Colonial Windows Preserve Historical Charm of Vermont Home

The town of Charlotte, Vermont, situated near Lake Champlain, is home to rich colonial architecture and the site of profound historical events. Many homeowners around Lake Champlain help preserve the area’s heritage by maintaining historic homes, including some in the colonial style.

After enduring 34 years of harsh Northeastern weather, this home’s colonial-style windows needed to be replaced. With minimal shrubbery to break the approaching winds, the original windows required significant maintenance and were not very energy efficient. Our team was called to replace these homeowners’ windows without changing the details of the exterior or interior trim. We recommended Lifestyle Series double-hung windows to preserve the colonial look and help solve the homeowners’ problems.

Characterized by their two sashes that slide up and down, double-hung windows offer easy ventilation control with excellent longevity. Our windows have EnduraGuard® wood protection and an aluminum-clad exterior to help endure the extreme Vermont seasons. These features fight against the effects of moisture, decay and stains from mold and mildew. Additionally, the EnduraClad® exterior resists fading, chalking, chemicals and abrasions. These layers of resistance help to keep the beauty of replacement windows for years to come.

Maintaining the warm, classic feel of colonial design, these wood windows help keep the original style. Colonial windows are identified by their signature flat casing trim around the windows, traditional grille patterns and a symmetrical layout. These windows were the perfect addition, seamlessly blending with the neutral color palette. Our team helped the Vermont homeowners choose from a selection of stains, grille patterns and hardware to match the original aesthetics.

We installed Lifestyle Series double-hung wood windows to preserve the colonial look of this rural home while reducing the required maintenance. The house kept its character throughout the facelift and is the perfect escape for this couple. This installation honors the home’s deep history while adding features to increase strength and durability.