A large or whole-house window replacement gives you the opportunity to improve energy efficiency, update your home’s appearance, and replace aging windows all at once. And also makes choosing the right windows, glass, installer, and overall project price much more important.
At Utah Valley Window & Door, we specialize in residential replacement windows throughout Utah Valley, Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front. If you have a large window replacement project coming up, we’ll help you compare your options and determine what makes sense for your home and budget.
Is It Better to Replace All Your Windows at Once?
You don’t have to replace every window at the same time. For some homeowners, replacing windows in stages makes sense.
However, if most of your windows are the same age and beginning to experience similar problems, a whole-house window replacement may be worth considering.
Replacing all or most of the windows together provides several advantages:
- Consistent window styles and frame profiles
- Matching interior and exterior colors
- The same glass package throughout the home
- One installation project instead of several
- One warranty timeline
- Less disruption than scheduling multiple projects
- An opportunity to address the entire home’s window performance at once
It can also make it easier to plan your total window investment instead of repeatedly replacing a few windows every couple of years.
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Replacing 10 Windows in Your Home
A project involving 10 replacement windows is large enough that the overall price and product choice begin to matter considerably.
A small difference in price per window multiplied across 10 openings can become significant. The same applies to upgrades such as triple-pane glass, specialty colors, grids, or upgraded glass packages.
Before making a decision, compare more than the price of an individual window.
Look at the complete project, including:
- Window quality
- Glass performance
- Installation
- Warranty
- Labor coverage
- Exterior finishing
- Interior finishing where required
- Disposal of the old windows
- Service after installation
A lower window price isn’t necessarily a lower project price if important parts of the installation aren’t included.
Replacing 20 or More Windows
Once you’re replacing 20 windows or more, planning becomes even more important.
Larger homes often have a mixture of standard and specialty windows. You may have single-hung or double-hung windows in bedrooms, sliders in other rooms, large picture windows in living areas, casements, and architectural shapes on the front of the house.
You don’t necessarily have to replace every existing window with exactly the same style.
A large replacement project is a good opportunity to consider which windows you actually want to open, where additional ventilation would be useful, and whether changing certain configurations could improve the appearance or function of your home.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace 10, 20 or More Windows?
This is usually one of the first questions homeowners have, and unfortunately there isn’t a meaningful one-price-fits-all answer.
The cost of a large window replacement project depends on much more than the number of windows.
Pricing can be affected by:
- Window size
- Window style
- Double-pane or triple-pane glass
- Low-E glass package
- Interior and exterior colors
- Grids
- Tempered glass
- Obscured glass
- Specialty shapes
- Large picture windows
- Bay or bow windows
- Existing opening conditions
- Installation requirements
For example, replacing 20 standard windows is a very different project from replacing 20 windows that include large picture windows, casements, half-rounds, eyebrows, and other specialty shapes.
That’s why we recommend comparing the total installed project price, not simply an advertised price per window.
Large Window Projects Can Give You More Buying Power
When you’re replacing a large number of windows, the economics of the project can be different from purchasing only one or two.
There are costs associated with every installation—measuring, ordering, scheduling, transportation, setup, removal, cleanup, and installation. On a larger project, some of those costs can be spread across more windows.
That’s one reason homeowners planning a whole-house project should let us know they’re considering replacing all of their windows, even if they’re also considering doing the project in stages.
We can look at the complete project and help you compare your options.
Double-Pane or Triple-Pane for a Whole House?
When you’re replacing a house full of windows, the difference between double-pane and triple-pane becomes a larger financial decision.
A high-quality double-pane replacement window with the appropriate Low-E glass package can provide excellent performance for many Utah homes.
Triple-pane windows add another pane of glass and an additional insulated space, which can improve thermal performance and may also provide additional sound reduction.
But that doesn’t automatically mean every homeowner needs triple-pane windows throughout the entire house.
We’ll help you compare the performance and additional cost so you can decide whether the upgrade makes sense for your particular home.
