make once. Learn about the different options available to you and how different brands compare.
Select windows that are the best VALUE. Rather than choosing either the highest or lowest priced windows, seek to choose the best value for the money you spend.  Recent advances in window and glass technology and manufacturing offer you the advantages of less maintenance, long-term savings on energy bills, and increased resale value of your home. That's money in the bank!
Go for custom-made windows. While standard-size windows cost less, they often require expensive cosmetic work to the outside of your home. Custom-made windows offer long-term value, because they install quickly, look great, and fit precisely (which means greater efficiency and lower energy bills).
Consider your design options. New windows can significantly change and enhance the beauty, security, and energy efficiency of your home. From trim colors to grid options, glass types to window shapes, new windows can give your home a whole new look and level of comfort.
Choose ENERGY STAR®. Windows and doors that are NFRC-certified will lower your heating and cooling bills—and make your home more comfortable.
Work with an expert. Buy windows from a reputable manufacturer and dealer. Find out what past customers say about their work and products, and understand their warranty.

Window Types

3AM offers a wide variety of window types, all manufactured with the latest advances in window and glass technology. No matter your budget or style, we have a window that will fit your needs!

	Double-hung A window with two vertically sliding sashes which bypass each other in a single frame.
	Single-hung A window with one vertically sliding sash which bypasses the fixed upper sash in a single frame.
	Bay/Bow A picture window flanked by two or more fixed units, double-hungs or the more traditional casements.
	Slider A window with two sashes (and possible middle-fixed sash) in which the two outer sashes slide horizontally past the others.
	Hopper A window that is hinged at the bottom and has a top sash that swings inward.
	Awning A window that is hinged at the top and has a bottom sash that swings outward.
	Picture Window A window with one fixed unit/sash in a single frame.