Windows and doorsJun 18, 2026
EXTERIOR SERVICE
Energy-rated replacements that actually fit.
Andersen, Pella, and Harvey. Full-frame or insert — we measure every opening, custom-order, and install with foam-sealed jambs and color-matched trim.
✓ENERGY STAR certified installs
✓Andersen Certified Contractor
✓Full-frame or insert — right method per opening
✓Lead-safe (RRP) certified for pre-1978 homes
● ACTIVE
GAF MASTER ELITE
Windows & DoorsTop 3% nationally
PATHS
The right solution depends on how the house is used
We do not treat every project in this category as the same job. Scope, disruption, budget, and long-term value change depending on which path fits the house and your actual goals
Faster, lighter scope
Insert replacement
Best when the existing frame is sound and the goal is cleaner performance without opening up the wall package
•Shorter install time per opening•Lower disturbance to interior trim•Strong fit for sound frames and planned budgets
Best corrective path
Full-frame replacement
Used when we need to fix flashing, framing, water damage, or poor historical installs instead of just swapping sash units
•Lets us re-flash the full opening•Best for older or damaged assemblies•More expensive, but more corrective
Security + weather detail
Entry door systems
Door projects change comfort, curb appeal, air sealing, and threshold performance all at once
•Threshold, jamb, and sill details matter•Good fit for drafty or aging front entries•Pairs well with sidelights and trim refreshes
SCOPE
WHAT'S INCLUDING IN EVERY JOB
Every line item below is in the contract. No surprises, no "we'll figure it out on-site." If we do the work, these are part of the price.
01
Measure
Every opening measured on-site, not ordered from a list
02
Custom order
Factory-built to your rough opening, 2-4 week lead
03
Interior protection
Plastic drapes, floor protection, drop cloths
04
Tear-out
Old sash, trim, and frame removed cleanly
05
Flashing
New sill flashing, jamb flashing, head flashing — every window
06
Foam seal
Low-expansion window foam at jambs, not fiberglass
07
Interior casing
New trim or re-use existing, painted or stained
08
Haul-away
Old windows recycled, glass separated from frame
EARLY WARNING
Signs your roof is already telling on itself.
CATCH IT EARLY AND THIS IS A
ROOFING JOB.
WAIT TOO LONG AND IT BECOMES
ROOFING + DECKING + INSULATION +
CEILING.
01
Fogged glass
Seal failure usually means the unit has already lost part of its insulating performance
02
Soft sill or trim
Water may be entering around the opening, not just through the sash
03
Drafts at lock rail
Older balances, weatherstripping, or out-of-square installs often cause this
04
Painted-shut or failing units
When operation is already compromised, replacement is often more cost-effective than repeated repair
MATERIALS
We only installwhat we'd put on our own house.
Premium wood-clad
Andersen 400 Series
Vinyl-clad exterior, warm pine interior. 20-year glass warranty. Best value in the wood-clad category
Top-of-line
Andersen A-Series
Fibrex frame, 110 exterior colors, architecturally accurate. For historic renovations
Value vinyl
Harvey Classic vinyl
Made in Massachusetts. Double-hung, tilt-in. Great for rentals and straight replacements
Fiberglass entry
Therma-Tru entry doors
Smooth-Star or Classic-Craft. 20 factory colors or field-paintable
PROCESS
How the job runs, start to finish.
01
Measure visit
We come measure every opening. 45-60 min for a whole house
02
Written scope
Per-window line items. Model, size, color, grille pattern, and install method
03
Order
2-4 week factory lead. We handle RMA if anything ships wrong
04
Install
8-12 windows per crew day. Whole houses done in 1-3 days
05
Trim + paint
Interior casing replaced or re-set. Exterior caulked and color-matched
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COVERAGE
Windows & Doors in your town
Based in Hudson, we cover all of Penobscot County — and the closer neighborhoods of Hancock and Waldo counties. 45-minute radius from our yard, same-day response within 30
Questions
Things people actually ask.
More questions? Call +1 (203) 725-5058 or request an estimate — we don't believe in pressure sales.
Insert or full-frame?
Insert replaces the sash inside the existing frame — fast, cheap, keeps your trim. Full-frame rips everything out — more expensive but lets us re-flash and insulate. We recommend full-frame for failed frames, water damage, or pre-1980 homes
What about lead paint?
If your home is pre-1978, we're required to use RRP-certified lead-safe practices — plastic containment, HEPA vacuums, wet clean. Every crew lead is RRP-certified
Energy savings?
Going from single-pane to ENERGY STAR double-pane typically cuts window heat loss by 50%. Real dollar savings depend on your heating system, but expect $200-500/year on an average 2,000 sq ft Maine home
Can you match my existing grille pattern?
Yes. Bring a photo or measurement. Most manufacturers offer 2/2, 6/6, 9/6, 9/9, prairie, and custom patterns. Grilles between glass (GBG) or simulated divided light (SDL) available