Bay Windows

Thompson Creek’s® vinyl bay windows are the perfect choice for creating curb appeal while adding light and warmth to your home’s interior.

Our exterior bay windows are typically comprised of one center picture window that allows light to flood into your home. This center window is usually flanked by your choice of casement or double-hung windows on each side. Every bay window is made with the highest quality materials and our most energy-efficient glass for maximum durability, comfort and cost savings.

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Glass Package Options

Doublepane-glass – These windows feature two panes of standard low thermal emissivity, or Low-E, glass, separated by a spacer. The pocket between the two layers of glass is filled with argon gas and sealed. Argon gas is a inert gas that is non-toxic, colorless, and odorless gas that is heavier than air and displaces the air between the glass panes, acting as an insulator. All Thompson Creek windows start with the double pane glass package by default.

Triple pane windows – Triple Pane windows feature all the benefits of Double Pane windows with an added layer of thermal protection. An extra air pocket helps buffer temperature extremes. Three panes of Low-E glass add strength, energy efficiency, and durability. These windows are heavier than Double Pane windows, but offer more energy cost savings over time. The triple pane glass package is only available in our 7900 series premium windows.

Sound shield windows – Sound Shield is our proprietary noise abatement glass that filters out up to 35% more outside noise than our double pane glass package. We recommend Sound Shield for homes in loud areas with highway traffic, airports, trains or other outside disturbances. Sound Shield is available in awning, casement, picture windows, and our 7900 series premium double-hung and picture windows.

Obscure Glass – Available with double pane and triple pane glass packages. Obscure glass or “privacy glass” has a pattern embedded into its surface, making it difficult for to see through. Recommended uses: private offices, bathroom windows, private rooms.

Tempered Glass – Available with double pane, triple pane and Sound Shield glass packages. Tempered glass is 4-5 times stronger than conventional window glass. Tempered glass undergoes compression during its formation, meaning that it’s more break resistant. If it does break, it will break into smaller, less jagged pieces for your safety. Recommended uses: bathrooms, and windows less than 60 inches off the ground.

Screen Options

Half – Half-screens let in more light through the uncovered pane, allowing you to open one sash of your window while giving you a pristine view through the other half.

Full – Full-screens provide complete coverage for your window. This option allows you to partially open both sashes to better circulate air through your home, all while keeping bugs and leaves out.

(Optional) Trim Types

Modern – Trim helps define the style of your window while covering the seam between your window and the wall where it is installed. Our Modern-style trim offers clean lines and stark, 90 degree angles.

Colonial – Trim helps define the style of your window while covering the seam between your window and the wall where it is installed. Our Colonial-style trim offers stately curves redolent of classic woodworking.

(Optional) Grid Types

Flat – Our flat grids offer a sleek, contemporary take on the simulated divided-lite grid. Flat grids are installed between the glass layers, partitioning the window while allowing for easy cleaning.

Contoured – Our contoured grids give a sense of classical elegance with their stately curves and colonial feel. Contour grids are installed between the glass layers, partitioning the window while allowing for easy cleaning.

SDL – Windows used to be made of multiple small panes of glass. A simulated divided-lite (SDL) grid emulates a traditional divided window, with grid elements on the interior and exterior glass.

Speciality Grid Patterns

A colonial grid pattern is probably what you think of when you imagine a classic window grid. Both the top and bottom half of the window are divided into six equal rectangles, making for a classic and versatile look that fits many styles. You can also consider going half-colonial, where the bottom half of the window is left undivided by grilles.

Colors

Custom – We can match most colors in the Sherwin Williams catalog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a replacement bay window?

A combination of three windows joined at an angle, a true replacement bay window extends out beyond your walls to add space to your room. A replacement bay window also has a type of roof attached above and a seat board below.

A replacement bay window is custom-built to fit within the opening of an existing window. It is built to fit precisely and can be installed without disturbing the interior and exterior areas around the window. Since custom windows are made to fit precisely, they are the most energy efficient.

How long does bay window installation take?

In most cases, our factory-trained crews can replace a bay window in one day.

Where should I buy my bay windows? Is there a specific recommended room for bay windows?

We recommend partnering with a window company that manufactures their own energy efficient bay windows, has a proven reputation for quality products and customer service, and provides a comprehensive warranty on every product they sell – including installation and labor.

It also makes sense to work with a company that manufactures their bay windows locally, which saves a significant amount on shipping charges. At Thompson Creek, we are accountable for the entire process from window design through installation. Additionally, we participate in the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) certification and labeling process, as well as the ENERGY STAR® program.

What factors go into the replacement bay windows costs?

There is no set rate to determine the cost of your new bay windows, without inspecting the property and installation requirements.. We recommend requesting a free no obligation quote, which includes a consultation with one of our experts. At the end of that consultation, you will receive a written proposal with the finished price and any available financing options.

What is low-e glass in a bay window and why is it important?

Low-emissivity, or low-e glass, is a very thin coat of material that reflects heat away from the window’s surface, keeping heat out in the summer and inside in the winter. Low-e glass is the most cost-effective way to increase the efficiency of your windows. It can also help reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation entering your home, reducing discoloration or fading to your furniture and carpet.

Are bay windows a good replacement option for older homes in Maryland, DC, and Virginia?

Many colonial and traditional-style homes throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the DC suburbs were built with bay windows as a standard architectural feature. Replacing original wood bay windows with modern vinyl units is one of the most common projects Thompson Creek handles in the region. New bay window installations maintain the character of the original opening while significantly improving insulation and eliminating the drafts, rot, and failed seals that are common in windows more than 20 years old. Thompson Creek custom-manufactures each unit to fit the existing opening, so no structural changes to the wall are required.

Do replacement bay windows add resale value to homes in Maryland and Virginia?

Bay window replacements consistently rank among the higher-return home improvement projects in the Mid-Atlantic market. The combination of added interior space, improved curb appeal, and better energy performance makes them appealing to buyers in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, where older housing stock is common and buyers expect to see bay windows in traditional home designs. A professional installation with a transferable warranty adds additional value at resale because the buyer inherits coverage on both the product and the labor. Thompson Creek’s 50-year no-hassle warranty transfers to new owners automatically.

How much energy can I save when I replace my windows with bay windows?

This depends on various factors, such as how many windows you currently have, the windows’ age and condition, wall and attic insulation, as well as how you use other items in your home that use energy. Thompson Creek windows exceed ENERGY STAR® standards and can help lower heating and cooling bills.

Will replacement bay windows add resale value to my home?

Almost without exception, new windows, siding, doors and gutters will add significant value to your property. First, when it’s time to sell your home, the new buyer will negotiate your asking price downward when they factor in the cost of windows, siding or gutters that will need to be repaired or replaced. Second, studies show that the two most important items on a new homebuyer’s list are energy efficiency and less exterior maintenance. According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, a homeowner can recoup a significant portion of the cost of a typical window replacement project.