If you are shopping for replacement windows in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary or any of the surrounding Triangle communities of North Carolina, we are the right home improvement company committed to providing quality products and superior craftsmanship. Todd Gillespie, owner/ licensed general contractor with over 35 years building and remodeling experience.
Has the practical know how to get the job done right. At Windows, Doors & More we do not rely on smooth talking salespeople or fancy sales gimmicks to attract clients, we approach each and every job with the determination to do it right every time, check out our posts on Angie's list, Google reviews etc. See what our clients are saying about us. Being an independent window and door contractor, we recommend the best product for you, not us!
We offer all types of products from architecturally correct wood and clad windows to fiberglass and vinyl. With our main emphasis on correct installation, see the side bar articles for window installation options.
Has the practical know how to get the job done right. At Windows, Doors & More we do not rely on smooth talking salespeople or fancy sales gimmicks to attract clients, we approach each and every job with the determination to do it right every time, check out our posts on Angie's list, Google reviews etc. See what our clients are saying about us. Being an independent window and door contractor, we recommend the best product for you, not us!
We offer all types of products from architecturally correct wood and clad windows to fiberglass and vinyl. With our main emphasis on correct installation, see the side bar articles for window installation options.
Services
Windows, Doors & More Inc. provides the highest quality of home improvement services backed by a 10 year labor warranty.
We run a three man crew with the owner, Todd Gillespie, hands-on leading the team.
Todd is a third generation tradesman from NW Pennsylvania with 35 years experience as a building and remodeling professional.
He has won Building & Design awards and worked side by side with Amish craftsmen.
You will be amazed at the attention given every detail!
We have the expertise to handle any situation that may arise during installation or renovation including rotten wood, structural repairs and modifications.
We run a three man crew with the owner, Todd Gillespie, hands-on leading the team.
Todd is a third generation tradesman from NW Pennsylvania with 35 years experience as a building and remodeling professional.
He has won Building & Design awards and worked side by side with Amish craftsmen.
You will be amazed at the attention given every detail!
We have the expertise to handle any situation that may arise during installation or renovation including rotten wood, structural repairs and modifications.
Pocket Replacement Windows - remove only the sashes and the jamb liners of double hung windows.
For casement type windows only the sash and hardware are removed leaving the frame and trim intact.
Full Frame Replacement - involves removing all parts of the old window including trim and sills.
In the history of replacement windows in NC, 30+ years ago, vinyl window manufactures discovered that you could remove the sashes of the very old wood windows and insert a window into that existing space called the pocket.
For casement type windows only the sash and hardware are removed leaving the frame and trim intact.
Full Frame Replacement - involves removing all parts of the old window including trim and sills.
In the history of replacement windows in NC, 30+ years ago, vinyl window manufactures discovered that you could remove the sashes of the very old wood windows and insert a window into that existing space called the pocket.
Many window shoppers consider the energy efficiency of many products before deciding to purchase them.
Energy efficient windows and doors can make a dramatic impact on energy savings.
Let's look at your options when considering energy efficient windows.
Checking a windows U-factor helps in determining energy efficiency.
The SHGC is the fraction of incident solar radiation admitted through a window, both directly transmitted and absorbed and subsequently released inward.
SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and 1.
Energy efficient windows and doors can make a dramatic impact on energy savings.
Let's look at your options when considering energy efficient windows.
Checking a windows U-factor helps in determining energy efficiency.
The SHGC is the fraction of incident solar radiation admitted through a window, both directly transmitted and absorbed and subsequently released inward.
SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and 1.
Consider this; choosing the right installation method is just as important as the brand/quality of the window you choose.
For example, let's say you want the most indestructible window on the planet!
When it comes to replacing windows the right product combined with proper installation does make a difference!
When I speak with homeowners about other bids they are receiving, one of the first things I hear is "they are going to cap or wrap my exterior trim and sill!"
This is when a flat coil of aluminum is bent to fit around the trim and sill and placed over existing wood (see Figure A) this window was capped 10 years before the photo.
For example, let's say you want the most indestructible window on the planet!
When it comes to replacing windows the right product combined with proper installation does make a difference!
