We don’t just swap glass. We finish what we start.
Most window companies bolt in your new windows and disappear. We stick around. Our in-house crews, many on staff since the late ’90s, handle trim work, paint matching, and a cleanup so thorough you’d never know we were there. That’s been the standard at Woodruff since 1982, and it’s why families across Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, and Tucker Hill keep calling us back.
Precision Trim & Paint Matching
Your new single hung windows get custom-fitted exterior and interior trim, color-matched to your home’s existing palette. No exposed gaps. No mismatched caulk lines. Just a finished look that belongs.
In-House Crews. Never Subcontracted.
Every installer on your job works for Woodruff directly. Our lead crew member has been with us since 1997. You’ll know their names, and they’ll treat your home like their own.
Post-Install Walkthrough & Cleanup
Before we leave, we walk you through every window: how it locks, how it tilts, how to care for it. Then we clean up. Your landscaping, your floors, your sills, left better than we found them.
Explore Single Hung Window Replacement
Discover what makes single hung windows the superior choice for your home.
Built simple on purpose
Fixed Upper Sash
The top sash stays locked in place permanently. No settling, no drifting, no rattling. Fewer moving parts means a tighter seal and a longer-lasting window.
Tilt-In Lower Sash
The operable bottom sash tilts inward for easy glass cleaning from inside your home. No ladders, no climbing, no excuses to skip it.
Multi-Chamber Frame Construction
Reinforced vinyl or fiberglass frames with multiple insulating chambers block heat transfer and resist warping, even through a North Texas July.
Engineered for Texas summers that don’t quit
Cardinal LoĒ³-366 Low-E Glass
Triple-silver-coated glass blocks 95% of UV rays and rejects solar heat before it enters your home. It’s the standard glass package across our single hung installs.
Argon Gas Fill
Colorless, odorless argon gas between dual panes slows heat conduction, keeping your air conditioning where it belongs: inside.
ENERGY STAR South-Central Certified
Every single hung window we install meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 requirements for the South-Central climate zone (U-Factor ≤ 0.28, SHGC ≤ 0.23).
Locks that actually lock
Cam-Action Sash Locks
Metal cam-action locks pull the sash tight against the frame, compressing the weatherstrip for an airtight, secure closure every time.
Reinforced Meeting Rail
A heavy metal-reinforced center rail between the upper and lower sash resists forced entry, a structural advantage single hung windows hold over double hung designs.
Optional Keyed Locks & KidSafe Hardware
Add keyed window locks for ground-floor security, or KidSafe limited-opening hardware to keep little hands safe without sacrificing airflow.
Match the glass to the room
Tempered Safety Glass
Required by code near doors and in bathrooms, tempered glass shatters into small, rounded pieces instead of dangerous shards. Available on any single hung window we install.
Sound-Control Glass
Laminated glass options with an STC rating up to 34 reduce outside noise from nearby roads, construction, or that neighbor’s weekend landscaping crew.
Obscure & Decorative Glass
Frosted, rain, or patterned glass for bathrooms, entryways, and side-lites where you want natural light without the fishbowl effect.
SINGLE HUNG WINDOW SPECS & PERFORMANCE
Not all single hung windows perform the same. Here’s an honest look at what separates a standard replacement from a premium or architectural-grade install, based on real NFRC performance data for the South-Central climate zone.
|
Feature / Spec |
Good (Standard) |
Better (Premium) |
Best (Architectural) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Glass Panes |
Double-Pane |
Double-Pane with enhanced coating |
Triple-Pane |
|
Insulating Gas |
Argon |
High-Density Argon |
Krypton |
|
U-Factor (Lower is better) |
0.28–0.32 * |
0.23–0.28 * |
0.17–0.22 * |
|
Frame Material |
Vinyl |
Multi-chamber reinforced vinyl |
Fibrex® or Wood/Clad |
|
Warranty |
Limited Lifetime |
Limited Lifetime (transferable) |
Limited Lifetime + extended glass |
*Actual values vary by exact product configuration and window size.
What changes the day after installation
The difference isn’t subtle. Homeowners across Painted Tree and Stonebridge Ranch tell us the same thing: the house feels different. Quieter mornings. Even temperatures room to room. An energy bill that finally makes sense. Here’s what modern single hung windows actually deliver when they’re installed correctly.
Up to 25–30% reduction in heating and cooling energy loss through your windows.
Consistent indoor comfort with no more hot spots near south- and west-facing windows.
Measurably quieter rooms with sound-control glass options.
Fewer moving parts, fewer problems, for the next 20 years
Single hung windows are simpler by design, and that simplicity pays off. One operable sash, a sealed upper panel, and fewer components to wear out over time. For families in Craig Ranch and Trinity Falls replacing 10 or more windows at once, that reliability compounds across every opening.
