FAQs - Replacement Windows

Replacing old, inefficient windows can significantly reduce your heating and cooling costs. Modern energy-efficient windows, like those installed by Cal Coast, can lower your energy consumption by up to 40% by minimizing heat transfer.

Yes, replacement windows with sound reduction technology can decrease outside noise by up to 70%. Cal Coast offers systems with laminated glass and multi-pane designs that disrupt sound waves, creating a much more peaceful indoor environment.

Fading is caused by UV radiation. The advanced Low-E (low-emissivity) coatings on the windows Cal Coast installs are designed to block up to 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting your valuable interiors from sun damage while still welcoming natural light.

Drafts are a sign of failing seals and poor insulation. New, professionally installed windows create an airtight seal. Cal Coast’s expert installers ensure a perfect fit, eliminating drafts and improving your home's overall comfort and energy efficiency.

Absolutely. Old windows often suffer from warping, rust, or broken hardware. New windows are engineered with high-quality, durable hardware for smooth, effortless operation. Many models also feature tilt-in sashes for safe and easy cleaning from inside your home.

Yes. Modern windows offer superior security. Cal Coast provides windows with features like multi-point locking systems, reinforced frames, and options for impact-resistant or tempered glass, making them far more difficult to breach than older windows.

This indicates a "seal failure," meaning the airtight seal of the insulated glass unit has been compromised, allowing moisture in. This cannot be repaired and significantly reduces the window's insulating ability. The only solution is to replace the window or the glass unit.

Cal Coast offers excellent low-maintenance alternatives like vinyl and fiberglass. These materials are incredibly durable, won't rot, peel, or warp, and never need painting. They maintain their color and finish for decades with simple cleaning.

Yes, upgrading your windows is one of the smartest home improvements for return on investment. It boosts curb appeal, improves energy efficiency, and enhances security—all highly attractive features for potential buyers.

Definitely. Cal Coast works with brands like Marvin and Milgard that offer extensive customization, including custom shapes, sizes, grille patterns, and colors to perfectly complement any architectural style, from historic to ultra-modern.

Double-pane windows have two panes of glass with an insulating gas (like Argon) in between. Triple-pane windows have three panes and two layers of gas. Triple-pane offers a higher level of energy efficiency and sound reduction, ideal for extreme climates or very noisy environments.

Low-E stands for low-emissivity. It's a microscopically thin, transparent coating that reflects thermal energy. In winter, it reflects heat back into your home; in summer, it reflects the sun's heat away from your home, keeping you comfortable year-round.

Most home window replacement projects can be completed by Cal Coast's professional crews in just 1-3 days, depending on the number of windows. They work efficiently to minimize disruption to your household.

Professional installers work on one opening at a time, removing the old window and setting the new one before moving to the next. This minimizes the time your home is exposed to the outdoors.

Yes. Cal Coast offers a range of products to fit various budgets. High-quality vinyl windows from brands like Anlin and Milgard offer excellent performance, energy efficiency, and durability at a very competitive price point.

Yes. The most common are vinyl (durable, efficient, low-maintenance), fiberglass (strong, durable, paintable), and wood/clad-wood (classic beauty, customizable). Cal Coast can explain the benefits of each to find the best fit for you.

While minor issues like broken hardware can be repaired, major problems like rot, seal failure (fogging), or significant drafts are clear signs that replacement is the more cost-effective and beneficial long-term solution.

Reputable manufacturers offer robust warranties. For example, brands like Milgard and Anlin, offered through Cal Coast, provide industry-leading lifetime warranties that cover both the product and labor, giving you complete peace of mind.

Choose a window with a high-performance glass package (Low-E and Argon gas) and ensure it is installed by certified professionals like the team at Cal Coast. Proper installation is critical to achieving the window's rated efficiency.

Not at all. Modern windows, especially lines like Milgard's Trinsic series or Marvin's Modern line, are designed with narrower frames to maximize the glass area, providing a clean, contemporary look and a more expansive view.