Our Services
Our windows are custom-manufactured right here in the USA, and are designed to withstand the Midwest climate.
With confidence in our window durability, we offer a 100% lifetime warranty on window parts and labor.
Our premium windows are made with heat-resistant vinyl and feature one of the best-performing glasses on the market.
Our custom windows are crafted from premium-quality products that are built to last and designed with home energy efficiency in mind.
Window replacement in Minnesota means something different than it does in milder climates, Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles, sub-zero wind chills, and brutal summer humidity demand windows engineered specifically for these extremes, not generic units pulled from a regional warehouse. At TWS Remodeling, we've been installing custom windows across the Twin Cities metro for 25 years, and every window we put in is custom-manufactured in the USA to fit your exact openings. Our 100% lifetime warranty covers both parts and labor, which is the kind of guarantee that tells you everything about how seriously we stand behind the work. If your windows are fogging between the panes, drafting in winter, or failing to open and close cleanly, call us at (612) 445-4352, we'll get someone out to take a look.
Our window replacement process starts with precise measurements of each opening, because no two homes are built identically and a window that doesn't fit exactly will leak air regardless of how good the glass is. We partner with ProVia to deliver factory-direct pricing on windows built with heat-resistant vinyl frames, argon-filled double panes, foam-filled frame cavities, and dual weatherstripping on every unit. Each of those features exists for a reason: argon gas between the panes slows heat transfer during a January cold snap, foam-filled frames eliminate the hollow air channels that standard vinyl windows rely on, and dual weatherstripping closes the gaps that Minnesota's temperature swings work hard to open. What drives cost up or down is primarily the number of windows being replaced, the size and style of each unit, whether structural adjustments are needed around the opening, and the finish and grid pattern you select. Every job is different, contact TWS Remodeling for an accurate estimate. We also offer $0 down, $0 monthly payments, and 0% interest for 12 months, so the cost of waiting in a drafty house doesn't have to be your only option.
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Materials We Trust
TWS Remodeling installs premium windows built to handle the harshest Midwest conditions. Through our partnership with ProVia, we provide factory-direct pricing on windows designed specifically for Minnesota's extreme climate.
Every product we install is custom-made to order, with a wide range of interior and exterior color options, plus custom grid patterns, contours, and shapes.
Double-hung windows are the most-replaced window style in Twin Cities homes from the 1960s through 1990s, and for good reason. The two operable sashes vent both top and bottom, which matters during a Minneapolis summer when warm air collects upstairs and a top-sash vent moves it out faster than a single-hung ever could. Cost for double-hung window replacement in our market scales with frame material, glass package, and grid choice. TWS Remodeling can quote your project the same day we visit. Free installation is on the table through current financing, so the all-in cost is often lower than homeowners expect.
Sash-only replacement makes sense if the frame is structurally sound and the wood jambs aren't rotted. We pull old sashes, install new tilt-pac or insert sash kits sized exactly to the existing opening, and seal the perimeter. Full-frame replacement is the right call when the rough opening has water damage, the original wood is checked or rotted, or the casing trim no longer holds plumb. We will tell you straight which job your house actually needs. Twenty-five years of opening up Minnesota window frames has taught us the warning signs.
Casement windows hinge from one side and crank open. They seal tighter than sliders against Minnesota wind because the sash compresses into the frame rather than passing over a track. We install replacement casements with multi-point locking systems and low-E glazing rated for our climate zone. Picture windows are fixed glass with no operating sash, so they offer the largest unobstructed view and the lowest air infiltration of any window type. Bay and bow window replacements typically combine a center picture window with flanking double-hungs or casements, supported by a structural header we verify load-rates before any sash goes in.
The glass package matters as much as the frame in a Minneapolis home. We install Low-E coatings designed for cold-climate (heating-dominant) homes. Argon-filled insulated glass units add another layer of thermal break. For homes with significant north or northwest exposure where Minnesota winter wind drives heat loss the hardest, triple-pane glass is a measurable upgrade. We will not push you to triple-pane on a south-facing window where double-pane low-E is more than sufficient. Right glass for the right exposure is how the warranty and the heating bill both stay where they should.
FAQ
Argon is a denser gas than air, which means it conducts heat more slowly between the inner and outer panes of a double-pane window. In Minnesota, where outdoor temperatures can drop to -20°F or colder, that slower transfer rate reduces the amount of heat your furnace has to replace. Standard air-filled double-pane windows lose that performance advantage as the seals age and air infiltrates the gas cavity, argon-filled units with intact seals maintain their efficiency rating over the life of the window.
Hollow vinyl frames contain air pockets that allow cold to conduct straight through the frame cavity, creating a thermal bridge between outside and inside. Foam-filled frames eliminate those air channels, significantly reducing conductive heat loss through the frame itself. In Minnesota's climate, where frames are exposed to repeated freeze-thaw cycling, foam fill also stabilizes the structure against the warping and seal failure that hollow frames develop over time. It's a meaningful difference, not a marketing claim.
Our lifetime warranty covers both the window components, glass, frame, hardware, weatherstripping, and the labor to repair or replace them if they fail. That includes seal failures that cause fogging between the panes, hardware malfunctions that prevent proper operation, and any defects in the frame or weatherstripping. Labor warranties are the part most companies quietly exclude. We don't. The warranty travels with the home, so if you sell, the coverage transfers to the new owner.
Most residential window replacement projects in Minnesota are completed in a single day. The timeline depends on the number of windows being replaced and whether any structural corrections are needed around the openings. Our crew handles full removal of the existing units, sealing and preparation of the rough opening, installation, and interior and exterior trim finishing. We don't leave a job with gaps to close on a return visit, the job is done when we leave.
Window replacement can be done year-round in Minnesota, including winter. Our crews are experienced working in cold conditions, and the installation window is brief enough that interior heat loss during the swap is minimal. Frankly, if your current windows are drafting badly, waiting until spring means paying to heat outside air for several more months. Cold-weather installs are routine for us, we've been doing this in Minnesota winters for 25 years.
Dual weatherstripping means the window sash contacts two separate compression seals when closed rather than one. In climates with extreme temperature swings, single weatherstripping loses contact as frames expand and contract with the seasons, allowing air infiltration around the sash edges. Dual seals maintain contact even when one layer has compressed or shifted slightly, which is a practical necessity in a Minnesota climate where the same window frame is exposed to 100-degree temperature swings over the course of a year.
Our Approach
Schedule a window consultation appointment online or over the phone. You will get a call the day before to confirm the appointment time.
A representative from TWS will meet you at your home, walk you through options, take measurements, and do a free in-home inspection. You'll receive a quote that same day.
If you decide to move forward with your project, you'd make a small deposit, and we'd then begin scheduling your project for installation.
A team member will be in touch, walking you through every step from this point until the project is complete.
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