The Seattle Metro area experienced an explosive housing boom during the last 25 years, accompanied by an equally rocketing rise in home prices. That rising cost created a demand for cheaper windows—which usually average 5-10% of the cost of a new home. Window Manufacturers responded by offering cheap, “builder grade” vinyl windows utilizing a new “Intercept” spacer. Every mass-built development in the Seattle area built since 1998 has these vinyl windows. Visit any big box Home Improvement store and you can see them on the shelves.

Windows are one of the most primary architectural design components to our homes, yet we often take them for granted! When it comes times to buy, however, there are three main things every homeowner wants out of their home's residential windows: comfort, energy efficiency and functionality. Windows have to do a lot of things for us, but unfortunately they don't last forever - time and weather eventually take their toll. 

Many homes that have wood windows, specifically the Wethervane windows are getting older, and need to be serviced.