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Beautiful Bay Windows from SoftLite are Completely Customizable

Let your imagination run free with bay windows from SoftLite, which are customizable with countless combinations of window styles, colors, and energy-efficient glass options. A bay window actually is a set of windows arranged together in a pattern that extends outward from the home. The pattern includes three panels, like a triptych in a Renaissance cathedral. How those three panels are composed is completely up to you, and that’s where your imagination comes into play.

You can design your bay windows any way you like to match your home. For example, combine a picture window in the center with two casement windows on either side for ventilation. Go with a shingled gable effect on the outside, or add a sweeping metal roofing finish instead. Use custom-designed decorative glass, or any number of different grid patterns to create the effect you desire.

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With SoftLite bay windows, you can choose from among casement windows, picture windows, and double-hung windows, with a selection exterior colors. We also offer a custom color matching program to give you the choice of practically any color under the sun. Our bay windows also come with outstanding features that set them apart from other manufacturers, including:

  • SuperSeat™ base, with insulated window seating
  • Five interior woodgrain finishes
  • Comfort-Foam™ insulation
  • A welded sill pan
  • A threaded steel rod and chain bracing system to prevent sagging over time
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Features & Options

Features
Array of Configurations
1 1/2 inch Furniture Grade Hardwood Veneer Seat
Super Seat™
Edge Banding
ComfortFoam™
Low-e Glass
Solid Steel Threaded Rod Mulling
Fasteners
Cable-Free Chain Support System
Full Vinyl Capping and Wrap


Array of Configurations
Choose double hung or casement style windows in 10 degree, 15 degree, 30 degree or 45 degree three-window bays. Bow windows are available in 10 degree and 15 degree four-window, 10 degree five-window, or 10 degree six-window models.

Soft-Lite Bay Window Configuration








1 1/2 inch Furniture Grade Hardwood Veneer Seat
The interior face of our hardwood veneer lumber is hand-selected for book-matched seams with color and grain consistency and features no knots or glue lines. Each seat is whole-piece faced or minimally seamed for exceptional wood quality resulting in excellent stain and finish appearance.

Soft-Lite Bay Windows Furniture Grade Hardwood Veneer Seat







Super Seat™
Our exclusive Super Seat™ measures an impressive three inches in total thickness, consisting of a full 1 1/4 inch hardwood seatboard, Dow® polyisocyanurate high-density R9 foam board, plus a 3/4 inch exterior-grade ply fused into one base for the ultimate in structural and Best-in-Class thermal performance.

Soft-Lite Bay Window Super Seat
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Edge Banding
An uncommon aesthetic enhancement, edge banding wraps and protects the revealed edges of the hardwood veneer for durable protection against moisture and to enhance the finished appearance of the installed unit.

Soft-Lite Bay Window Edge Banding




ComfortFoam™
Strategic main-frame and sash chambers are fully insulated with ComfortFoam™, an environmentally friendly CFC free foam insulation. ComfortFoam™ filled vinyl frames are superior in insulating properties to all other type of multi-chambered hollow Vinyl, fiberglass and solid wood windows.

Soft-Lite Bay Windows ComfortFoam


Low-e Glass
All of our bays and bows come with low-e glass with argon gas fill standard. Additional glass enhancements are available.

Soft-Lite Bay Windows Low-E Glass







Solid Steel Threaded Rod Mulling
Compare against lesser designs where mulling is little more than a capping with no structural function. This solid steel rod extends from above the units to its underside for total structural support. Two rods are included inside every bay or bow.

Soft-Lite Bay Windows Solid Steel Threaded Rod Mulling








Fasteners
Fastening methods vary widely among manufacturers. Countersunk weld nuts assure flush underside for smooth capping while the heavy-duty steel eyebolts function as strong links to the zero-sag chain support system.

Soft-Lite Bay Window Fasteners



Cable-Free Chain Support System
Cables stretch under the stress of gravity over time and need to be adjusted to maintain support. Not true with chains. Our chain support system holds 1,600 pounds of weight and renders the need for old-fashioned underbracing obsolete.

