Boise's Window Company Since 1980
Wood Windows Inc has been measuring, installing, and servicing windows in Boise for 46 years — from Craftsman bungalows in the North End to new builds in Harris Ranch and view homes in the foothills. We're headquartered ten minutes away in Garden City, our installers are our own employees (never subcontractors), and we're an authorized dealer for Andersen, Marvin, Milgard, Kolbe, and Velux.
That combination matters in Boise more than most places, because Boise housing isn't one thing. The right window for a 1910 Warm Springs Victorian is the wrong window for a 2005 stucco two-story off Maple Grove. We've worked on both — thousands of times.
What Boise's Climate Does to Windows
Boise is high desert: IECC climate zone 5B. Summer afternoons regularly break 100°F, winter nights drop into the teens, and the air is dry year-round. That 85-degree annual swing is hard on windows in three specific ways:
- Seal failure. Big daily temperature swings cycle the insulated glass unit's seals until they fail — that's the fog you see between panes on 15-to-20-year-old builder-grade vinyl all over the Bench and West Boise.
- Solar heat gain. West-facing glass in Boise takes a beating from late-afternoon summer sun. A low SHGC Low-E coating is the difference between a livable room and one you avoid until 9 p.m.
- Vinyl fatigue. Dark-colored vinyl frames expand and contract enough in our sun that cheaper extrusions warp, letting locks and sashes fall out of alignment.
The fix isn't a brand slogan — it's picking the right ratings. For Boise we generally spec U-factor ≤ 0.30, SHGC 0.25–0.35 on east/west elevations, and insist on NFRC-certified numbers rather than marketing claims.
Old Boise Homes Are Our Specialty
The North End, East End, and Warm Springs corridors are full of homes where vinyl replacement windows would be both ugly and, in the conservation overlays, potentially disallowed. Exterior changes visible from the street in Boise's historic districts can require a Certificate of Appropriateness before work begins.
This is where being an Andersen, Marvin, and Kolbe dealer earns its keep: clad-wood and wood windows that match original profiles, divided-light patterns, and casing depth — with modern Low-E glass hiding inside the traditional look. We've replaced windows on historic homes across Boise, including projects like the Harrison Boulevard work in our portfolio.
Newer Boise Homes: The Builder-Grade Problem
If your home went up between 1995 and 2015 — much of Southeast Boise, the Bench infill, and everything toward Meridian — odds are it got the cheapest vinyl window that met code. Twenty years later the symptoms are predictable: fogged glass, sticking sashes, drafts you can feel from the couch. Full-frame replacement with a mid-tier or better window (Milgard for value, Andersen or Marvin for the long haul) is usually the highest-comfort-per-dollar upgrade those homes can get.
How We Work in Boise
Every Boise job starts with a free in-home measure and an honest conversation about what your house actually needs — we sell several brands, so we're not forced to pitch one answer. Your quote is a firm number. Installation is done by Wood Windows employees who've done this for years, the job site gets cleaned every day, and the warranty work — if it's ever needed — comes back to the same company that sold and installed the windows. That's been the arrangement since 1980.
Call (208) 376-2200 or request a quote on this page, and we'll get you on the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does window replacement cost in Boise?
Most full-frame window replacements in Boise run $650 to $1,800 per window installed, depending on material and size — quality vinyl at the lower end, clad-wood and fiberglass at the upper end. A typical 10-window home lands between $8,000 and $16,000. We quote firm numbers after a free in-home measure, and we set our prices annually — no inflated quote followed by a fake discount.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Boise?
Usually not. Like-for-like replacement — same size opening, no structural change — doesn't require a City of Boise permit. If you're enlarging an opening, adding a window, or converting a window to a door, a permit is required, and we handle that paperwork as part of the job. Homes in the North End or East End historic districts may also need design review before changing what's visible from the street.
What windows work best for Boise's climate?
Boise sits in IECC climate zone 5B: 100-degree summers, winter lows in the teens, and very dry air. Look for a U-factor of 0.30 or lower for winter comfort and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) around 0.25–0.35 to tame west-facing summer sun. Dual-pane Low-E units meet this comfortably; triple-pane adds comfort on north-facing and bedroom windows but isn't mandatory here.
How long does window replacement take in Boise?
Once your windows arrive from the manufacturer (typically 3–8 weeks depending on brand and options), our crews replace most full-house jobs in one to three days. Because our installers are Wood Windows employees — not subcontractors — we control the schedule and don't leave your house half-finished between crews.
Does Wood Windows Inc service the Boise foothills?
Yes. We work throughout the foothills — Highlands, Somerset, Quail Ridge, Hidden Springs, Avimor — where wind exposure and intense sun make design pressure ratings and proper flashing more important than on the valley floor.
Last reviewed 2026-07-04 by Wood Windows Inc — (208) 376-2200