Window Replacement, Repair Parts and Tips
1st Choice Windows Doors and Trim
1st Choice Windows Doors and Trim provides windows and doors for home owners and residential contractors throughout Southern California. AAMA certified installers available.
1st Replacement Windows
1st Replacement Windows provides information and comparisons on replacement vinyl, wood and aluminum home windows, including bay, double hung and casement. Additionally, reviews and prices may also be obtained by request.
Andersen Windows
Not just a showcase for their products, the Anderson Windows site offers support for their products through "fairly" easy-to-use system. They will help you to identify your window or door and then display a detailed blow-up to help you identify the parts you need. They don't take parts orders online (yet) but they will also give you the name of an Andersen dealer.
Brockway-Smith Company (a.k.a BROSCO)
BROSCO is a major supplier of windows, doors, specialty woodwork, stair parts and mantels to the Northeast US. You may order brochures for many of their products at the website.
Crystal Clear Window Works
Foggy insulated glass got you down? Crystal Clear Window Works has developed a unique way to remove condensation between double-pane glass windows as an alternative to expensive window replacement. Interesting concept with lots of potential, especially since so many of the original thermal pane windows are out of warranty and getting foggy! Their patented process offers a 20-year guarantee.
How To Install Windows
Learn how to install vinyl replacement windows and doors with their instructional videos for homeowners. Get specific instruction on how to remove your old windows and install, seal and trim the replacement windows. If you encounter any problems, just use the toll-free number to get personalized help.
JELD-WEN Windows and Doors
JELD-WEN (formerly Caradco) offers a full line of windows for the home, but what most will interest do-it-yourselfers is their ZapPack Double-Hung Replacement Sash to replace old, worn windows and tracks with clad or unclad wood windows with a modern, tilt-in design. They claim you can replace an old double-hung window in 20 minutes! Gentlemen, start your timers!
Marvin Windows Tilt PacŪ Double Hung Windows
Marvin is a top manufacturer of windows and doors, but for easy replacement of double-hung windows and tracks in serviceable frames, their Tilt PacŪ system is superb! Having installed them in my own home, I can tell you firsthand they have a truly remarkable system. Order the windows either fully clad in aluminum (choice of colors) or raw wood inside suitable for painting or staining. The tracks are easy to install and nearly idiot-proof.
Pella Window and Doors
The PELLA website is a great resource for the shopper or the Pella owner with articles on window types, maintenance tips, installation help for the DIYer. There is also a directory of dealers that sell Pella parts, searchable by zip code. Have a 60 year old Pella window? You can most likely still get parts!
Pickens Window Parts
Pickens Window Parts has over 5 million parts for all types of windows, screens, patio doors, and storm doors. They don't have an online catalog, but you can contact them via email.