Choosing Between Retrofit and Full-Frame Window Replacement in Coastal Homes
The Frame Decides More Than Most Homeowners Expect For homes near salt air, wind, and hurricane exposure, the frame, sill, and surrounding wall assembly matter as much as the window itself. Retrofit replacement, sometimes called insert replacement, keeps the existing frame in place and installs the new unit inside it. If the old frame is sound, square, and properly flashed, retrofit can be efficient and effective. When the hidden materials are already compromised, cov