Picture & fixed windows
Large non-opening glass for the view — also called direct-set windows.
Frame the whole Texas sky
Windows, Window Walls & Floor-to-Ceiling Glass
Picture windows, fixed glass, casements, tilt-and-turns and entire walls of glass — all in the same finish and sightline as your doors.
Windows & Window Walls in Texas
What you need to know
Windows make or break a modern Texas home. The right mix of fixed glass for the view and operable windows for breeze, matched in color and profile to your doors, is what makes a house look custom.
We supply new-construction and replacement windows in aluminum, steel, steel-look, fiberglass and clad wood, with glass packages chosen for Texas sun, storms and energy codes.
Also known as
- picture window
- fixed window
- direct-set window
- casement window
- awning window
- tilt and turn window
- single hung window
- double hung window
- sliding window
- transom window
- clerestory window
- floor-to-ceiling windows
- window wall
- curtain wall
- corner window
- steel windows
- steel-look windows
- black frame windows
- impact windows
- hurricane windows
- energy-efficient windows
- replacement windows
- new construction windows
Styles & configurations
Types of windows & window walls
Casement windows
Hinged at the side and crank or push open for strong ventilation and a tight seal.
Awning windows
Hinged at the top so you can vent even during light rain.
Tilt-and-turn windows
European-style windows that tilt in to vent or swing in fully for cleaning and egress.
Single-hung, double-hung & sliding windows
Traditional operation for bedrooms and classic elevations.
Transom & clerestory windows
High glass that adds daylight and privacy.
Window walls & floor-to-ceiling glass
Stacked and mulled units that turn a wall into glass.
Corner & specialty shapes
No-post corners, arches, rounds, trapezoids and gable glass.
Impact / hurricane windows
Laminated glass systems for coastal and windborne-debris regions.
Available in every collection
Pick your level
The Texas standard
Lone Star Classic
Picture, casement, awning, hung and sliding windows with dual-pane Low-E glass in classic sightlines.
See the collectionBuilt tougher, built bigger
Longhorn Robust
Window walls, tilt-and-turns and larger fixed glass in slimmer commercial-grade frames, with triple-pane and impact options.
See the collectionNo limits
The Texas Special
Minimal-frame and true steel or bronze windows, structural corner glass and custom shapes.
See the collectionCustomization
- Frame material & color (interior and exterior)
- Divided lites and grid patterns
- Low-E, tinted, obscure, laminated and low-iron glass
- Screens and hardware finishes
- Mulled combinations and custom shapes
- Egress and code compliance
Built for Texas
Texas sits mostly in energy-code climate zones 2 and 3, where solar heat gain is the big enemy. We recommend Low-E glass with a low SHGC for most exposures, impact glass in coastal counties, and laminated glass for sound and security near busy roads.
Windows & Window Walls FAQ
What is the difference between a picture window and a fixed window?
Both are non-opening windows. 'Fixed window' describes any window that does not open; a 'picture window' is a large fixed window framed to showcase a view. Direct-set windows are fixed glass set straight into the frame for the slimmest look.
What are the best windows for Texas heat?
Thermally broken or insulated frames with dual- or triple-pane Low-E glass and a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Orientation matters: west and south glass benefits most from high-performance coatings and shading.
Do I need impact or hurricane windows in Texas?
In coastal windborne-debris regions, codes and insurers often require impact-rated windows or shutters. Inland, many owners still choose laminated glass for hail, security and noise.
Do black window frames get too hot?
Dark frames absorb more heat, but thermally broken frames and quality finishes are designed for it. We help you balance the look with performance.
Can you do replacement windows, or only new construction?
Both. We handle new custom homes and replacement projects, including enlarging openings for bigger glass.
Pairs well with
Full-Home Glazing Packages
Every window, door, glass wall, garage door and railing — planned together so your home looks custom, performs in Texas weather and installs on schedule.
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Pivot Doors
The biggest front doors in Texas swing on a pivot. We design them in steel, wood, glass and aluminum — scaled to your home and matched to every window around them.
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Sliding, Multi-Slide & Lift-and-Slide Doors
Huge glass panels that glide aside — stacking, pocketing into the wall or turning the corner — for a view that stays wide open even when the doors are closed.
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- All of Texas — and projects nationwide
- Doors, windows, garage doors, railings and interior glass
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