One sash is all you need for airflow that actually works
Slide the lower sash up and fresh air moves through. The fixed upper panel means no accidental drafts, no rain sneaking in, and no worrying about small children or pets near an open upper window. Controlled ventilation without the complexity.
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Three steps. No six-hour presentations, no fake discounts.
From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, here’s exactly what happens.
Step 1
Free In-Home Consultation
We come to your home, measure your windows, and walk through your options: brands, glass packages, colors, and pricing. No pressure, no gimmicks. Most consultations take 45 minutes to an hour, and you’ll leave with a written quote the same day.
Step 2
Custom Manufacturing & Scheduling
Once you give the green light, your windows are custom-built to your exact measurements. Our typical lead time is three weeks, occasionally up to eight during peak season. We’ll lock in your installation date so you can plan around it.
Step 3
Expert Professional Installation & Walkthrough
Our in-house crew arrives on installation day, removes your old windows, installs the new ones with finished trim and paint matching, and walks you through every feature before cleaning up. Most whole-home projects wrap in one to two days.
What single hung windows actually cost. No surprises.
We believe you should know the ballpark before you ever pick up the phone. These ranges include the window, professional installation, trim work, paint matching, and post-install cleanup. Every quote is custom to your home and project scope, but here’s where most McKinney homeowners land.
Standard Single Hung
$800 – $1,100
per window installed
- Dual-pane with LoĒ² Low-E glass and argon gas fill
- Vinyl multi-chamber frame (white or almond)
- Meets ENERGY STAR South-Central requirements
- Limited lifetime warranty
Most Popular
Premium Single Hung
$1,200 – $1,600
per window installed
- Dual-pane with Cardinal LoĒ³-366 glass and argon gas fill
- Reinforced vinyl or fiberglass frame with expanded color options
- Exceeds ENERGY STAR requirements; warm-edge spacer system
- Limited lifetime transferable warranty
Architectural Single Hung
$1,500+
per window installed
- Triple-pane with Cardinal LoĒ³-366 + LoĒ-i89 glass and krypton gas fill
- Fiberglass or wood-clad frame with full color library
- Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
- Limited lifetime warranty with extended glass breakage coverage
Actual pricing varies based on window size, story level, customization, and total project scope. Volume pricing available for whole-home replacements. All quotes are free, written, and no-obligation.
Customization Options
Get your free quote. We’ll bring the tape measure.
Tell us a little about your project and we’ll reach out within one business day to schedule your in-home consultation.
Questions McKinney homeowners actually ask us
What’s the real difference between single hung and double hung, and which one should I get?
With a single hung window, the bottom sash slides up and down while the top stays fixed. With a double hung, both sashes move. The practical difference: single hung windows cost about 15–25% less per window, have fewer parts that can fail over time, and form a slightly tighter seal because one sash is permanently fixed. Double hung windows offer more ventilation flexibility and easier cleaning on upper floors since both sashes tilt in. For most first-floor rooms, bedrooms, and living spaces in McKinney homes, single hung is the smarter value play. We install both, and we’ll tell you honestly which makes more sense room by room.
How much does it cost to replace single hung windows in McKinney?
It depends on the brand, glass package, and how many windows you’re replacing, but most of our McKinney customers land between [PLACEHOLDER: $XXX and $X,XXX per window, installed]. That price includes the window itself, professional installation by our in-house crew, trim work, paint matching, and full cleanup. We publish our price ranges because we think you deserve to know the ballpark before you call. Every quote is custom, written, and comes with zero obligation.
How long does installation take, and how messy is it going to be?
For a typical whole-home project of 10–15 windows, installation takes one to two days. Single window replacements usually take a couple of hours per opening. As for the mess: our crews are known for leaving your home cleaner than they found it. We protect your floors, clean up every work area, and do a final walkthrough with you before we leave. Check our Google reviews; it’s one of the things people mention most.
Are single hung windows energy efficient enough for the Texas heat?
Absolutely, and in some ways they outperform double hung windows in hot climates. Single hung windows have one permanently sealed sash, which means one less opportunity for air infiltration. Every single hung window we install comes with Cardinal Low-E glass and argon gas fill as standard, and meets ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 requirements for the South-Central climate zone. For McKinney’s cooling-dominated climate, the Low-E coating is the real hero. It blocks solar heat gain before it enters your home, keeping your AC from working overtime between May and October.
Your windows are older than they look. Let’s fix that.
Whether you’re replacing two windows or twenty, we’ll give you straight answers, honest pricing, and an installation you won’t have to think about again.