Upgrade your home. Respect the whole building.

A condo window project has more moving parts than the glass. Put approvals, access, and your neighbors into the plan.

Start with the association packet.

Request the current architectural application, approved frame colors, glass appearance rules, and any building-specific product specifications. Confirm who owns or is responsible for the openings under your governing documents. An association’s approval is separate from the local building permit.

Get the specifications aligned.

The selected product needs to fit the opening’s technical requirements and the building’s exterior rules. Final measurements, approval documents, and a clear opening schedule help keep the association, project professional, and homeowner working from the same information.

Plan the route, not just the room.

Delivery and installation can affect shared spaces. Coordinate practical details before confirming a work date.

Loading zones, parking, and delivery restrictions.
Elevator reservation, dimensions, and protection requirements.
Approved working hours and advance resident notices.
Common-area protection and daily debris removal.
Access arrangements for occupied or seasonal units.
Building contacts and required contractor documentation.

Leave a clear paper trail.

Keep the written association approval, selected specifications, permit information, and inspection records together. Ask how changes will be communicated and approved. At completion, document operation checks, finish items, and the handover of maintenance and warranty information.

Planning more than one unit?

Identify the decision maker, funding approach, desired phasing, and any repeated opening types. Each unit still needs appropriate measurements and scope review. Shared-building work benefits from one coordinated plan, without assuming all units are identical.

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Before you get started

Questions homeowners ask first.

Costs, timing, approvals, and the details worth asking about.

All your questions, answered

Do I need permits and HOA approval?

Expect replacement work to require a review of local permit requirements. Your city or county building department determines the applicable process. Condo and HOA approvals are separate from building permits; obtain written architectural approval where required before ordering.

How long does the project take?

There are two timelines: getting ready and installing. Product selection, final measurements, approvals, permitting, and manufacturing happen before installation. Opening count, access, weather, and repairs affect installation time. Ask for a project-specific schedule before signing.

What should I move before installation?

Clear access to each opening, move fragile items, and plan for furniture, blinds, alarm contacts, children, and pets. Confirm who removes and reinstalls window treatments and sensors, and what protection is included for floors and nearby surfaces.

What happens at the final inspection?

The inspector reviews the permitted work against the applicable approved documents. Keep labels and required records available until your project professional says they can be removed. A final walkthrough should also cover operation, locks, cleanup, and outstanding items.

Your home is worth it.

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