February 28, 2024
Seattle residents know all the popular troupes about the city. Anyone who’s been there for more than a weekend knows that the city is so much more than the Space Needle, grunge music, and that coffee chain with the green logo. There’s so much more to living in the Seattle area – including things like cream cheese on hot dogs – not least of which is living with Seattle’s famous weather every day.
So while it’s uncommon for Seattle residents to protect themselves with an umbrella, the same can’t be said for your home – especially the windows. Between all the trademark rain, the ice in the winter, and the winds blowing into Puget Sound, the windows in your Seattle home take a frequent punishing all year long.
If the windows in your Seattle-area home are original to your home, or were installed by your builder, it might be time to consider replacing them. Here are a few top replacement window models which might be a perfect fit for your home in Seattle Washington.
Do you notice cold drafts coming from around the cracks and crevices of your windows? Or coming from the trim around your windows? How about drops of water inside your windows, or discoloration on the window frames? If you’re annoyed by these symptoms on a regular basis, then replacement windows are the solution.
A large percentage of homes in Seattle are older homes, often with original wooden-framed windows containing single panes of glass. The problem with this is that as the windows age, the constant high-humidity of the Seattle area affects and warps those wooden frames. The result is that the panes of glass don’t fit tight – which causes drafts that make your house colder than it needs to be.
Additionally, because the windows don’t seal well, water from rain and ice can seep in causing potentially unhealthy conditions in your home. And if that’s happening, your windows are probably not opening – or closing – easily or safely. With modern replacement windows, they’re built to close tolerances and made from weather-resistant materials. When they’re measured correctly, built correctly, and installed correctly, they’ll work perfectly for years – and give you peace of mind knowing your concerns are taken care of.
When you live in a climate like Seattle, it’s important that a window manufacturer understands the proper way to build quality windows for your home. That’s why we at Window Nation have partnered with Milgard. Milgard has been building windows in Tacoma for over 65 years, so they understand the specific needs of homeowners like you living in Washington State.
The best part of this partnership is that customers like you can get windows from a local business you can trust to build your windows. When you get them through Window Nation, you’ll save money with our exclusive discounts and financing offers. Our local installation teams will make sure the installation in your home is easy, timely and professional. After all, quality windows, affordability, and supporting local workers is important to you – and it’s important to us, too.
Modern replacement windows are so much more than just a piece of glass in your home. Engineered with durability, weather insulation, and ease-of-use in mind, contemporary windows offer a lot of advantages that go a long way toward remedying the problems you’re likely having with your old windows.
The majority of houses in and around Seattle typically use single-hung, double-hung, sliding windows, and even larger bay windows. What do these terms mean, and do you need them? Here’s a quick rundown.
Tacoma-based Milgard Windows not only makes some of the best windows in the greater Seattle area, but some of the best-quality windows in the industry. So, which of their windows are the best fit for homes like yours? For Seattle-friendly features and benefits, these three Milgard windows are top choices.
When it comes to engineering quality windows, when you buy Milgard windows from Window Nation, you can feel confident that the products can meet ENERGY STAR® standards where they are sold. Plus, their warm-edge spacers help to let less of the outside temps into your home, improve argon gas retention between the panes of glass, and increase condensation resistance. Additionally, Low-E coatings help reflect the sunlight away from your home maintaining interior temperatures.
Once you order your windows, installation by Window Nation is easy. You may be surprised to learn that replacement windows can be done any time of year. The whole installation process typically takes a day or less. Because your windows were built to exact tolerances, they get installed with additional sealant and insulation to ensure a perfect fit with no leaks.
It’s easy – simply schedule an appointment with a Window Nation consultant. In no time, they can help you determine which replacement windows are best for your house and budget. It really is just that simple.
Are there specific windows I should buy for my home in the Seattle area? While you can get over 1,500 different window combinations from Window Nation, the Milgard V300 Trinsic – Rainier and V400 Tuscany – Olympic windows are recommended because they are well-suited for Seattle’s weather.
Can replacement windows be installed anytime? Yes! Installation can be done any time of year – even during the winter months – and can be usually done in a day or less.
Does Window Nation support environmental sustainability? Absolutely! Our green responsibility policy and initiatives have always been an important part of our business – and of our partners.
What should I look for when considering windows in Seattle? Because of Seattle’s unique weather, it’s important that your home has windows that will keep in the heat in winter, block excess moisture from seeping into the walls of your home, and stand up to the winds coming across Puget Sound.
