A More Comfortable, Energy-Efficient Home in Ellicott City, MD

Project Overview

Location: Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland
Project: Window Upgrades & Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Products: ProVia Endure windows and sliding patio doors

The Challenge

The homeowner wanted to improve their home's comfort, energy efficiency, and overall appearance. The west-facing windows allowed significant sunlight into the home, contributing to unwanted heat gain. Additionally, one of the existing sliding glass doors was leaking, creating concerns about energy efficiency and the home's protection from the elements.

The Solution

Classic Remodeling installed ProVia Endure replacement windows in a mix of casement and picture styles. The two kitchen casement units included Low-E glass with argon gas to help reduce unwanted solar heat gain and improve insulation.

To make the most of the project budget, some existing casement windows were replaced with picture windows. The new black window frames introduced a sleek, modern aesthetic that complemented the home's existing architectural accents.

The project also included two new ProVia Endure sliding patio doors: a three-panel slider in the family room and a sliding patio door in the kitchen. These replaced the older doors and addressed the previous leaking issue.

Products and Design Details

• Window line: ProVia Endure, with picture windows and two- and three-lite casement configurations.
• Main entrance: A circle-top window above a picture window preserves the home's distinctive arched opening.
• Living and dining rooms: A three-lite picture window in the living room, plus a three-lite casement and two picture windows replacing existing casements in the dining room.
• Finish and appearance: Black frames and clear glass without grids for the windows and patio doors.
• Kitchen glass: Low-E glass with argon gas in the two kitchen casement units.
• Patio doors: Two ProVia Endure sliding doors, each with a sliding screen door.

The Results

The selected Low-E glass and argon-filled units help reduce unwanted solar heat gain and improve insulation. Together with the replacement windows and doors, these upgrades support more comfortable rooms throughout the year.

The new sliding glass doors provide an improved seal to help prevent air and water infiltration, supporting greater energy efficiency and comfort.

With modern black windows and updated sliding glass doors, the homeowner now enjoys a more comfortable, efficient home with a refreshed, contemporary look.

Before and After

Family Room Sliding Door

Casement-to-Picture Window

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