Picture Window Replacement in Wheaton
Picture windows in Wheaton stay fixed, with no sash, crank or track, so the view is not split by a moving rail.
Bill answers his own phone. Open 8 AM – 10 PM, 7 days a week.
Photos courtesy of Midway Windows.
A window that stays shut
A picture window is a fixed window. It does not open, so there is no sash to move, no crank to turn and no track to clean. With no moving parts, the view stays wide and clear.
It lets in the most light a window of that size can give. No sash rail crosses the middle of the opening. That clear view is the reason to choose a window you do not open.
Picture windows for light and a Wheaton view
Living rooms and family rooms are natural places for one. So is a wall that faces the yard, a stairway, or any spot where light and a view matter more than air.
A picture window is often paired with windows that open on each side, such as a casement window or a double-hung window, so the room gets air too.
Photos courtesy of Midway Windows.
No air of its own, and more sun
A picture window gives no fresh air on its own. The outside glass has to be cleaned from outside, because nothing tilts toward the room. A large pane also lets in more sun and more heat than a smaller opening.
On a busy street, a wide fixed window shows more of the room, so think about privacy before you choose one. If this window is part of a kitchen remodel, it can be replaced in that same project, and our kitchen remodeling page explains the kitchen work.
Bay and bow windows, and the other styles
A fixed window is not the only choice for that wall. Casement windows and double-hung windows open for air, sliding windows move to the side, and garden windows project over a counter. Bay and bow windows add depth. The window replacement page explains the visit from the first measurement through installation.
Questions about picture windows
Does a picture window open?
No. A picture window is fixed in the frame and does not open. It has no sash, no crank and no track. That clear span gives a wide view and lets in a lot of light for its size. On its own it brings no fresh air. Pair it with a window that opens if the room needs a breeze.
How do you get fresh air with a picture window?
Set a window that opens beside it, on one side or on both. A casement window cranks outward, and a double-hung window moves up and down, so either one can supply the air. The picture window holds the view. The window next to it lets the breeze in. Bill measures the whole group at the free in-home visit.
How do you clean the outside of a picture window?
The outside glass of a picture window has to be cleaned from outside the house. It does not tilt in or slide, so you cannot reach that face from the room. A first-floor window is a short reach from the ground. An upstairs window needs a ladder or a long pole.
Where is a picture window a good fit?
A picture window fits a living room or a family room, and a wall that faces the yard. A stairway is another good spot, because light and a view matter more than air there. It also suits any place where the outlook matters more than a breeze. If the room needs fresh air, put a window that opens beside it.
How do the visit and the pricing work?
Call (630) 890-3379 and Bill will set up a free in-home visit. While he is at the house he measures every window, then gives you itemized prices before he leaves. Every window is priced separately, and that list stays good for one year. Our own installers put each new window in and haul the old window away.
Itemized prices at the free visit
We install vinyl picture windows. Bill comes to the house for a free in-home visit and measures every window in person. You receive itemized prices before he leaves, with every window priced separately. The prices stay good for one year.
Our own installers put the new windows in and haul the old windows away. A single picture window typically takes an hour or two. A whole house of windows is often finished in a day or two.
Bill does this work in Wheaton and all of DuPage County, and also in Aurora, Bartlett, Geneva and St. Charles. Stop by 129 N Hale St in downtown Wheaton if you want to talk before the visit. The contact page lists the hours and the phone number.
Is a picture window the right view for your Wheaton house?
Call Bill and set a free in-home visit. He measures every window and gives you itemized prices before he leaves.
Call Bill: (630) 890-3379Open 8 AM – 10 PM, 7 days a week