Why Painting is Important After Installing Full Frame Windows

Cal Energy, a leading roofing and window installation contractor based in Sacramento, provides both retrofit windows and “full frame windows,” sometimes referred to as “new construction windows,” on properties throughout the area.

Installing full frame windows is a great way to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency of your property. But it is important for homeowners to note that after these windows have been installed, it is a good idea to consider a new coat of paint on the exterior of your property – or at least, around where the windows are installed.

About Full Frame Windows and the Benefits of Paint

Full frame window installations involve replacing the entire window, including the frame, sash, and trim, offering an opportunity to upgrade your home’s appearance, energy efficiency, and value. This process allows for a thorough inspection of the surrounding wall structure, ensuring any hidden damage can be addressed, providing a solid foundation for your new windows.

Following a full frame window installation, however, the wood/vinyl surrounding the window will now be bare, and any new siding may also be in its original form. That is why it is important to make sure you quickly paint the property. Painting provides:

• Aesthetic Integration – Painting ensures that the newly installed windows blend seamlessly with the existing design and color scheme of your home, enhancing its overall curb appeal.
• Protection and Durability – Applying a high-quality coat of paint to the window frames and adjacent areas protects the material from the elements, preventing moisture penetration and wood rot, thereby extending the lifespan of the windows and surrounding structures.
• Energy Efficiency – Any time we install windows, we ensure there is a tight seal. But as the property ages, leaks can happen. Exterior paint can provide you with a longer lasting tight seal as it blocks the potential for air flow, even in the years ahead.

At Cal Energy, before we even begin a project, we will make sure that you’re aware of the need for painting so that you can make decisions as to whether you should consider full frame windows or retrofit. But we wanted to take a moment to explain why this painting is necessary, and the benefits that this painting will have for your windows in the long term.

If you’re ready to consider full frame windows for your property, and see the energy efficiency upgrades that they can provide, please contact Cal Energy today.