Soft-Lite Windows Bay Window Cable Free Support System
Full Vinyl Capping and Wrap
The Super Seat™ is capped permanently along its exposed outer edges by the same virgin vinyl used to make our windows. This system affords easy water run-off and created a beautiful finished look with no need for on-site caulk or glue.

Soft-Lite Bay Window Full Vinyl Capping and Wrap

Options
Energy Efficient Glass
Solid Color Choices
Exterior Foil Laminates
Interior Wood Grain Finishes
Decorative Grid Options
Decorative Grid Patterns
UV Fade Protection
Pre-Finished External Knee Brace
Hip-Style Roof System
Roof Clad Kits
Designer Architectural Glass
Exterior Color Coating Finishes


Energy Efficient Glass Options
In general, the better a window's insulated glass package, the more energy savings and comfort it will provide. One caveat ... don't be fooled by the focus some manufacturers place on “R” factor by itself. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Guide for Selecting Windows for Energy Efficiency, “The insulating value of an entire window can be very different from the glazing (glass package) alone. Instead, look at the certified NFRC “U” value for the entire window unit. The lower the “U” value the better the window will insulate. Industry standard is a “U” value of 0.30.

Solid Color Choices
When you chose a solid SoftLite color the "Solid" color runs deep. From the interior to the exterior of your home. Never worry about scratching the color off. It's impossible!

Barrington Limited Single Hung Color Choices Soft-Lite Windows



Exterior Foil Laminates
Delta-E™ Reflective Exterior Foil Laminates are a step up from SureCoat in longevity. This style window is available with any Exterior Foil Laminate option.

Barrington Limited Single Hung Color Choices Soft-Lite Windows


Interior Wood Grain Finishes
The look of real wood without the problems of periodic varnishing or painting.

Interior wood grain finish in light oak
Light Oak
Interior wood grain finish in medium oak
Medium Oak
Interior wood grain finish in cherry
Cherry
Interior wood grain finish in brazillian cherry
Brazilian Cherry





Decorative Grid Options
Both of our grid styles come in all the interior and exterior colors of the windows. Your home will be completely color matched. All contour and flat grids are contained within the insulated glass. The grids stay dirt-free for a lifetime and the outside glass remains easy to clean. This style window is available with any Decorative Grid option.

Flat grids and contour window grids in various finishes





UV Fade Protection
Solarban® SB-70XL® offers up to 94% of ultra-violet fade protection for your drapes and your interior furnishings... more than any glass package available in windows today. Don't be misled by claims of so-called low-e packages that claim fade protection. Low-e glass may reduce fading slightly, but does not screen out any of the most damaging UV rays. See actual comparisons above and judge for yourself. Only SB-70XL stands the test of time.

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Pre-Finished External Knee Brace
Provides support where the No-Sag chain support system cannot be used. This brace features a maintenance-free vinyl clad design that never needs painting and eliminates the job-site fabrication of braces. It is pre-sized to fit the custom projection of each bay or bow.

Pre-finished external knee brace




Hip-Style Roof System
Our roofs are custom-built to precisely match your custom bay or bow. CNC design and factory assembly ensures perfect fit every time. Ready for your installer's shingle system. Each roof is also notched to accommodate our hanging chain support system.

Bay window hip style roof system

Roof Clad Kits
Kits are pre-cut and pre-shaped to fit your bay or bow. Tooled seam caps are used to secure each panel and eliminate the possibility of leaks. Available in 16 ounce real copper, or in 28 decorator Kynar® painted colors.
roof clad kits in copper and painted color
Designer Architectural Glass
A true work of art. Designer Architectural Glass allows your creative spirit to take flight. Each custom art piece is hand cut and hand leaded together, to your specifications, and sandwiched between sealed insulated glass. Glass colors, leading colors and design options, including true v-grooved glass, allow an almost unlimited range of choice for any taste or home style.

