Albany's freeze-thaw cycle is relentless. We go from single digits in January to 90-degree August humidity and back again — and older wood-frame windows, especially the common 1970s and 80s stock found throughout Pine Hills, Center Square, and Arbor Hill, can't keep up. The wood expands, the frames shift, and that draft you feel in January isn't fixed by adding another layer of weatherstripping. It's a structural problem.
Modern double hung windows solve it. Multi-chamber vinyl and composite frames are dimensionally stable — they don't swell and shrink with Albany's seasons. Pair that with dual-pane Low-E glass and argon gas fill and you have a window that holds heat in February and keeps the sun's heat out in July. The performance difference over aging single-pane or failed double-pane windows is immediate and shows up directly in your heating and cooling bills.
We're not a franchise locked into one manufacturer's product line. We carry Viwinco, Andersen, ProVia, and Pella because different homeowners need different products. You'll get a recommendation based on what's right for your home — not what earns the highest margin for us.
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Frame: Multi-chamber vinyl Glass: Dual-pane Low-E with argon standard, triple-pane available Warranty: Limited lifetime on frame and glass
Andersen has been manufacturing windows in the United States since 1903. Their double hung lineup spans five series — 100, 200, 400, A-Series, and E-Series — each built from different frame materials and targeting different price points and performance levels.
Frame: Fibrex (A-Series, E-Series), Perma-Shield/wood (400 Series), vinyl (100/200 Series) Glass: High-performance Low-E, triple-pane, between-the-glass blinds on select series Warranty: Up to 20-year limited warranty depending on series
ProVia's double hung windows are available in vinyl, fiberglass, and wood-clad configurations. Their customization options are extensive: frame color, hardware finish, grille pattern, and glass package can all be specified to match your home's exact character. For homeowners doing a renovation where the windows need to integrate with specific interior trim or exterior architectural detail, ProVia gives you the options to get it right.
Frame: Vinyl, fiberglass, wood-clad Glass: Dual-pane Low-E, triple-pane, specialty glass available Warranty: Limited lifetime
The Pella 250 Series is a strong vinyl option for straightforward replacement projects. The Pella Lifestyle Series uses a fiberglass-reinforced frame and is available with genuine wood interior options. For homeowners who want reliable, familiar-brand performance with strong resale visibility, Pella is a solid choice.
Frame: Vinyl (250 Series), fiberglass composite (Lifestyle Series), wood-clad available Glass: Dual-pane Low-E, triple-pane, between-the-glass blinds Warranty: Limited lifetime on frame, 20-year on glass
Fogging or condensation between the panes means the insulated glass unit has failed — the seal is gone and the gas fill has dissipated. That's not cleanable or repairable; the glass needs to go. Beyond that, look for drafts at the sash corners when closed, visible rot or soft wood in the frame, water staining on the interior trim below the window, and difficulty operating the sash smoothly
Installed replacement double hung windows in the Capital Region generally run from around $400–$600 per window for quality vinyl to $800–$1,500+ per window for premium wood-clad or fiberglass products. Full-frame replacements add cost. We give detailed written estimates broken out by window so there are no surprises on invoice day.
Yes. We specify frame colors and exterior finishes to coordinate with your existing windows.
We stand behind our work separate from the manufacturer's product warranty. If something goes wrong with the installation — air infiltration, improper operation, a failed seal at the frame — we come back and address it.
Albany winters don't get easier with failing windows. If you're dealing with drafts, fogged glass, or windows that haven't operated smoothly in years, call Herman Exterior Homes for a free, no-pressure estimate. We'll come out, look at what you have, and give you a straight answer on what it takes to fix it.
Call us: (518) 817-1787
We provide comprehensive exterior renovations—including roofing, siding, and gutters—throughout the Northeast. Our service area spans the Capital District, from Lake George down to Catskill, as well as parts of Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts.
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