Window Replacement Case Study

Homeowners themselves can be the greatest sources of creativity when it comes to completely change the look of their homes. At McCann, we have often had homeowners give us drawings and photos cut from magazines as ideas for renewing the excitement they felt when they first moved in.

One such homeowner, a customer we worked for more than 10 years ago, recently came to us with one of those ideas that were so out of the box we started scratching our heads in wonder. For the Eagan residence, we replaced the entire side of their ranch-style home with custom Pella cottage-style windows and more than 20 feet of the floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Cottage Style

A cottage window is a double-hung window — i.e., a window with two sashes sliding up and down hung with one atop the other in the same frame — in which the upper sash is smaller (shorter) than the lower one.

Double Hung Windows From Pella

A double-hung window can be raised from the bottom or lowered from the top with two sashes that move independently. The two sashes are stacked and meet in the middle with a latch that locks the window shut. Double-hung windows are simple to clean as both sashes tilt inward for easy access to the interior and exterior glass surfaces. Because double-hung windows ventilate without protruding inwards or outwards, they maximize both interior and exterior space, making them popular choices in entertainment spaces like patios and porches. Double-hung windows are common choices in traditional and farmhouse homes. Adding a simple grille pattern furthers the traditional aesthetic, bringing modest detail and charm.

Our role was to go back and forth with the manufacturer to make sure Mrs. Eagan realized her vision. We think the transformation in their home speaks for itself.

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Our McCann Window & Exteriors team has been proud to install energy-efficient windows all over Chicagoland and its north suburbs for many years now. We can recommend an energy-efficient or custom solution that best fits your home and budget. If this is something that you’re considering for your home, give us a call today or fill out the online form for your free consultation.