Minnesota's Premium Window Services

The Clear Solution To Window Installation In The Twin Cities

Professional Window Services

The Window Replacement You're Looking For Without The Mark-UP

A window installation contractor is responsible for the full scope of a residential window project, from assessing whether existing frames can support a pocket installation through complete full frame replacement and a final walkthrough. The category covers everything from a single failed unit to replacing every window in a home. When you are looking for a window contractor in Maple Grove, you are looking for someone who inspects your existing frames and rough openings before recommending a scope, not someone who quotes a number before ever measuring.

Full-Frame Window Replacement: Complete removal of the existing window, frame, and surrounding trim, with a new unit installed in the rough opening.
Pocket Window Installation: Faster and less disruptive than full-frame replacement, a new window unit is installed inside the existing, structurally sound frame, without removing the surrounding trim.
Window Repairs: Targeted fixes for hardware issues, weatherstripping, or minor sash problems on a window whose frame and seal are still sound.

Schedule Your Free Quote

Twin Cities Window Installation with Today's Exteriors

Get Started Today

Protection Today, FOr A Safer Tomorrow

Schedule Free Estimate

What You Need To Know AbouT Your Windows

Helping Twin Cities Homeowner's Answer The Important Questions About Their Windows

A window's energy performance rating and manufacturer warranty describe what the unit is capable of under ideal installation conditions, but whether those conditions actually exist in your home depends entirely on how it was installed, not on the glass package alone. The most common source of window failure after installation is not the glass unit itself. It is the air seal at the rough opening, the sill pan flashing that directs incidental water out of the wall, and whether the frame was shimmed plumb and square before the unit was set. The Department of Energy estimates that a meaningful share of a home's heating and cooling loss happens through windows, which means installation quality has a direct effect on utility costs, not just comfort. Minnesota's freeze thaw cycle adds another layer of complexity, since frame materials like vinyl expand and contract with temperature, and a unit installed to tight tolerances in summer can rack slightly in the opening after enough winters if that movement was not accounted for during installation. None of this is visible once the trim goes back on, which is exactly why it's so important to be done correctly the first time.

Roofing Services

Siding Replacement

Gutter Services

Schedule A Free Quote

Understanding The Role Windows Play In Protecting Your Home

Full frame versus pocket installation changes the whole scope: A pocket installation places a new window inside the existing frame, and it works when that frame is structurally sound, plumb, and free of rot. Full frame replacement removes the entire assembly down to the rough opening, and is necessary when the frame is damaged or when the opening size is changing. Recommending one without inspecting the frame first is a guess, not a scope.
The air seal matters as much as the glass: Low expansion foam applied around the full perimeter of the frame creates a continuous air barrier between the window and the rough opening. A window sealed with fiberglass batt instead does not, and the gap shows up as a draft the first cold snap of winter regardless of how good the glass package is.
Sill pan flashing is what keeps the wall dry: A sloped tray at the base of the rough opening directs any incidental water out of the wall instead of into the framing below. Skipping this step does not show up as a problem on install day. It shows up as hidden rot years later.
Minnesota's freeze thaw cycle tests frame material differently: Vinyl frames expand and contract with temperature, and a unit installed to tight tolerances in August can rack slightly in the opening after enough winters if the shimming did not account for that movement. Fiberglass frames hold dimension more consistently across the temperature range, which is worth knowing before choosing a material on price alone.

Do I really need New Windows? Top Warning Signs To watch For

Fog between the panes means the seal has already failed: Double and triple pane units are filled with an inert gas that slows heat transfer, and once the seal between panes fails, that gas is replaced by humid air. A fogged window cannot be cleaned back to clear, and it is performing close to a single pane unit thermally. Replacement, not repair, is the answer.
Spring and early fall are the practical windows for installation: Sealants and foam need temperatures above 40 degrees to cure correctly, which puts the productive season roughly May through October. Custom window orders can take four to eight weeks to arrive, so planning a summer project often means ordering in spring.
If several windows in the home are showing the same symptoms: The rest are usually close behind. Homes with original windows from the same era tend to have units at the same stage of their service life, and replacing them as a group is almost always more efficient than one at a time.
If a siding project is already on the calendar, windows go first: Window installation sets the flashing that siding then laps over correctly. Doing it in the other order means disturbing new siding later to fix the window flashing.

Our Legacy Experience, Guaranteed

A Process that finally puts you first

Step 1: Transparent Window Inspection

Before any product gets specified or priced, Aaron inspects every window you want considered. That means checking whether the existing frame is sound enough for a pocket installation or needs full frame replacement, looking for signs of moisture damage or rot at the sill, and confirming the rough openings are still square.

Step 2: Review Your Estimate

You get a clear explanation before anything is ordered, not after. We'll walk you through the difference between full frame and pocket installation for your specific windows and what the glass package options actually mean in real performance terms. You'll never sign off on a number you don't fully understand!

Step 3: Order & Install Your New Windows

Once the order is placed, custom units typically take four to eight weeks to arrive, so this is the step with the most lead time built in. On installation day, existing trim is removed carefully to preserve what can be reused, sill pan flashing goes in before the new unit is set, and shimming is done to plumb and square, not just to fill the gap.

Step 4: Clean-Up and Final Walk-Through

You walk the completed installation with Aaron before he leaves, not with a crew member you have never met. Every unit gets operated, the interior finish is reviewed, and any question about the product or the install gets answered on the spot, every time!

Get In Touch

Why Homeowners Are Trusting Today's Exteriors

Your Home Deserves A Contractor Who Cares As Much As You Do

At Today's Exteriors we're a lot like Goldilocks and the three bears, just the right size—not too big and not too small. Clients won’t be dealing with a large corporation bogged down by red tape or inflated prices. At the same time, they won’t be working with an inexperienced team. Today’s Exteriors has the expertise and resources to manage all of your roofing or home exterior projects from start to finish. Aaron Johnston along with his wife, Nicki, and brother, Addison, the dedicated team behind Today’s Exteriors, have been delivering excellence to their Maple Grove community for over +25 years, this company has been their passion. Aaron personally supervises every project to ensure that clients receive exceptional customer service and quality installation. When customers work with Today’s Exteriors, they benefit from the owners’ personal attention and always know who to contact if questions arise.

Get Started

Ready TO Transform Your Home Or Property?

Schedule Free Estimate

FAqs

Common questions Your Neighbors Are asking

How do I know if my windows need replacing instead of repairing?

If you're dealing with a fogged window, unfortunately it cannot be cleaned back to clear and is performing close to a single pane unit thermally. At that point, replacement is the correct response, not repair. For other window issues you might be facing, the best way to get an accurate answer is to schedule a professional inspection from a qualified window contractor.

How long does window installation take?

Custom window orders can take four to eight weeks to arrive from the time they are ordered, so that lead time is usually the longest part of the process. The actual installation for a standard residential project typically takes one to two days once the units are on site.

What is the difference between pocket and full frame window replacement?

A pocket installation (or insert) places a new window inside the existing frame and works when that frame is structurally sound, plumb, and free of rot. Full frame replacement removes the entire assembly down to the rough opening and is necessary when the frame is damaged or the opening size is changing.