When customization is an option, you can always get a better result compared to something off the shelf. Custom windows are the perfect example: not only do they solve the problem of non-standard window sizes, but they also look and perform better. Customization gives you style that flows seamlessly with the rest of the house. Windows are also more energy-efficient when built and installed specifically for each location.
Even when stock windows seem to fit your opening, you can still get better value in the long run from custom windows. The investment of a custom order will bring back decades of better comfort and quality.
Benefits: Why Custom Windows Outperform Stock
Think unusual sizes are the only reason to go custom? There are actually many advantages:
- Energy performance: Custom windows are the best solution for the perfect fit and seal to deliver the energy efficiency you want from the glass.
- Faster install: Stock windows typically require drywall renovations and the process can actually take much longer (and thus cost more for the labor). Custom windows install more easily — installation can take place in a matter of hours once the order is received.
- Fit for the local climate: You might find stock windows that are approved for a humid coastal climate, but custom orders ensure that the materials are best suited to the Bay Area weather.
- Style and color options: Why compromise on looks? Custom windows can be made to suit stucco architecture, bay windows, unique exterior color themes, and other preferences that stock windows may not accommodate well.
- Easy operation: You want a window that opens and closes easily for the lifetime of the window. Many stock options have lower quality spring mechanisms and may be poorly fitted to the window opening, causing things to go askew or break down prematurely.
Tips for Selecting Custom Windows
Take advantage of the benefits of custom windows. Contact us the window experts and we’ll take your measurements and explore all the options available.
Besides getting the perfect custom size, you can also find style and energy-efficiency features. These decisions help ensure you get the most value out of your investment. Beautiful custom windows can increase the curb appeal and selling price of your home.
Custom windows can also recoup some of their cost with greater energy savings — ask us about your options for double-glazed windows with a special gas fill and low-emissivity coatings. You can get the best science and technology along with luxurious style in one custom package.
Your first step should be to seek estimates and consider the long-term value of each option. We are the best in the San Francisco area, to help you get your project started.