Replacement Windows for a Boulder Sunroom
Finding the Best Replacement Windows for a Boulder Sunroom
From time to time, Egret Windows provides consultation services and window products for homeowners and general contractors who have challenging projects.
In this case, we were asked to consult on wood replacement windows for a house in Boulder, Colorado.
The homeowners had a summer-only sunroom that they wanted to convert into a four-season room. We were called in to recommend and supply the best types of wood replacement windows, based on the desired aesthetics, ventilation and comfort level.
Goals for this Window Replacement Project
The Boulder sunroom was a north-facing room, surrounded by dense foliage. The homeowners wanted to preserve the mountain feel of the existing space, including the look of single-pane, fixed windows.
During the planning phase, the general contractor asked us to:
- Find windows that would insulate the one-season sun porch, so it could be used as a four-season living space
- Add ventilation
- Preserve the existing aesthetic of simple, timber-frame construction (a Colorado mountain look)
- Contribute to the intimacy of the wood-lined interior
- Recommend ways that “glazing” (glass) could protect the space from the elements (such as preventing fading from UV rays) without limiting the light or spoiling the views with tinted or colored glass
We had a full plate in front of us!
Challenge: Finding the Best Replacement Windows for the Specifications
The toughest issue was preserving the look of single-pane, fixed windows that had tiny perimeter wood stops, while introducing ventilating windows.
After evaluating all-wood windows from four manufacturers, we selected one that met all the requirements. Unfortunately, it would require an expensive change order to fit the slim walls of the sun porch.
Rather than recommending that option, we found an aluminum-clad wood window that would fit the wall depth beautifully.
While the original specifications called for bare wood window exteriors, we proposed a modification. We suggested a bronze-clad exterior on the wood windows. Due to the foliage, it would hardly be seen. Yet, it would fit well, and it wouldn’t require the expensive change order.
Solution: Marvin Replacement Windows
After sharing our recommendations, everyone agreed that a Marvin Ultimate Replacement Casement Window of Douglas fir would work perfectly.
This window has wonderful features, including easy cleaning.
We supplied the insulated glass sections for the fixed openings, as well as the materials and tools to install them. The glass shapes included rectangles, trapezoids, a triangle, and a peaked pentagon.
All of the glazing in the fixed and Marvin windows is Cardinal LoE2 272 − a glass that has high light transmission qualities.
The general contractor did a marvelous job stopping-in these pieces. Sight lines are perfect in each section.
General Contractor: A New Day Remodeling, Boulder, Colorado – Daniel Tognetti, President
Contact Us for Your Window Replacement Needs
If you’re a homeowners or a general contractor with a complicated window replacement project, contact Egret Windows for expert advice. Call 303.458.8000 or complete our form on the right.
