Installed window cost bands by type & frame material
Typical published planning values / code minimums — NOT a certified design or a compliance sign-off. Actual egress compliance and energy performance depend on your local building code (AHJ), climate zone, the exact product’s NFRC-rated U-factor & SHGC and the installation; confirm against local code and the manufacturer’s NFRC label, and consult a pro. Structural headers for enlarged openings, whole-building heat-load / HVAC sizing and code certification are set by code and a professional — not engineered here.
Installed windows run from vinyl double-hung at the low end to bay/bow and clad-wood at the high end. The bands below are LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only; you enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by size, type, frame material, glass package, full-frame vs insert, trim, disposal, height/access, region and labor. Use them with the cost by type and cost by frame material tools.
| Window type | Installed band (low) | Installed band (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Double-hung | $300.00 | $800.00 |
| Casement | $400.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Sliding | $350.00 | $900.00 |
| Awning | $400.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Picture | $300.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Bay / bow | $1,500.00 | $4,500.00 |
| Frame material | Installed band (low) | Installed band (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $300.00 | $800.00 |
| Aluminum | $350.00 | $900.00 |
| Composite | $450.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Fiberglass | $500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Wood | $800.00 | $2,000.00 |
LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only, installed (material + labor) per window. Enter the real price from your own quote. Bay/bow is priced per unit. Cost varies by size, glass package, full-frame vs insert, trim, disposal, height/access, region and labor.