Pros will advise on the right windows and doors for your home — both the architect and the builder. Here’s what to know:
As all team members have a unique and valuable perspective, early alignment is ideal. Builders are often brought in to consult during the design stage. This service is called pre-construction.
An aligned team of experienced pros can help you find products that further the design of your home, provide the right level of performance, fit within your budget, and make you happy.
If you’re an experienced homeowner, you might have learned you prefer one manufacturer over another. In that case, there’s no reason to be shy about communicating your preference.
You’re the client.
It's not just about their work, it's also about their personalities and their processes. Find out how to hire the right architect and builder for you.
Traditionally, bidding has been the established way for homeowners to select a builder. But is it the best way? And if not, what should you do instead?
It's never too early to start envisioning your new windows and doors. The reason for this is because windows and door differ significantly from most other materials that go into a standard new construction home or major remodel. While many building materials are waiting on the shelf, windows and doors are made according to your selections. In many cases, they’re the most custom element in a home. This is why they’re best ordered early in the process to avoid delaying construction.
Here’s what else you need to know about windows and doors for new construction:
These days, the patio, porch, and poolside are like second living rooms, and the right door is what makes this possible. Often doors that provide such connections are very large, which means they need to be planned for from the start. If your dream includes a moving glass wall that blends your indoor and outdoor living spaces into one, the sooner you share this with your architect the better the whole team will be able to plan and execute.
TIP: In addition to our Big Door options of Folding Outswing Doors, MultiGlide™ Doors, and Liftslide Doors, we also offer pass-through windows. These windows are scaled-down versions of our Big Door products and ideal for connecting kitchens with outdoor living spaces for easy entertaining!
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You don’t have to choose between design and performance. We offer high-quality products that can meet the demands of your climate at a range of price points.
Learn more about making the right product selections:
Builders we consulted said allocating 10–15% of your budget to windows and doors is a good ballpark. The actual price will be determined by the details of your design, product selected, and other factors. Here’s what you need to know about window and door prices.
No other component in the home is required to meet the same standards for performance, functionality, and aesthetics that windows and doors must both from an exterior and interior perspective. They must help protect a home from the elements, help keep conditioned air from escaping, open and close on demand, and add beauty.
Our windows and doors can do all of this because we invest quality in every step of the process: materials, design, manufacturing, even shipping.
If you’re just beginning your project, it’ll be a while before you have a budget in hand. Here’s an introduction to the expense categories you’re likely to find in your budget.
Ready to get started? Interviewing is key to finding the right architect for your project. To make this a bit easier, we’re sharing a list of pro-recommended questions.
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It’s easy to see why this is a best-seller. It balances the timeless look of a double-hung window with modern design options to better fit the look and feel of your home, no matter its style.
