Meridian Window Pros: Window Replacement in Meridian, ID

New windows for Meridian houses

Meridian Window Pros measures, orders and fits replacement windows for homes in Meridian. Bring us one cracked pane or a whole house of tired windows. We quote both the same way: in writing, after we've seen the job.

We plan new windows around the swing between cold nights and hot afternoons. The National Weather Service office in Boise calls the Treasure Valley a high desert, where nights cool down fast and days heat up fast. It also says the valley is milder in winter than most places this far north, but hotter in summer.

The frames we fit

Vinyl replacement windows

We order each of our vinyl replacement windows to the measured size of its opening, so it fits the hole you already have.

Fiberglass windows

We fit fiberglass windows when you want a thinner frame and more glass in the same opening.

Styles we install

Double-hung windows

On the double-hung windows we install, the upper and lower sashes, the frames that hold the glass, can both move. We suggest them for bedrooms that face the street, since they open without sticking out past the wall.

Casement windows

The casement windows we install swing out like a small door when you turn a crank, and they close against the frame on all four sides.

Sliding windows

We install sliding windows where a window is wider than it is tall, such as a family room that looks onto the backyard.

Picture windows

A picture window from us is one big pane that stays shut. Put one where you want the view, and add an opening window beside it if the room gets stuffy.

Bay and bow windows

We install bay and bow windows, which push out from the wall and give you a ledge for plants or a seat. The bays we fit have three panels set at angles, and the bows curve gently across four or more panels.

Basement windows

Egress windows

If you're turning a basement room into a bedroom, ask us about egress windows, the larger basement windows that give you a way to climb out in an emergency. Cutting a bigger opening is a window size change, and the City of Meridian's "Do I need a permit?" handout lists window size changes as needing a permit.

Glass, heat and noise

Energy-efficient windows

When we choose glass for a Meridian house, we start with the summer sun. ENERGY STAR, the EPA's energy-efficiency program, says a standard double-pane window lets approximately 75 percent of the sun's heat into your home.

When you compare windows, look at two numbers. The U-factor is how fast heat flows through the window. The SHGC, or solar heat gain coefficient, is how much of the sun's heat gets through the glass. For both, a lower number means less heat gets through. ENERGY STAR also says to ask for a window certified for your climate zone. There is more on our energy-efficient windows page.

Window glass replacement

If one pane has cracked or the glass has clouded between the layers, we may be able to keep the frame and replace only the glass. That's our window glass replacement service. If the frame is soft or warped, we'll tell you.

Soundproof windows

If your bedroom faces a busy road, we fit soundproof windows with thicker glass, or laminated glass that has a clear plastic layer inside, to cut the noise that gets in.

Patio and sliding glass doors

We handle patio door replacement and sliding glass door replacement, and we can match the frame color to your new windows.

Additions, new homes and shops

Windows aren't only for old houses. We also fit new construction windows for additions and new builds, and we take on commercial window replacement for shops and offices.

Before you sign a window quote

Ask any installer for these before you agree to anything:

• A price split into labor and materials. ENERGY STAR suggests asking for this, and getting quotes from several installers, because different dealers may quote different prices for the same product.
• The ENERGY STAR climate zone each window is certified for, plus its U-factor and SHGC.
• Who applies for the permit, if the job needs one.
• Who backs the warranty, the window maker or the installer, and what it covers.

Meridian window questions

Will I need a city permit for new windows in Meridian?

The City of Meridian's handout on residential permits lists window size changes among the projects that need a permit. Its remodel permit type can also include replacing windows and doors. Ask the city's building office about your exact job. We'll tell you before we start if any opening changes size.

Why does the room by my window feel cold even with the heat on?

ENERGY STAR says the cold inside surface of an inefficient window pulls heat away from your body, so you can feel chilly in a sweater with the thermostat at 70 degrees. With ENERGY STAR certified windows, the glass on the inside stays warmer.

My house was built before 1978. Does that change anything?

ENERGY STAR says a house built before 1978 probably has lead-based paint. Under EPA rules, any contractor replacing a window must use lead-safe work practices and must give you a brochure before the work begins.

Do you work in towns near Meridian?

Yes, we also work in Boise, Eagle, Star, Kuna, Nampa and other towns close to Meridian.

Get a quote

Send the form or call, and tell us roughly how many windows you have and which rooms they're in. We'll book a time to measure, then send you a written quote. No pressure either way.