Nampa Window Replacement: Window Replacement in Nampa, ID

Window replacement for Nampa homes

Nampa Window Replacement swaps out windows that leak cold air, stick or fog up, in houses all over Nampa. Nampa is in the Treasure Valley in Southwest Idaho, and more people live here than in any other city in Canyon County.

The weather here works a window hard from both sides. The National Weather Service office in Boise says the Treasure Valley is a high desert, milder in winter than most places this far north but hotter in summer. It also says the west end of the valley can stay several degrees colder than Boise in winter, when a temperature inversion settles over snow. So a window in Nampa has to hold heat in on a cold January morning and keep the sun out on a July afternoon.

How a job goes

You call us or send the form. We come to the house, look at each window from inside and out, and measure the openings. Then we go through frames, glass and styles with you and put the quote in writing. We'll quote every window in the house, or just two bedroom windows and a patio door.

Frames

Vinyl replacement windows

We fit vinyl replacement windows in every style on this page, each one made to the size of your existing opening so the trim can stay.

Fiberglass windows

We fit fiberglass windows for owners who want a narrow, strong frame they can paint later.

Wood windows

We fit wood windows in older Nampa houses where the owner wants to keep the look of the original frames. Ask us how often the outside of the frame will need paint or stain on the side of your house that faces the weather.

Windows that open

Double-hung windows

The double-hung windows we fit have two sashes, the frames that hold the glass, and both of them slide and tilt in. We like them upstairs, since you can wash the outside glass from inside the bedroom.

Single-hung windows

The single-hung windows we fit look much the same from the street, but only the bottom sash moves. We fit them where the top half never needs to open, such as a hallway or a stair landing.

Casement windows

We fit casement windows that crank open on a side hinge. Over a kitchen sink, a crank is easier than lifting a sash while you lean over the counter.

Awning windows

The awning windows we fit hinge at the top and push out from the bottom. We put them low on a wall or high above a tub, where you want some air but not a wide opening.

Sliding windows

We fit sliding windows in wide, short openings, such as a basement wall or the wall above a bed. On the ones we fit, one sash slides sideways past the other.

Fixed and feature windows

Picture windows

The picture windows we fit do not open. We fit them where the view matters more than the air, and you can put a casement or awning window next to one if the room needs air.

Bay and bow windows

We build bay and bow windows out past the wall, which gives a room a deeper sill or space for a bench seat. We frame the opening and the small roof above it.

Glass, cold and heat

Energy-efficient windows

Two numbers on a window's label tell you most of what you need. The U-factor tells you how fast heat moves through the window, and a lower U-factor means less heat gets through. The solar heat gain coefficient, or SHGC, tells you how much of the sun's heat comes in through the glass, and again, lower means less.

ENERGY STAR, the EPA's energy-efficiency program, has advice for windows in colder climates, and we use it when we plan a job in Nampa:

• On a south-facing wall, pick a low U-factor and a higher SHGC.
• East and west windows should have a low SHGC or be shaded. West windows matter most, because they get the summer sun at the warmest part of the day.
• North windows don't get much direct sun, so buy the lowest U-factor you can afford for them.

ENERGY STAR also says that replacing single-pane windows with certified ones lowers household energy bills by an average of up to 13 percent nationwide. See our energy-efficient windows page for more.

Storm windows

We fit storm windows over an existing window when the main window is still sound and you want an extra layer against the cold.

Window glass replacement

If the space between two panes has fogged up, we may be able to keep your frame and do window glass replacement instead. We check the frame first and tell you if it isn't worth saving.

Patio doors

If your patio door drags, lets in cold air or won't lock, we can replace it. We do patio door replacement, and we can match the new door to new windows if you're doing both.

What to get in writing

Whoever you hire, ask for these on paper:

• The U-factor and SHGC for each window, listed by the side of the house it goes on.
• Who pulls the permit, if your job needs one. The City of Nampa says a contractor working for you must be a State of Idaho registered building contractor or a licensed sub-contractor in that trade, and it tells homeowners to require their contractor to get all the permits the job needs.
• Whether the gap around each new frame gets insulated. ENERGY STAR says that step helps cut condensation.
• Whether taking out and hauling off the old windows is in the price.
• What the warranty covers, and who stands behind it: the window maker or the installer.

Questions about window replacement in Nampa

Do I need a permit to replace windows in Nampa?

The City of Nampa lists a building permit as needed when window or door openings are made bigger or smaller. If your new windows fit the same openings, check with the city's building department before work starts. We'll tell you up front if any of your windows change size.

Why do my windows fog up on the inside on cold mornings?

Water condenses on the glass when its surface is colder than the dew point of the damp air inside. ENERGY STAR says certified windows resist condensation better, but even they can get it in cold weather. An insulated gap between the frame and the wall helps, and so does keeping indoor humidity down.

Can you replace one window instead of all of them?

Yes, we can do one window, one room or the whole house.

Do you work outside Nampa?

Yes, we also cover nearby towns such as Caldwell, Meridian, Kuna and Middleton.

Get a quote

Call us, or send the form with your ZIP code and a line about the windows. We'll come out, measure and give you a written quote. Then it's your call.