Replacement Windows in Metro Detroit
Vinyl, wood, aluminum-clad, and aluminum windows from Home Guard and Weather Shield, matched to your home and climate.
Replacement windows for Metro Detroit homes
Our team has deep window experience. We carry vinyl, wood, aluminum-clad, and aluminum windows from Home Guard Industries and Weather Shield, and we'll help you balance efficiency, style, and budget.
Weather Shield
Wood, aluminum-clad, and aluminum windows and doors, on display in our showroom alongside the Next Gen Contemporary Collection sliding door wall.
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Home Guard Industries
Vinyl windows: energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and budget-friendly, our most popular category.
Energy efficient, slides with one hand, and comes in a wide range of colors.
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Vinyl, wood, or aluminum-clad
Vinyl replacement windows are the most popular for a reason: efficient, low maintenance, and the best value. Wood windows bring real warmth to older and higher-end homes. Aluminum-clad gives you a wood interior with a weather-tough exterior. Aluminum keeps frames slim for a modern look.
Vinyl Windows
Energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and budget-friendly, our most popular category.
Wood Windows
Classic warmth and premium performance for traditional and high-end homes.
Aluminum-Clad Windows
Wood interior warmth with a durable, weather-tough aluminum exterior.
Aluminum Windows
Strong, slim-profile frames for a clean modern look.
What to know before you replace windows in Metro Detroit
Michigan winters are hard on windows. Here is how we think about window replacement, what moves the price, and when it is worth doing all at once.
Signs it is time
Drafts you can feel from the couch. Fog or condensation between the panes, which means the seal has failed. Sashes that stick, will not lock, or need a prop to stay open. Soft or rotting frames. Heating bills that keep climbing. Any one of these is worth a look; two or more usually means replacement beats repair.
How window installation works
We measure every opening in person, help you choose frame, glass, and style, then schedule the install. Our installers remove the old units, set and shim the new windows, insulate and seal the gaps, finish the interior and exterior trim, and walk the job with you before we leave. One local team, start to finish.
What moves the price
Window size and count, frame material, the glass package (double versus triple pane, low-E coatings, argon fill), grid and color options, and the condition of the surrounding framing. A straight swap costs less than an opening that needs rot repair or trim rebuilt. We itemize windows, labor, and finish work so you can compare quotes line by line.
All at once, or in phases?
Replacing all your windows at once gives you one install day, one trim style, and consistent performance across the house. Phasing by side of the home or by room spreads the cost, which is a fine way to go. Start with the worst performers, usually north and west exposures, and keep the same line so later phases match.
Energy-efficient windows, in plain English
Two numbers matter. U-factor is how well the window holds heat in; lower is better for Michigan. SHGC is how much solar heat comes through; lower helps in summer. Look for the ENERGY STAR label for our climate zone and ask us which glass packages from Home Guard and Weather Shield carry it.
Should you replace windows yourself?
Setting a window is the easy part. Flashing it so water never reaches the framing, insulating without bowing the frame, and keeping the unit square so it locks and seals for twenty winters is where DIY jobs go wrong. Most manufacturer warranties also require professional installation. For a single basement window you may be fine. For the house, use window installers who do this every week.
Screens, trim, and the finishing details
Most operable windows from the lines we carry include a screen, and we confirm it on your quote. We also handle interior casing, exterior trim or capping, and the exterior caulk line, so the job is finished when we leave, not when you find time. Need a screen repaired or replaced on an existing window? Ask at the parts counter.
Get a window estimate
Request a free estimate, schedule an in-home consultation, or visit our St. Clair Shores showroom. Call (586) 960-3667.
Common questions
Which window is most energy efficient?
Modern vinyl and clad windows both perform well; the glass package matters as much as the frame. Look at U-factor (lower holds heat better) and the ENERGY STAR label for Michigan's climate zone. We spec it for our winters.
Do you handle full-home window projects?
Yes, from a single window to a whole-home replacement, measured and installed by our team.
What does it cost to replace a window?
It depends on size, frame material, glass package, and whether the opening needs repair. We measure in person and give you an itemized quote. The estimate is free.
Should I replace all my windows at once?
If budget allows, yes: one install, matching trim, and consistent performance. If not, phase by side of the house starting with the draftiest exposures and stay with the same window line so later phases match.
Can I install replacement windows myself?
Setting the unit is simple; flashing, insulating, and squaring it so it seals for decades is not, and most manufacturer warranties require professional installation. We recommend professional window installers for anything beyond a single small window.
How long does window installation take?
It depends on the number of windows and how much trim or repair work the openings need. We give you a schedule with your quote and stick to it.
Do your replacement windows come with screens?
Most operable windows from Home Guard and Weather Shield include a screen; we confirm it on your quote. We can also repair or replace screens on existing windows through our parts counter.