Windows and Doors, Framed to Last
A large opening on the downhill side of a house carries view, wind and weight. We size the header, flash the sill and choose glass that meets the parcel's fire rules.
Retrofit or full frame
A retrofit window sits inside the old frame and leaves the wall alone. A full-frame replacement takes the wall back to the studs around the opening, so the flashing can be redone. If water has been getting in, full frame is the honest choice.
New or wider openings
Cutting a new opening, or widening one for a slider, changes how the wall carries load. That calls for a header sized for the span and, on many walls, an engineer's check. Both are in the scope.
Glass in fire hazard areas
Parcels in mapped fire hazard severity zones carry glazing rules under the California building code, such as tempered or multipane units. We check the parcel and order to the rule.
Windows & Doors: questions
Same-size replacements can need little. New openings, wider openings and structural changes need a permit. We check with the city for your address.
Often, with a properly sized header and posts that carry the load down to the foundation. On a downhill wall we also look at what is under the floor.
Yes. One opening, one side of the house or all of them, with the frame color and profile matched where the product line allows.
Thinking about new windows or a door?
Tell us how many openings and which side of the lot they face. We will measure and price each one.