This beautiful old two story brick structure is a former convent at a church complex in Monroe, Michigan. The front elevation is shown here after completion of replacement of all windows by the William Stanley co. The project utilized Marvin Insert Double Hung Windows, stained and finished by The William Stanley co. prior to installation to match the existing interior wood work. The exterior look was brightened with Marvin Cashmere exterior color and finished with Marvin Cashmere trim coil.

The Front elevation shown prior to window replacement with the old brown paint on the window exteriors.

An old window sash from the convent, typical of old double hung windows in need of replacement. Features include flaking paint, dried out glazing falling off, single glass with many cracked or broken panes, and balance systems consisting of ropes, pulleys and weights. Beside looking their age, the old windows were heavy, drafty and next to impossible to clean, but they were also a key part of the buildings historical look which the owners wanted to preserve.

Exterior view of the Marvin Clad Insert Double Hung replacement window on the convent. In addition to the aluminum cladding on the new windows, all exterior wood surfaces are covered in Marvin Cashmere trim coil perfectly color matched to the window. Simulated Divided Lights give the look of historic authentic divided lights but now with the energy efficiency of Insulated Low E glass with Argon gas between the glass panes. Full screens allow for ventilation with either the top or bottom sash and both sash tilt in for easy cleaning.

Like many historic buildings, the convent had beautiful stained oak interior casing which the owners wanted to preserve. The Marvin Clad Insert Double Hung Window is a full framed window that is custom made to fit perfectly inside the existing window frame without the need to disturb the existing interior trim work on installation. The interior wood surface of the window, pre-stained by The William Stanley Co. to match the surrounding woodwork, also helps preserve the window's historic look.

The end result is a beautiful new window, energy efficient, and easy to clean, with the historic look of the original windows maintained. And perhaps best of all, the windows will never have to be re-glazed or painted again!