New Construction Windows & Doors

New construction windows are primarily made for newly built homes or other new construction such as commercial buildings or a home addition. Installation of a new construction window requires that studs are exposed.

For most existing homes, replacement windows are the best option, but in rare cases it is beneficial to put new construction windows in an existing home. If the window frames in your existing home are in poor condition, the existing window frames would have to be removed and replaced before adding a new window. New construction windows require the studs in your home to be exposed, so in this situation new construction windows might be the best choice.

Yes, the size you order does not change based on installation method. The only difference is that new construction windows come with nail fins to help with installation. New construction windows are installed in a new building or when siding has been completely removed, whereas replacement windows are installed with an existing frame in place.

A new construction patio door is one that's installed in a new building or when all siding and trim has been removed. New construction patio doors require studs to be exposed so that the door can be attached directly to the frames.

Typically, replacement patio doors are used in existing homes. However, if an existing home has a patio door with a damaged frame or water leakage, it would be beneficial to replace the entire opening, down to the studs, by using a new construction patio door.