TrueBuilt service
Window replacement
TrueBuilt Remodeling replaces windows across southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma, including full-frame replacement where original openings are out of square.
Representative design direction for homeowner planning conversations.
Why insert windows fail in old houses
An insert window drops into the existing frame. That works when the opening is square. In homes built before about 1940 — which is most of the older housing in this area — openings are frequently out of square by an inch or more, and an insert in an out-of-square opening either doesn't seal or looks wrong. Usually both.
We quote full-frame replacement on these houses. It costs more and it's the reason the finished opening looks original instead of retrofitted. We handle exterior wrap, interior casing, and trim as part of the job.
On historic homes
Original wood windows with sound frames and working hardware are often worth restoring rather than replacing, and replacement can reduce the character and the value of an older home. Where sashes are genuinely beyond repair, we specify replacements matched for proportion and muntin pattern rather than whatever is cheapest. We'll give you an honest read on which category yours fall into.