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Sliding Replacement Windows in Cleveland Ohio
Why put up with sliding or gliding windows which are hard to open, don’t seal well or rattle from side to side? New vinyl slider windows not only give you the large unobstructed views , but are also more energy efficient and water-tight than old aluminum, wood or steel units in most homes today.
Product Features
Sliding windows from Cleveland Window and Door have these features:
- Vinyl frames and sashes that won’t crack, chip, or peel
- Fusion-welded frames and main structures for strength and rigidity (available on most models)
- “Swing and clean” sliding window has sashes that tilt in for easy cleaning
- Insulated glass and warm edge spacer system
- Hidden screen track has clean lines and adds modern beauty
- Multi-chamber sash and mainframes for improved energy efficiency
- Theft-deterrent locks for security and an airtight seal
- Half window screens (standard) and full window screens (optional)
- Sloped sills that drain water to the outside
- Double barrier weatherstripping for improved protection from air and water entering
- Can be manufactured in a wide range of sizes
Decorative grids and grilles
Grids placed inside insulated glass keep window cleaning simple. Various options include Colonial, Diamond, Prairie, Double Prairie and Mid-Century Modern styles.And if you want to change colors of your grided windows down the road, external grids will be the way to go.
High privacy glass
While getting air flow is critical, so is maintaining your privacy…..especially in bathroom windows. This is where high privacy glass is perfect.
Decorative glass
Use decorative glass to make personalization (and architectural decor) come to life in your replacement windows. Create a one-of-a-kind look with different color caming and artistic glass designs.
Tinted glass
If you’re looking to reduce the harmful affects of UV light and solar heat gain impacting expensive living and dining room furniture, then tinted glass is an option to put on your wish list. Choose from gray, bronze, green or blue tinted glass.
Internal tilt mini blinds
Blinds placed inside the window never need to be cleaned and provide shade from the sun. It’s cool not to have to hassle dusting blinds in front of your windows!
Wood grain interior veneer finishes
We offer a wide range of interior wood grain looks to complement any décor. Options vary per window type and include light, medium, and dark oak, cherry, and foxwood. Why have a generic window when you can add style to your home? And if you want the ultimate in high-end style our vinyl clad wood windows will give you the ‘best of both worlds.’ The low maintenance benefit of a vinyl frame, with the rich, warm look of stained or painted wood on the inside.
Exterior paint or vinyl frame colors
Choose colors to match or contrast with your home’s exterior. We offer many trim options to accent the curb appeal of your home, including tan, brick red, green, white, brown, black, beige, bronze, clay, gray and more. These color selections add curb appeal and value.
Insulated glass packages
Lowering your heating and cooling costs is a big reason people replace their double hung windows. And whether you choose a triple-pane window with an R-Value of 9.0 or get a more cost-effective double pane glass window with an R-Value of 4.0, they’ll be far superior to what you own today.
Window screens
This largely overlooked feature makes you love (or hate) your windows. Window with screens which are hard to see out, are a lesson in frustration. Ask about our SeeVue (stainless steel) or BetterVue screens to not only see better, but also improve air flow by 20%.
Decorative hardware
Why not have your window hardware flow with your pulls, nobs and handles in your bedrooms, kitchen or bathrooms? Select from white, beige, sandstone, antique brass, satin nickel and even flat brass locks and hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sliding Windows
You know your window(s) need to be replaced if you can feel cold or hot spots around the window or feel a breeze. In addition, painfully high heating and cooling bills are a sure sign something needs to be done. Also, if you can see the window frame is deteriorated or are worried about a family member getting on a ladder to clean the outside of your gliding windows, then a replacement window is a sound idea.
Whether you live in Hilliard or Highland Heights, where sliding glass windows are best used is still the same.
- Where you need a window, which is wider than it is tall.
- With newly designed sliding glass windows which lift out from the inside, you can now use them in exterior openings which are hard to reach from the outside.
- Use sliding windows next to walkways, patios, and decks where you don’t want the windows to project into the space (since gliding windows are flush to the house).
- Use bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms and behind soaking tubs where you want lot of light – yet also cross ventilation.
A popular independent research report on home improvement projects is the Cost/Value study. In this study one of the highest return on investment projects in 2020 was vinyl replacement windows with a 72.3% ROI.
To make sure each window is installed properly our representative will individually measure each opening. All replacement windows are custom-made to fit each opening. We don’t just use stock window sizes and ‘fill in’ around the sides. Exterior aluminum capping (used on most installations) seals your windows at a higher level.
Yes – using a triple pane glass, you’ll not only get a high-efficiency window, but also one which will reduce noise from cars or your loud neighbors.
Costs of sliding windows in the Cleveland and Columbus Ohio markets vary depending on size, features and quality of the windows. You’ll find windows varying from $250 to over $1,500. For most mid-grade, high quality windows – you’ll find is in the $500 to $700 range.
If energy efficiency is your goal, you’ll want dual pane (or triple pane) windows. Also look at low E glass (which keeps heat in during the winter) and argon or krypton gas fillings.
Old style sliding windows forced you to take ladders on the outside (sometimes on uneven ground) and clean these windows. With new style gliding windows you can lift them out from the inside for easy cleaning.
There are advantages and disadvantages to wood and vinyl windows.
Wood windows have a classic, architecturally enhanced look. They can be painted or stained different colors. However, they’re hard to maintain, expensive and can rot.
Vinyl windows, on the other hand, are cost effective, can withstand the elements (they won’t rot like wood) and are available in many colors and patterns. The disadvantage with vinyl is you can’t change their color or pattern down the road.
If you want the ‘best of both worlds’ ask about our ‘hybrid’ windows with vinyl exteriors and painted or stained wood grain interiors. They’ll keep your home protected from the elements outside, but also give you the architecturally correct painted or stained look on the inside.
It’s true stock sized windows (vs. custom made sliding windows) are cheaper. However, in most cases you’ll end up spending more for the installation (since they are either too big or too small for your openings) and your heating and cooling costs will be higher.
Usually, stock windows cost more in the long run.
Yes, sliding replacement windows can be installed any time of year. In the winter it’s smart to remove one window at a time and to shut all interior doors during the installation.
The best way to secure this window is to ensure it to make sure it has dual sweep locks.
Dependable Replacement Window Installers in Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland Window & Door can professionally install all of your replacement windows—and give you the peace of mind of a company whose installed over 1,000,000 windows since 1977.