Designer architectural glass in three styles

Exterior Color Coating Finishes
Sure-Coat™ is available in 14 standard colors. Our color matching system allows us to custom match any color you choose. For a small fee we send your color sample to our World Class color supplier for a perfect match. Sure-Coat is warranted for 10 years and can be reapplied in the field anytime afterward.

Almond
Black
Bronze
Champagne
Coastal Dune
Colonial Ivory
Gray
Rosewood
Royal Brown
Sandstone
Sierra
Terratone
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All SoftLite Windows Come With a Lifetime Warranty

In addition, all moving parts and the insulated seal are warranted against material defects and craftsmanship. Our bay windows will not rot, rust, warp, pit, corrode, or blister. Our colors will never fade.

To learn more about your many options for having SoftLite bay windows or bow windows or to schedule a consultation, contact a dealer near you.

Not sure what you need? No worries. Our professional dealers are here to help.

What People Say

Hannah
Hannah
Charlotte, NC
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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!
Michael
Michael
Chicago, IL
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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.
Chloris
Chloris
Rockville, MD
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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.
Steve & Marsha P.
Steve & Marsha P.
Charlotte, NC
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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.
Laura
Laura
Lake Wylie, SC
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We are very pleased with the quality of these windows and doors! We love the low-e coating and are looking forward to the extra saving on our utility bill. We love the quality and craftsmanship of these products. We will definitely be purchasing more and spreading the word to friends and family!
Pamela
Pamela
Evanston, IL
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I LOVE my new SoftLite windows! They are so easy to operate and clean and they look AMAZING!
Nancy
Nancy
Peachtree Corners, GA
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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!
S.S.
S.S.
Chicago, IL
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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!
Jonathan
Jonathan
Charlotte, NC
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We love our new windows! Cost effective, energy-efficient and look great to top it all off. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Joseph
Joseph
Cornelius, NC
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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.
Michael
Michael
Salisbury, NC
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"After comparing many brands of vinyl replacement windows such as those found in big box stores, and brands like Pella ( the showroom versión not the Lowe’s product ) Softlite was a superior quality window. They had a very competitive price once installed. We are very happy with the results! it updated our 1965 ranch home home to be energy-efficient and more updated in style and function. The windows feel solid. They open and close well they don’t fall when you open them. This companies windows in the Classic Plus line have great features and a great price point. We never thought replacing windows for the entire home was possible for us till we found the Classic Plus line."
Cathleen
Cathleen
Silver Spring, MD
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Beautiful new bay window in my kitchen. I love it and my cats do, too.
Lisa
Lisa
Charlotte, NC
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Love these windows. They are so beautiful. Really enhances curb appeal of home. So easy to use. Love the way they function for cleaning too.
Frank and Margie
Frank and Margie
Falls Church, VA
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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!
Stephanie
Stephanie
Greensboro, NC
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We love our new windows. They are more energy-efficient. With the slight tint, we can see outside great but people can’t see in.
Rusell
Rusell
Gaithersburg, MD
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I was very pleased with the quality and features of our new Pro series windows. The dealer was equally superb and professional from the sales process through installation.
John
John
Charlotte, NC
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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.
Paul
Paul
Barefoot Bay, FL
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We are very pleased with these windows. The sliding mechanisms are nice & smooth. The picture windows are beautiful. Well done SoftLite!
Jarrod
Jarrod
Gastonia, NC
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The windows look and operate wonderfully! We couldn't be more pleased. We were hesitant to replace our old wooden windows in a historical home but the windows we purchased fit in wonderfully! They're very well constructed and we've already noticed a noise and heat/cool transfer reduction.
Nancy
Nancy
Fairborn, OH
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We are very satisfied with our windows. The house is warmer and there is less noise from the freeway. They are beautiful windows.
Megan
Megan
New Carlisle, OH
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Great windows, great dealership who we purchased them from and completed the installation. Love the updated look to our home.
Kevin
Kevin
Charlotte, NC
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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.
Kristin G.
Kristin G.
Kennesaw, GA
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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.
Tony
Tony
Monroe, NC
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We are very happy with our windows and they exceeded our expectations!
