Let us help you make an informed decision

When it comes to replacing doors and windows, there’s so many options that can provide a multitude of benefits to you and your home. Learning about the various material options and how they may fit into your budget is a first great step.

We take the stress out of projects

Thinking of a deck for your new pool or needing a new roof due to storm damage? Simply reach out to schedule an estimate and discuss options that meet your needs and budget.

Benefits of exterior remodeling

Increased Safety
Better energy efficiency
Curb appeal
Diverting water and elements away from your home
Additional entertaining space
Increased longevity of your home’s structure
Enjoy the outdoors more
Potential increase of home value
Avoiding costlier replacements down the road

Things to consider when purchasing new doors

A successful home remodeling project is only as good as the research and planning that goes into it. Below are some things to keep in mind. I personally like to meet with my clients and figure out what works best together. Depending on the project, I often bring samples of various materials and colors to help give my clients an idea of what is currently popular and available for their home.

1. Longevity

Although it is not as fun or exciting as picking out colors and decor for your home, thinking about how to improve the longevity of your home is crucial. Things such as ensuring the gutters and downspouts are in good condition and free from debris, treating any wood surfaces are not protected properly, checking that roofing is not raised in spots or showing wear and tear from the elements, and making sure that windows are efficient and not allowing water or air into your home. Burkhard Remodeling can provide you with a free inspection of the exterior and a list of items needing attention sooner vs later plus what can wait until a little later down the road to give your budget some breathing room.

2. Efficiency

These days you can’t do much without hearing about energy efficiency. Everything from cars to appliances to home materials are being made to increase efficiency. Nothing screams high utility bills more than old drafty single pane windows and lack of insulation and proper caulking anywhere air can get indoors. Even though not technically an exterior project, your attic is the most important place to ensure it is properly insulated and ventilated- We can help with this.

3. Outdoor living

Here in Northeast Ohio, we have to enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. Do you have an old deck that could use a little love and hopefully extend its life a few more years? Perhaps you’d like to add a screened in porch onto the back of your home or a three-season room. Did you finally get a pool and would love a deck around it? Maybe none of those are it and you’d like to replace the old original wood flooring on your century home’s front porch. We can help you with all of these projects and more. Simply give us a call or email us and we can schedule a day and time that is convenient for you to have us come take a look and chat about options based on your budget.

4. Curb Appeal

Is your home looking a little outdated and tired? Do you have old wood siding and wish to replace it with a newer material? Increasing your homes curb appeal can help with selling your home and making your spouse happier also- hah! We have a multitude of manufacturers of high-quality windows, siding, and roofing with so many styles and colors to choose from. Although, smaller changes can also increase curb appeal such as a new mailbox, new hand railing, new front door, or new shutters- Rob loves to make custom ones for clients that would like wood shutters stained or painted in a design they saw on Pinterest or elsewhere.

The Benefits of New Doors

New windows are one of the most important and beneficial home improvement projects. The benefits are many and offer a good return on the investment between lower utility bills and appeal to homebuyers when and if you decide to sell.

12 Benefits of replacing old windows with new

Energy savings
Noise Reduction
Curb Appeal
Enhanced home security and safety
Improved home comfort
Increased Home Value
Low maintenance
Stop water intrusion
Limits sun bleaching of carpets and furniture
Ease of use to open and close
Easier cleaning with tilt-in windows
Help extend the life of your HVAC system

Affordable Prices

We might not be the least expensive option you have upfront, but we are the option that will save you more money in the long run due to our superior products. We think BOGO window deals are a joke and so should you. We give honest, upfront pricing with NO hidden costs or fees. We work WITH not AGAINST our customers to find the best fit for your home and budget.

Quality Craftsmanship

Your windows are made custom for you, with the features you choose. We do NOT offer the cheapest windows. We stay away from the basic standard window and door products because they are a lesser product that will not serve our customers well. We also only use the BEST caulk available. It costs a little more, but has a lifetime guarantee. Windows are only as good as the installer and caulk used also!

Honest Service

We believe in being honest. Period.
Burkhard Direct Windows and Doors takes pride in doing what is best for YOUR needs – not what is best for our wallet. During your free consultation, we will guide you through all your options for windows and door replacement solutions. We do NOT use subcontractors like the bigger companies. Our owner, Rob, is on every job.

What to look for in new doors

When you decide to invest in new windows for your home there are many features to choose from and product lines from each window manufacturer. Below we have listed a few of the most important features to look for in our opinion. If contacting multiple companies for estimates on your windows be sure you find out which line of windows they are quoting a price on. For instance, you would not want pay for high end windows and receive the manufacturers economy line windows. This is why it is crucial to take your time and learn a little bit about windows so you can make an informed decision.

1. Low e glass

Low-E coating reduces damaging ultra-violet light and temperature transmission.

2. Argon Gas

Argon gas fill between window panes resists temperature transfer. It adds an additional 1.67 R value to the window versus windows filled with air.

3. Vinyl Windows

Maintains their appearance over a lifetime plus vinyl is not a thermal conductor. Vinyl windows are easy to clean with the tilt-in feature that comes standard on every double hung window we install.

Burkhard Windows did an amazing job replacing all of the windows in our home as well as two new sliding doors and windows for our three-season room. We had collected estimates from 4 companies. Rob was friendly, explained the different features of new windows and which ones were worth are money and which ones we could forgo to stay in budget without sacrificing quality.

David Morris

Perry Twp.