Types Of Window Installation

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Types Of Window Installation

There are a number of different types of window installation and they all have a range of costs associated with them. Some installers simply break it up into two categories, replacement and new construction windows, but this doesn't do justice to the variations that exist in the real world. New construction is just that; new homes being built and the company comes in to install the window portion of the build (it's worth noting that some people use this term interchangeably with full frame replacement). Use our free replacement window calculator to see how each type affects the overall pricing.

There are three basic types of replacement windows: insert or pocket replacement, standard and full-frame replacement. In addition, there are several offshoots to these three, including do it yourself installation, historic home replacement, bay and bow replacement and egress window installs. We provide a sample description of each below, along with a basic price range and link to an article which discusses the specifics in more details.

Pocket Inserts

This is the easiest and least expensive installation option and typically runs somewhere between $50 to $100 per opening. An insert window (also known as a pocket window) comes fully assembled complete with a ready-to-install frame.

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Standard Installation

Standard installation involves all of the steps for inserts, but usually also includes taking out the sills and then replacing them if needed. It may or may not involve some prep work to some of the frames or jambs if there is any wood rot and other aesthetic blemishes.

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Full Frame Replacement

Full frame window replacement, also known as complete tear outs, typically run somewhere between $175 to $250 per opening. This is reserved for projects that have damage to the sills and/or jambs that must be removed.

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Bay Window Installation Cost

Bay window installation cost will typically run somewhere in the neighborhood of $700 to $1000, although high end custom bays could run north of $2000. Prices can really start to balloon if the window opening needs to be resized to accomadate the new bay.

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Egress Windows

These basement window projects start at around $2,000 and tops out around $5,400. This cost estimate includes everything you will need to install the egress to code, but leaves out the cost of the actual window (think $300 to $600 for a casement or double hung).

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New Window Installation Cost

New construction is sometimes used interchangeably with full frame replacement, although there are some important differences. New construction windows comes with a nailing flange which insures that the window is secure strongly inside the rough opening.

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Picture Window Installation

Picture window installation cost will run anywhere from $50 to $1000, which doesn't help consumers much so we will obviously breakdown the factors that determine the cost you can expect to pay.

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