Window manufacturing and insulation

1Before any window or door is removed, your dealer measures each opening to ensure every unit is built to your required size.

2.Remove Old Unit and Install New Unit
Your Milgard dealer is experienced in knowing which method of installation is best for each type of home siding.

3.Insulate and Trim Interior
Perimeter insulation is added to seal drafts. Interior trim, which varies by dealer, is hung to create a finished look.

4.Seal and Finish Exterior
Your dealer seals the exterior to make it watertight and does final touchup. That's it.

An important consideration when choosing replacement windows and doors is the exterior finish of your home. Our products can be installed in just about any type of home, whether it's made of wood, brick, or even stucco.


What is reflective insulation (a radiant barrier)?

Reflective insulation (also called a radiant barrier) is a metallic foil material (usually aluminum) designed to block radiant heat transfer across open spaces. According to the Dept. of Energy's (DOE) Radiant Barrier Fact Sheet, reflective insulation can be effective at reducing cooling bills and, possibly, reducing heating bills in homes. DOE also states that the performance and long-term cost-effectiveness of the product depends on number of factors, including: where the product is installed, how the product is installed, and the amount of existing insulation currently in the home. DOE and the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) have excellent and detailed web sites that explain how the product works, general guidance on the best way to install the product, which climates the product is most cost effective, and energy savings one could reasonably expect