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If you’ve never bought replacement windows before, the process can be overwhelming. Fortunately, it’s easy to get up to speed. We’ll show you where to start, what features to look for, and what to expect from a dealer.
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What People Say
Charlotte, NCRead More
We love our new windows! We purchased an older ranch home with original 1950 windows and the drafts in each room were awful! Not only is our home far more energy efficient, but looks way better from the inside and out! We also love being able to easily open the windows from the top or bottom!
Chicago, ILRead More
We replaced thirteen original wood windows in the upstairs of our 112-year-old house. We were worried that the new vinyl windows would lack the charm and warmth of the old ones, but we were wrong. The Imperial Elite windows look fantastic. We were even able to duplicate the original pattern of the grilles in living room windows, preserving both the interior look and the curb appeal. Instead of hiring window washers with tall ladders, we can now clean the windows with ease ourselves thanks to the tilt-in feature.
Rockville, MDRead More
We have done many research on different brands of windows before we decided on SoftLite. We are happy with this decision. They are very stylish windows and easy to open and close.
Charlotte, NCRead More
We love watching birds and squirrels from our kitchen table and were not able to with our old windows. Now with our new SoftLite windows it's as if there was nothing between us and the birds. And the windows look great. Thanks, Steve & Marsha P.
Chicago, ILRead More
The windows are beautiful and are great for minimizing outdoor noise! We live on a moderately busy street and now it is so quiet and peaceful.
Evanston, ILRead More
I LOVE my new SoftLite windows! They are so easy to operate and clean and they look AMAZING!
Peachtree Corners, GARead More
We are loving our windows so far! Our 40-year-old house had all original windows, which were single-paned and in rather poor shape (some wouldn't open, the ones that would open wouldn't stay open, no screens, etc). Our air conditioner broke at the beginning of the summer and we haven't been able to get it replaced yet, but our new windows have kept the house much cooler during the day and we're able to open them at night, making the summer bearable. We love them!
Chicago, ILRead More
Replaced our beat up casement windows (half of them didn't open/ close properly and were starting to rot and some were drafty) with double hung. It's so nice to have windows that work, look nice and keep the heat out in the summer and cold out in the winter. We didn't like having to buy new windows for a house that was less than 12 years old (we had only been there for a few years) but it was some of the best money we ever spent!
Cornelius, NCRead More
These windows are far superior to what we had and the other windows we have in the house in terms of energy efficiency and quality.
Falls Church, VARead More
We are very happy with our new windows. They are easy to open and clean and they close and lock securely with very little effort. No more drafts!
Charlotte, NCRead More
The windows look great and I can already tell how well they are working. The house is no longer drafty. I really like how easy they are to open and tilt for cleaning. My only concern is how we will install blinds as the replacement window frame leaves a very shallow space for mounting the blinds.
Fairborn, OHRead More
We are very satisfied with our windows. The house is warmer and there is less noise from the freeway. They are beautiful windows.
New Carlisle, OHRead More
Great windows, great dealership who we purchased them from and completed the installation. Love the updated look to our home.
Charlotte, NCRead More
After only two weeks of springtime here in the South the windows have made a dramatic difference. The afternoon sun beats down on our house with these new windows I am able to sit at my desk comfortably and the AC has not turned on. They're incredibly easy to lift and lower, my 7 year old can do it without any issues.
Kennesaw, GARead More
I’m so happy with my new windows. They look great! Outside noise has been drastically minimized and I look forward to lower utility bills after replacing the original windows in this 1954 building.
Charlotte, NCRead More
So far I'm LOVING everything about these windows. They're beautiful and efficient!
Chicago, ILRead More
From my experience with SoftLite windows,I expected the sliding patio door to be wonderful, and it is. The door slides effortlessly, the screen door pull is designed to protect the screen by keeping your fingers away from it, the extra lock is easy to operate with your foot, and the structure of the door is quite airtight.
Alexandria, VARead More
All our windows and doors in our home are now SoftLite - great products - we're very happy with them!
Frederick, MDRead More
SoftLite windows have changed our screen porch into a lovely 3 season room.
Charlotte, NCRead More
Our dealer in NC did a fantastic job representing themselves and SoftLite windows. The windows look great, and have a slightly larger glass area than other lines we considered, which was important to us. I would recommend SoftLite to anyone researching vinyl windows. Excellent value.
Springfield, OHRead More
Love my new windows!
Germantown, MDRead More
It is so wonderful to be able to see clearly out of our windows and all of a sudden it is a little quieter in our home. Beautiful product and installation.
Matthews, NCRead More
These windows are incredible! Beautiful and really insulate the house well.
Charlotte, NCRead More
Very pleased with my new windows.
Harrisburg, NCRead More
I couldn’t be happier with my windows!
Statesville, NCRead More
Finally functional and we can see our back yard for the first time in years!
Strongsville, OHRead More
These soft light Kingsroyal Glide Patio Doors are everything I anticipated!
Chicago, ILRead More
Nice high quality windows, as far as I can tell!
Gaithersburg, MDRead More
The SoftLite Pro windows are beautiful. I am very happy with them.
Dallastown, PARead More
Easy to use and look great in our rental property!
Charlotte, NCRead More
SoftLite windows transformed my backyard patio into a sunroom.
Atlanta, GARead More
Fantastic job!
New Berlin, WIRead More
We love our new windows. Very affordable and they look so nice. They are not at all drafty like our old windows and the biggest perk to me is the ease of cleaning!
Greensboro, NCRead More
Windows look so much better than my old windows.
Catawaba, NCRead More
These windows look wonderful and the entire experience was better than expected!! Hurray!
Charlotte, NCRead More
Looks great!
Fort Mill, SCRead More
The windows look good! Thank you.
From the Blog
- Patio Doors- What You Need To Knowby SoftLite Windows & Doors on August 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Patio doors continue to be an aesthetic, eye-catching feature for home buyers. Not only do they require no interior space to open and close, but their glass allows more natural light into a home. They make a perfect addition to any living space, and work to bring the outdoors inside. Durable, secure and design friendly, patio doors are in.