Seattle Picture Windows
Tired of significant heat gain entering through your old picture windows? Lake Washington Windows and Doors offers picture window installation using top brands to homeowners throughout the Greater Seattle, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Everett areas.
Picture Windows Defined
Picture windows are large windows that provide a clear and unobstructed view of the outside environment, essentially serving as a picture frame for the view on display. Due to their size and function, picture windows do not open. However, they are often accompanied by operable windows above or on either side to provide ventilation.
Picture Window Manufacturers Carefully Chosen For You
Let us use our experience and industry knowledge to your benefit. With over 30 years in the window industry, time has allowed us to determine the picture window manufacturer’s who deliver the best blend of quality and price, or best VALUE for you. Our chosen manufacturer partners create value in four essential areas:
- Consistency of quality and service over the years
- Level of warranty support to you
- Industry longevity
- Product innovation
Our valued manufacturer partners for picture windows are:
Best Applications
- Perfect for homes surrounded by beautiful outdoor scenery
- For those who desire a simple, yet appealing, aesthetic design
- Excellent style for insulation, weatherproofing, and efficiency
- Great source of natural light for any room in the home
- For those who desire a cost-effective and low maintenance window style
- Great for rooms with vaulted ceilings and plenty of empty wall spa
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LW Series Premium Vinyl Windows
LW Series picture windows are designed to provide expansive, unobstructed views, enhancing your home’s natural light and aesthetic appeal. With advanced energy-efficient technology, including high-performance glass options and Comfort•Core™ foam-filled frames, these windows help maintain a comfortable indoor environment year-round. The sleek, symmetrical design complements any architectural style, while the durable vinyl construction ensures long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
- The expansive glass design provides clear, unobstructed views, enhancing your home’s natural light and aesthetic appeal.
- Equipped with high-performance glass and Comfort•Core™ foam-filled frames, these windows help maintain a comfortable indoor environment year-round.
- The standard Sound Package reduces outside noise by up to 50% compared to typical dual-pane windows, creating a quieter indoor environment.
- Constructed with durable vinyl, these windows ensure long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
- The sleek, symmetrical design complements any architectural style, enhancing your home’s curb appeal.
| Window Types | Energy Efficiency | Glass Packages | Noise Reduction | Design | Quality | Security | Warranty |
| Single Slider | Comfort•Core™ | SunMatrix | Sound Package | Even Sightlines | Weather-Tight Seal | First Guard | Limited Double Lifetime |
| Single Hung | Inner•Core™ | Infinit-e | Maximum View | Smooth Operation | Sash Dead Bolt | ||
| Picture | SunShield | Ventilation Latch | Heavy-Duty Screen | Continuous Interlock | |||
| Geometric | CoolShield | XTRU | |||||
| Luminance | Armor | ||||||
| QuadraTherm |
The Milgard Ultra Series fiberglass windows are top of the line when it comes to window technology. Fiberglass is an eco-friendly window material that provides the highest energy-efficiency levels available. Fiberglass is made primarily of silica sand, an abundant natural resource. Glass is made primarily of sand. Thus the frame and glass expand and contract at roughly the same rate while remaining resistant to swelling, rotting, and warping, allowing for a longer lifespan.
Features and Benefits:
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Extremely durable with an expected lifespan of nearly 80 years.
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Strong frame material allows for large custom sizes
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Paintable frames that homeowners can update to match current home color trends
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Low expansion/contraction rate through 100-degree temperature changes means less glass and caulking failure over time
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An Energy Star package tailored to the Seattle region for optimal energy efficiency.
