Casement Window Installation in Harris County, TX

Every window style has strengths. Here is how casements stack up against the options homeowners in Harris County usually consider:

• Ventilation: a casement opens its entire sash, while a single-hung or sliding window only opens half its area at a time. Angled outward, the open sash can also scoop passing breezes into the room.
• Sealing: casements close by pressing the sash into the frame, so they tend to seal tightly against wind-driven rain and drafts.
• Views: with no meeting rail across the middle, the glass is unobstructed.
• Reach: a crank is easier to operate than lifting a sash when the window is over a sink, counter or tub.
• Clearance: because the sash swings out, casements need open space outside. They are not ideal beside walkways, decks or patios where people pass close to the wall.

The Pella 250 Series is a vinyl window built with multi-chambered, welded frames that resist warping in heat and humidity. Its color is formulated to resist fading, so there is no painting or refinishing. A fold-away crank handle tucks out of the way of blinds and shades. Insulating glass options with low-E coatings and argon help keep heat out during Houston summers, and the windows are designed to keep rain and drafts out when closed and locked.

You can tailor the look and performance of your casement windows with several choices:

• Frame colors: White, Almond and Fossil, plus two-tone options with a white interior and a brown or black exterior
• Glass: Advanced Low-E insulating glass, NaturalSun Low-E with argon, and NaturalSun+ Low-E insulating glass
• Grille patterns: Prairie, Traditional, Top Row or a custom layout
• Screens and hardware finishes chosen to match the rest of your home

Black exteriors have become popular on newer and remodeled homes around Houston, while white and almond suit traditional brick ranches. We bring samples to the consultation so you can see them against your siding or brick.

Many of the homes we visit across Harris County still have their original single-pane aluminum windows from the 1970s and 1980s. Those frames conduct heat readily, the glass does little to block summer sun, and the tracks often stick or leak air. Replacing them with vinyl casements is a noticeable upgrade in comfort and noise control. If you want a consistent look across the house, casements can be mixed with picture and awning windows from the same series so the frames and colors match.

Kitchens are the classic spot. A casement over the sink is easy to crank open while you lean across the counter, and it pulls cooking heat and odors out quickly. In bathrooms, casements let steam escape and can be fitted with obscure glass for privacy. Living rooms and bedrooms benefit from the clean, uninterrupted view, and casements are often paired with a large picture window for a combination that opens on the sides and stays fixed in the middle. They are also a smart choice for windows that are hard to reach, such as over built-in cabinets or along stairwells.

Because the sash opens outward, cleaning the outside of the glass can be done from inside on many configurations, which is especially handy on a second floor.

We start by measuring each opening precisely and checking the existing frames for rot or water damage, which is common around older windows in Harris County's humid climate. On installation day, we remove the old units, repair any damaged framing, and set the new windows level and square. Each opening is flashed and sealed to direct water out of the wall, then insulated around the frame and finished inside and out. We clean up and test every crank and lock before we leave.

Casements are one part of our window and door installation services in Harris County. If lowering cooling bills is a priority, also take a look at our energy-efficient window options. When you are ready, request a free quote or call 832-691-1917.