When I speak with homeowners about other bids they are receiving, one of the first things I hear is "they are going to cap or wrap my exterior trim and sill!"
This is when a flat coil of aluminum is bent to fit around the trim and sill and placed over existing wood (see Figure A) this window was capped 10 years before the photo.
By removing the existing sashes and jamb liners, a new window is set inside the existing frame.
This is primarily how vinyl windows are done.
Are your windows out of square?
Look for unequal reveals, bows and gaps along edges where sashes meet frame.
Chances are it was not shimmed.
Shimming ensures that the frame of the window stays secure in the opening.
Without shims, your windows are free to move around.
Is there old or no insulation between existing window frame and wall studs (called rough opening)?
This is primarily how vinyl windows are done.
Are your windows out of square?
Look for unequal reveals, bows and gaps along edges where sashes meet frame.
Chances are it was not shimmed.
Shimming ensures that the frame of the window stays secure in the opening.
Without shims, your windows are free to move around.
Is there old or no insulation between existing window frame and wall studs (called rough opening)?
Reviews (3)
Carey B.
Oct 08, 2020
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This is the second time we contracted out to Windows, Doors and More to replace windows. After moving to another house, we knew that window replacement was on the horizon. And because of our previous experience, Windows, Doors and More would be our first and only company to contact. Todd and crew certainly did not disappoint. Todd answered all our questions and always responded to my email in a timely manner. The crew was exceptional. They put drop cloths down and put plastic over practically everything in the rooms where they were working. They are not only craftsmen and experts at their jobs but always conducted themselves in a professional manner. At the end of every work day they removed the drop cloths, the plastic coverings, debris, and vacuumed the interior. They also put all their tools and material away and left the exterior as immaculate as the inside. It is very obvious they are detailed oriented and take pride in their work. We are extremely satisfied with our window and door replacements. Todd and crew respected us, our property and made this a stress-free project. We highly recommend Windows, Doors & More.
Anne H.
Apr 11, 2020
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We replaced our locally-purchased (15 years ago) front entry/2 sidelights which had wood extensive wood-rot at the bottom from constant direct exposure to the weather. We replaced it with a fiberglass/composite frame door to avoid future rot at half the price of larger companies (whom we interviewed) by choosing Windows Doors & More, Inc. (WDM here) which is a local small business construction firm performed the door installation. They partnered with a local window/door distributor, American Cedar & Millwork (ACM here), who helped us choose (from a wide selection of options). and order the door (including the lockset) which was delivered by ACM directly to our home when WDM was ready to do the install. Let me state clearly that the WDM installation and ACM purchase were both very smooth and easy due to their excellent communication and knowledgeable teams. Installation by WDM was fully up to our expectations both inside and outside. Our only complaints, such as they were, related to the "quality" of the Therma-Tru door as assembled by their east coast distributor REEB from components provided by Therma-Tru (that's the way Therma-Tru works). The only delay in the process was actual shipment of the Therma-Tru door by REEB which took over 2 months. However, once the door was received by ACM, WDM scheduled the installation within a week. Actual installation (including removal of the old door) took about 4-5 h and was well done by an experienced team who left a weather-tight door for us to paint (our choice). They fixed all trim/fit issues with the door assembly as it came from REEB, and came back immediately to make necessary adjustments when we discovered a minor fit issue the next day (again, it goes back to REEB assembly). Since the installation occurred during the COVID-19 lockdown period (April 1), they were careful to stay in the front entry area which made it easy for us to disinfect area and door components when they finished.
Robb L.
Mar 25, 2019
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Couldn't have gone better. Excellent in all respects. I got a total of five estimates for this major project on a high-end home, one was much higher, one was much lower, their's was in the middle with two others. What I got for my money was a really high quality group of finish carpenters who not only installed quality windows as promised, but did the trim-finish work to make this into a truly beautiful three season outdoor room. The owner of the company Todd personally visited my home twice in the initial estimating process and gave me clear information and good suggestions. They started when promised, the crew showed up every day on time, Rob & Dan were a pleasure to work with. They understood exactly what I was trying to accomplish and exceeded my expectations. There was no hidden 'extras', no games, no gimmicks. I couldn't recommend them more highly, would gladly hire them again for any window - door project.
