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Q: What is the frame around a window called?

• <div><p>The material around a window is simply called the window frame, but the individual pieces also have different names. The top portion of the frame is called the head, the side pieces are called jambs, and the bottom portion is called the sill. If you have multiple windows next to each other, you&rsquo;ll also have a mullion, which is the frame piece that separates the individual windows. Windows stacked on top of each other are separated by a horizontal frame piece, which is called a transom. </p></div>

Q: What time of year is best to repair windows?

• <div><p>Most homeowners prefer to service their windows during the spring or fall when temperatures are the most bearable, and having large openings in your wall won&rsquo;t drastically increase your heating and cooling bills. However, while these seasons are the most convenient, you&rsquo;ll also tend to pay more for window repair due to the increased demand. If you want to reduce labor costs, consider making window repairs in the off-seasons. Avoid waiting until the heart of winter to do repairs, though, as you could run into leaks and heat loss issues.</p></div>

Q: When should I install new windows?

• <div><p>When you need new windows depends on a variety of factors, including the age of your windows, the age of your home, and the climate you live in. If you&rsquo;re dealing with budget constraints, you don&rsquo;t need to replace all your windows simultaneously. </p><p>When <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-consider-buying-new-windows.htm">buying new windows</a>, you should consider energy efficiency, safety, and aesthetics to choose the right window for you. </p></div>

Q: How do bifold windows work?

• <div><p>Bifold windows work by using a track that allows panels to slide to the side and &quot;stack&quot; so they take up minimal space, leaving the largest opening. The sashes connect to each other with butt hinges or concealed hinges and to the window frame with the same type of hinges you&rsquo;d find on a casement window. Some manual bifold windows also have casement stays or another piece of hardware to keep your windows in place when they&rsquo;re open.</p></div>

Q: Are egress windows grandfathered?

• <div><p>Yes, egress windows are grandfathered. However, this comes with some specifications. If you are remodeling a basement or adding a sleeping area, you&rsquo;ll need to update the egress windows to be up to proper code. But, if you&rsquo;re leaving your home as is, you do not have to adhere to these requirements. </p></div>

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Last update on July 19, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Windows very good quality. Installers professional, meticulous, and cleanup was great. Highly recommend.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in August 2024
I had messed up the mudding and sanding in the bathroom in my newly finished basement, so I hired ENE to fix it. Elijah was very professional and friendly. The end result was a bathroom that I am excited to show off to visitors. The $ was reasonable too. He even gave me a few pointers on how...
ENE Construction LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Dannyn and Adam helped us with replacing our old windows and made the process so easy and worked with us to meet our specific needs to help with heat and sound reduction. The installation went amazing. Friendly, efficient, and clean.
DaBella - Reno
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Reviewed in February 2019
Chad was very easy to deal with and was always available for any questions or concerns. He worked with me to replace my roof a few years ago and recently helped me with new windows. The bid was very detailed and broken out into separate phases of work per our request. The installers did a great...
Matterhorn Exteriors
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Reviewed in February 2018
We ordered over $20,000 in windows, doors, and interior trim from wilke. Things went well until the person that we ordered everything from abruptly was no longer there. We were assigned another salesperson who seemed disinterested in seeing the project through. All three of the sliding doors...
Wilke Window & Door Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
It went beautifully. The workers were skilled and very efficient. They had all of the windows in, trimmed up and caulked in just 1 1/2 days.
Erie Construction
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Reviewed in March 2016
They didn't waste any time. Friendly. Windows looked clean. <br />
Deluxe Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in August 2015
In regards to our new home Cassie can't moneyed a deep cleaning of a 1300 square foot house for $100. The home had been empty for several months and was overrun by dust and cobwebs. Cassie cleared all of these, cleaned the windows, baseboards, bathrooms and vents. Cassie also did a thorough...
Xtreme Clean
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Reviewed in October 2012
We thought you all did a phenomenal job. The door looks better than it did when we purchased the house a year and a half ago! <br /> <br /> Your attention to detail from sanding every nook and cranny, matching the stain, making the new hardware ?work? when it wasn?t an exact duplicate from...
IFFRIG BROTHERS PAINTING, INC.
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New Window - SingleNew Window - Single - For BusinessNew Windows - 2+9 more

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"Bath Planet's team of experts made our window replacement project feel so easy. The new windows have improved both the appearance and energy efficiency of our home."

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Egress Window - Install

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"They do basements and I want window to brick replacement."

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New Windows - 6 +Door or Window Screens - Install or RepairHardware, Latches & Tracks (Window) - Repair or Replace+11 more

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"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."

Response time2 days

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Locally Owned & Dedicated: We treat every client’s property with the same level of integrity, respect, and care we would expect in our own spaces.\nTransparent & Flexible: No surprises. Clear communication, straightforward pricing, and convenient scheduling from first estimate to final walkthrough.\nConsistent Quality: We do not cut corners—we clean them. Our checklist-driven approach ensures nothing gets overlooked, visit after visit.

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Romeo Goble

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Fierce Construction LLC

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C-MAC Development, LLC

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In business since 2012

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C-MAC Development, LLC offers quality services to clients at reasonable prices. Our courteous staff has the professional tools and experience necessary to help with all your needs. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, kitchen and bath remodels, flooring, window installations, fences and decks. Call today to get in touch with our staff, and to learn more about what we have to offer!

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Window Frame - Repair

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I do a wide variety of things from framing, hanging drywall, mud/tape, painting, trim, tile, LVP, cabinets, and doors.

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Windows questions, answered by experts

The material around a window is simply called the window frame, but the individual pieces also have different names. The top portion of the frame is called the head, the side pieces are called jambs, and the bottom portion is called the sill. If you have multiple windows next to each other, you’ll also have a mullion, which is the frame piece that separates the individual windows. Windows stacked on top of each other are separated by a horizontal frame piece, which is called a transom.

Most homeowners prefer to service their windows during the spring or fall when temperatures are the most bearable, and having large openings in your wall won’t drastically increase your heating and cooling bills. However, while these seasons are the most convenient, you’ll also tend to pay more for window repair due to the increased demand. If you want to reduce labor costs, consider making window repairs in the off-seasons. Avoid waiting until the heart of winter to do repairs, though, as you could run into leaks and heat loss issues.

When you need new windows depends on a variety of factors, including the age of your windows, the age of your home, and the climate you live in. If you’re dealing with budget constraints, you don’t need to replace all your windows simultaneously.

When buying new windows, you should consider energy efficiency, safety, and aesthetics to choose the right window for you.

Bifold windows work by using a track that allows panels to slide to the side and "stack" so they take up minimal space, leaving the largest opening. The sashes connect to each other with butt hinges or concealed hinges and to the window frame with the same type of hinges you’d find on a casement window. Some manual bifold windows also have casement stays or another piece of hardware to keep your windows in place when they’re open.

Yes, egress windows are grandfathered. However, this comes with some specifications. If you are remodeling a basement or adding a sleeping area, you’ll need to update the egress windows to be up to proper code. But, if you’re leaving your home as is, you do not have to adhere to these requirements.

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