Katie
Katie
Charlotte, NC
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So far I'm LOVING everything about these windows. They're beautiful and efficient!
Natalie
Natalie
Chicago, IL
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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.
Pam
Pam
Harrisburg, NC
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Thrilled with our new windows! Just installed yesterday and I’ve already noticed a difference in energy use and sound insulation.
Kurt
Kurt
Alexandria, VA
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All our windows and doors in our home are now SoftLite - great products - we're very happy with them!
Susan
Susan
Statesville, NC
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The windows are very good replicas of the originals without the headaches associated with single pane glass and ropes and weights and make the house look well cared for. Thank you SoftLite.
Tony
Tony
Harrisburg, NC
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Love the new windows! Outside noise has been cut down a good deal. We replaced original windows that were 20 plus years old with SoftLite windows. The crew that installed the windows were great and even worked around my crazy work from home, double-shift schedule.
Phyllis
Phyllis
Pineville, NC
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Love the new window. Looks beautiful and almost identical to my older windows which is what I was looking for. Could not have been an easier process. Thanks.
Jim
Jim
Matthews, NC
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Thanks for the gorgeous upgrade to our rooms. Quiet, comfortable temperature, and beautiful!
Kate
Kate
Charlotte, NC
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We love our new windows. They are easy to open and clean. Less noise from outside is a plus too. We'd definitely recommend them to our friends and family.
Dante
Dante
Huntersville, NC
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Beautiful windows!! The house is cooler and quieter!
Richard
Richard
Frederick, MD
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SoftLite windows have changed our screen porch into a lovely 3 season room.
Steve
Steve
Marshville, NC
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We're very happy with our windows, we think we made a wise choice over other competitors.
David
David
Charlotte, NC
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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.
Eric
Eric
Chicago, IL
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Your casement windows are so beautiful and energy-efficient. The glass lets in tons of light. When open they let in refreshing breezes and when closed they seal out cold air and urban noise.
Dianna
Dianna
Springfield, OH
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Love my new windows!
Jorge
Jorge
Germantown, MD
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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.
Aaron
Aaron
Matthews, NC
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These windows are incredible! Beautiful and really insulate the house well.
Neil
Neil
Charlotte, NC
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Very pleased with my new windows.
Jon
Jon
Harrisburg, NC
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I couldn’t be happier with my windows!
Katherine
Katherine
Charlotte, NC
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We love our new windows.
Christopher
Christopher
Greensboro, NC
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These SoftLite windows were easy to install and the look gives any old house that new modern look.
Crystal
Crystal
Statesville, NC
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Finally functional and we can see our back yard for the first time in years!
Frederic
Frederic
Strongsville, OH
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These soft light Kingsroyal Glide Patio Doors are everything I anticipated!
Gregory
Gregory
Chicago, IL
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Nice high quality windows, as far as I can tell!
Christine
Christine
Gaithersburg, MD
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The SoftLite Pro windows are beautiful. I am very happy with them.
William
William
Atlanta, GA
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Fantastic job!
Jennifer
Jennifer
Dallastown, PA
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Easy to use and look great in our rental property!
Max
Max
Charlotte, NC
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SoftLite windows transformed my backyard patio into a sunroom.
James
James
Charlotte, NC
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We love our beautiful new SoftLite Windows!
Laurent
Laurent
Reston, VA
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Everything was great. Very nice and clean looking windows.
Barney
Barney
Iron Station, NC
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Solid product. We were sold on the quality of the materials.
Kenneth
Kenneth
Atlanta, GA
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Great looking window.
Brittany
Brittany
New Berlin, WI
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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!
Nick
Nick
Greensboro, NC
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Windows look so much better than my old windows.
Daniel
Daniel
Fort Mill, SC
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Great window, very happy.
Richard
Richard
Catawaba, NC
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These windows look wonderful and the entire experience was better than expected!! Hurray!
Michael
Michael
Charlotte, NC
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Looks great!
Suk C.
Suk C.
Fort Mill, SC
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The windows look good! Thank you.

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