Windows in Spicewood at Balcones Village, Austin, TX

Why did this Spicewood home need new windows?

The original windows were tired and leaky, common for homes of this age in 78750. Older single-pane and worn aluminum units let heat pour in during summer and drove up cooling bills.

• Homeowner reached out through an internet search in April 2022
• Existing openings showed drafts and poor seals
• One window opening needed its height changed to fit the new layout
• Cedar pollen and dust had settled into failing gaps around the frames

What made NT Windows Twinsulator the right pick?

We went with NT Windows Twinsulator aluminum units for a specific reason. Aluminum frames stay dimensionally stable when Austin days push past 100 degrees, and Twinsulator glass handles the heat load far better than the old panes. The homeowner also wanted a bold dark bronze look, which changes how you seal the job. Dark frames absorb more heat, so we use clear caulk instead of standard sealant to avoid discoloration and keep the finish crisp. That detail matters, and it's one homeowners rarely think about until a bronze frame is streaked with tan caulk.

• 11-plus windows total, with mulled units counted individually
• One oversized window over 120 united inches
• Clear caulk chosen specifically for the dark bronze finish
• Window foam packed behind each frame for a full air seal

How did the timeline actually play out?

This job ran long, and we want to be straight about why. The windows were ordered in late May, but lingering COVID-era manufacturing delays pushed delivery to late October. We installed them over several days that December, working opening by opening to keep the home sealed against winter cold. Siding came later, going up across multiple days in March, with painting following right behind. The full project closed out on March 31, 2023.

• Windows ordered: late May
• Windows received: late October (manufacturing backlog)
• Window install: multi-day, December
• Siding install: multi-day, March
• Painting: immediately after siding

What did the siding and paint work involve?

The new siding replaced worn exterior cladding that had taken years of sun and storm damage. Fresh boards gave the home a straighter, cleaner face and a better barrier against hail and driving rain.

• Siding installed over several days in March
• Exterior repaint done with Sherwin Williams products
• Materials sourced through local suppliers including ABC Supply Co. and Lowe's
• Paint followed siding to protect the new surface fast

What were the results?

The home feels different from the street and from inside. Rooms hold their temperature better, outside noise dropped, and the bronze windows against fresh paint give the place a modern, finished look.

• Tighter thermal envelope for lower summer cooling strain
• Sealed frames that keep out cedar pollen and dust
• A weather-ready exterior built for hail season
• A cohesive, updated curb appeal