Pay Attention to U-Factor and SHGC
If you’re comparing replacement windows, you’ll probably encounter two important numbers: U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC).
U-Factor measures how well the entire window resists heat transfer. Generally, the lower the U-Factor, the better the insulating performance.
SHGC measures the amount of solar heat that passes through the window. Lower SHGC values can help reduce unwanted solar heat gain.
These numbers are particularly important when you’re replacing a large number of windows because you’re changing a significant portion of the glass and window area in your home.
The right glass package can also depend on the orientation and exposure of the house.
Should Every Window Be the Same?
Not necessarily.
Keeping the same window brand, frame profile, color, and general appearance throughout the house can provide consistency, but the operating styles don’t all have to be identical.
For example, your project might include:
- Single-hung windows
- Double-hung windows
- Sliding windows
- Casement windows
- Awning windows
- Picture windows
- Bay and bow windows
- Garden windows
- Architectural shapes
The important thing is to plan the house as one project.
That allows us to consider how the windows look together from both the inside and outside instead of making each window decision independently.
Replacing Builder-Grade Windows Throughout the House
Many Utah homes built 15 to 25 years ago still have their original builder-grade windows.
As those windows age, homeowners may begin seeing similar problems throughout the house:
- Failed insulated glass
- Fogging between panes
- Drafts
- Difficult operation
- Worn weatherstripping
- Broken balances or hardware
- Deteriorating frames or seals
If problems are appearing in multiple windows of approximately the same age, repeatedly repairing them one at a time may not be the approach you want to take.
A whole-house replacement allows you to start over with new windows, new insulated glass, consistent appearance, and new warranty coverage.
Installation Matters Even More on a Large Window Project
Installation is important on every replacement window, but it becomes especially important when you’re replacing 10, 20, or 30 windows.
If the same installation shortcut is repeated across 20 openings, you don’t have one problem—you potentially have 20.
That’s why Utah Valley Window and Door uses an in-house installation team.
Our installers work with replacement windows every day and handle the removal, preparation, installation, insulation, sealing, and finishing required for the project.
We believe the quality of the installation should receive just as much consideration as the window itself.
Should You Replace Your Windows in Stages?
Sometimes replacing the windows in stages is the right choice.
If you’re not ready to complete the entire project at once, we can help you prioritize the windows that need attention first.
You might begin with:
- Windows with failed glass
- Drafty windows
- Windows that no longer operate correctly
- Bedrooms or living areas where comfort is an issue
- Windows receiving significant sun exposure
- The front elevation for appearance
If you’re planning to eventually replace the entire house, however, it’s helpful to make that plan from the beginning.
That can help maintain consistent window styles, colors, glass packages, and configurations as each phase is completed.
Why Choose Utah Valley Window and Door for a Large Window Replacement?
Utah Valley Window and Door specializes in residential replacement windows throughout Utah Valley and the Wasatch Front.
For large and whole-house window projects, we offer:
- Professional in-house installation
- Double-pane and triple-pane options
- Energy-efficient glass packages
- Multiple window styles
- Large picture and specialty windows
- Lifetime parts and labor warranty on qualifying products
- Lifetime labor warranty
- Transferable warranty coverage
- Lifetime accidental glass breakage coverage on qualifying products
- Low price guarantee
- Licensed Utah contractor
- Local service before and after installation
Whether you’re replacing 10 windows, 20 windows, 30+ windows, or every window in your home, we’ll help you look at the entire project and compare the options before you make a decision.
Planning a Large or Whole-House Window Replacement?
If you’ve been thinking about replacing all the windows in your home, the first step is finding out what the project will actually involve.
Utah Valley Window & Door can measure your existing windows, identify specialty or unusual openings, discuss double-pane and triple-pane options, review glass packages, and provide an estimate based on your actual home.
You can then decide whether replacing all the windows at once or completing the project in stages makes the most sense for you.
Contact Us Today! Schedule a free estimate for your large or whole-house window replacement project in Utah Valley, Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front!