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Custom colors, hardware, and glass options to match any home design.
| Configurations | Hardware Features | Color Options | Grid Options | Glass Textures | Tint Options | Screen Options |
| Picture window | Positive Action® Lock | Interior Colors | Interior Grids | Obscure Aquatex | Cardinal Low-E | Standard Mesh |
| Picture window 2-lites verticle | Cam Lock (optional) | White (any exterior color) | Flat GBG Grid | Obscure Clear 42 | Solar Bronze | PureView Mesh |
| Picture window 2-lites horizontal | Sash Pull | Harmony (harmony exterior only | Sculptured GBG Grid | Obscure Delta Frost | Solar Gray | |
| Picture window 3-lites verticle | Bark (bark exterior only) | 3/4″ Vintage SDL | Obscure Frosted Glue Chip | |||
| Picture window gable | Black bean (black bean exterior only) | 1-1/8″ Vintage SDL | Obscure Glue Chip | |||
| Picture window 3-lites horizontal | Exterior Colors | 1-1/8″ Craftsman SDL | Obscure Matelux | |||
| Picture window gable triangle | Frost | 1-1/8″ Legacy SDL | Obscure Narrow Reed | |||
| Picture window hexagon | Harmony | Exterior Grids | Obscure P516 | |||
| Picture window octagon | Bark | Flat GBG Grid | Obscure Rain | |||
| Gable (3-side, 4-side, 5-side) | Black bean | Sculptured GBG Grid | ||||
| 3/4″ Vintage SDL | ||||||
| 1-1/8″ Vintage SDL | ||||||
| 1-1/8″ Craftsman SDL | ||||||
| 1-1/8″ Legacy SDL |
COMMERCIAL-GRADE Installation
Leak Armor Lifetime Installation Guarantee
When it comes to preserving the lifespan of your new windows and doors, installation matters. Thousands of window and door installations have honed our replacement process to perfection. For each project, our team follows a streamlined 3-step process to ensure you experience minimal delays and inconvenience before enjoying the benefits of your new window or door.
Top-Rated Window & Door Replacement Services
At Lake Washington Windows and Doors, we offer the highest quality windows and unparalleled customer service, with over 800 5-star reviews. With each installation, our exclusive Leak Armor Installation provides superior protection around your window openings. When you choose us for your window installation project, you can be sure that you’re getting the best.
Financing Options with Convenient 10 Minute Approvals
In addition to special offers and promotions, ask our sales representative about our quick, digital financing application process. From low-interest traditional loans to no down-no payment-no interest deferred financing plans, we can help you fund your replacement window project so you can mobilize your cash for other investments. We are a proud partner of GreenSky, one of the largest lenders for the home improvement industry. See how much you can be pre-approved for.
Every Window & Door Includes a Limited Lifetime Warranty
The beauty of working with the top window manufacturers in the industry is the support you can expect before, during, and after installation. Milfard offers a limited lifetime warranty. However, the likelihood that you’ll need to take advantage of the warranties is low.
Milgard Lifetime Warranty Guarantee
Milgard’s award-winning windows and doors are built to last. However, if you ever encounter an unexpected problem, you can rest assured that their lifetime warranties cover your purchase.
Every Installation Includes Leak Armor Commercial-Grade Protection
Our exclusive Leak Armor protection is included with every window we install. Developed through thousands of customer installations and years of experience, we utilize multiple layers of flashing, pans, and sealants in a specific manner to provide commercial-grade sealing to residential homes.
Picture Window FAQs
What is the difference between a fixed window and a picture window?
Picture windows are actually a type of fixed window. The major difference between picture windows and other types of fixed windows lies in the frame size. While picture windows have a low profile frame designed to maximize the glass surface area, fixed windows have larger frames built to match the sightlines of the other operable windows sharing the same space.
What is the difference between a picture window and a bay window?
A picture window is a large window that can be installed with smaller accompanying windows or as a single unit that rests in line with the wall of the house. Bay windows, on the other hand, have at least three windows, which may include a central picture window, and protrude from the wall to provide a panoramic view of the external environment.
Are picture windows modern?
Definitely. Modern, or contemporary, home designs certainly include large picture windows due to their large glass surface areas and often feature black window frames. Traditional home designs also utilize picture windows, however, they are more likely to include white or clad wood frames.
Are picture windows energy efficient?
Yes. Due to their fixed position, modern picture windows are actually the most energy-efficient window style available.