Why choose custom windows over standard windows?
02/28/2023
Standard windows are generally mass-produced and available in only standard sizes. While custom windows are made-to-order and manufactured to fit specific window opening measurements. Custom windows are a great solution for many reasons.
Aesthetics & Design Features
Custom windows offer limitless aesthetics and design choices. They offer flexibility in size, materials, and craftsmanship options. They can be created in a variety of shapes, depths, and arrangements and designed to exactly fit the window openings. Finish choices allow for unlimited creativity in design requirements or to match the building’s character. While pre-made models can be hard to fit non-standard openings and match both the exterior and interior styles.
Energy Efficiency
Increased energy efficiency is one of the most important benefits. Custom-built windows are manufactured to the specific dimensions of the opening, creating airtight seals around every window and eliminating the potential for air leaks and drafts, which is a common cause of energy waste in commercial buildings. And customizing the glass, the number of panes, or the airspace between the panes can add to the energy efficiency.
High-quality materials
Custom windows and doors are made specifically for the building, meaning that the materials used tend to be of higher quality and fit better with the structure’s aesthetic. Custom manufacturers generally use higher-quality materials that are more durable and look better.
Better Investment
There are many ways in which having custom windows installed can add value to your property. While the cost of standard stock windows may appear good on paper, customize quality products are more durable and will require less maintenance over time. They improve the building’s energy efficiency and lower the energy bills and heating requirements, leading to long-term monetary savings. Better quality and increased durability of the custom windows also means longer life and limits the need for replacement.
Custom windows can bring your aesthetic vision for your building to life while creating immediate energy-saving and long-term value. At St. Cloud Window, we use the highest-quality aluminum to create windows, doors, curtain wall, and storefront entrance systems to meet your need. View our product list for our full selection of aluminum windows.