
Awning window installation gives you the ability to enjoy the warm breezes and warmth, even if the weather outside is unpredictable.
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An awning window is hinged at the top and cranks outward, so the open sash acts like a small roof that keeps rain out while air comes in. GVD Renovations & Remodeling replaces leaky, stuck and inefficient awning windows across Sacramento and the Bay Area, with a detailed fixed-price proposal before any work starts.
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Awning windows are best for small, short or high openings that need ventilation in any weather. Because the sash tilts out from the bottom, you can leave it open during a winter rain, which a slider or double hung cannot do without letting water in.
They are wider than they are tall, so they fit the short walls where a standard window will not: above a kitchen counter or sink, over a bathtub or vanity, in a laundry room, along a stairwell, or high on a wall where you want light and privacy. A crank is also easier to reach over a counter than a sash you have to lift.
For the background on how awnings developed and the different configurations, see our guide to awning windows. This page focuses on choosing, pricing and installing them in your home.
Put them in the rooms that make moisture or odors: kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements. Each benefits from steady airflow, and each often has a short wall where a wide window will not fit.
Awnings also combine well with other windows. A common layout is an awning under or above a fixed picture window, so the large glass stays clear while the awning vents. You can also stack two or three awnings vertically for a tall, modern band of glass that still opens.
Use care in bedrooms. The outward-swinging sash and its hinge arms reduce the clear opening you would climb through in an emergency, which we cover below.
An awning hinges at the top and a casement hinges at the side; otherwise they share the same crank, compression seals and outward swing.
| Feature | Awning window | Casement window |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge | Top | Side |
| Open in light rain | Yes, the sash shields the gap | Rain can blow in |
| Opening shape | Wide and short | Tall and narrow |
| Airflow | Steady, even with light rain | Scoops side breezes |
| Bedroom egress | Often falls short | Usually the easier fit |
Choose an awning for wet-weather ventilation and short walls, and a casement window for bedrooms and for catching cross breezes. Many Sacramento homes use both.
Sacramento's triple-digit summers and cool nights put the most stress on frames and glass, so we mostly install vinyl and composite awning windows with dual-pane low-E glass.
Vinyl does not need painting, does not rot or swell in a steamy bathroom or kitchen, and cleans with a hose and a soft cloth. Composite frames, such as Andersen's Fibrex material, cost more and are stiffer. Wood-interior windows suit stained trim but need interior finish care.
When the crank pulls the sash closed, it presses the sash against compression seals, which holds out drafts better than the sliding seals on a slider. Pick a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) on west and south walls, and check the NFRC label on the exact unit you are quoted. A lower U-factor means better insulation.
As one example, Anlin lists its Coronado awning window at a U-factor of 0.27 with an SHGC of 0.18 on its standard glass and 0.14 on its SunMatrix glass. Anlin backs the line with a Limited Double Lifetime Warranty covering parts, labor and accidental glass breakage, which transfers to the next owner if you sell.
California's Title 24 energy code limits replacement windows in Sacramento's Climate Zone 12 to a U-factor of 0.27 and an SHGC of 0.23, or 0.40 and 0.35 when you replace 75 square feet of windows or less. The federal window tax credit ended for windows placed in service after December 31, 2025, and SMUD does not currently list a residential window rebate, so check SMUD or PG&E for any current offers.
We are an Andersen Certified Contractor and an Anlin Certified and Authorized Dealer, so most of our awning quotes compare those two brands.
Anlin: vinyl awning windows from a Clovis, California company, with several low-E glass packages and six hardware finishes.
Andersen 100 Series: Fibrex composite, up to 4 feet wide and 3 feet high.
Andersen 400 Series: wood interior with a vinyl exterior, up to 6 feet wide and 3 feet high, with an optional power operator for high openings.
Andersen A-Series and E-Series: premium lines; A-Series awnings go up to 6 feet wide and 4 feet high, E-Series up to 4 by 4 feet.
Bring the NFRC labels from any competing quote to the showroom and we will compare them line by line.
Awning windows are made wider than they are tall, and each manufacturer publishes its own size chart. Andersen's awning lines, for example, top out between 4 and 6 feet wide and 3 to 4 feet high, which is why very large openings get an awning paired with a fixed window instead.
Replacement windows are custom-made to your existing opening, so we measure every opening at the free in-home estimate and order to fit. That avoids reframing in most homes, even when the openings are not a standard size.
Usually not. A top-hinged sash and its hinge arms block part of the opening, so an awning rarely reaches the clear opening the code requires.
The California Residential Code requires a net clear opening of at least 5.7 square feet (5.0 for a grade-floor opening), at least 24 inches high and 20 inches wide, with the sill no more than 44 inches above the floor. For a bedroom, we recommend a casement or a slider. Our California egress window guide explains the rules in detail.
Awnings cost more per square foot of glass than a slider and have size and placement limits:
Higher cost for the glass area. The crank operator and hinges cost more than a fixed or sliding unit of the same size.
Screens go inside. Because the sash swings out, the insect screen mounts on the interior.
Wind exposure. An open sash can catch gusts and strain the hinge arms, so close it in storms.
Outward projection. The open sash sticks out over walkways and patios, which matters at head height.
Limited size. An awning will not replace a large living room window on its own.
New vinyl windows in Sacramento typically run $500 to $600 per window installed, before special sizes or glass upgrades. Awnings with crank hardware, composite frames or wood interiors cost more. Our Sacramento replacement window guide compares frame materials and prices.
Your total depends on window count, size, glass package and whether the wall or trim needs repair. After we measure, you get a detailed fixed-price proposal, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Combo, senior and military discounts are available, and financing comes through third-party lenders; checking eligibility does not affect your credit score, and approval, rates and terms depend on credit.
We measure every opening at your free in-home estimate.
You approve a detailed fixed-price proposal before anything is ordered.
We order your windows. Lead time is 8 to 10 weeks (10 to 12 weeks for custom products), excluding delivery.
Our own trained crew removes the old unit, checks the frame for rot, then sets, flashes, insulates and seals the new window.
We adjust the operator so the sash closes evenly, clean up, and walk the finished job with you.
When a permit is required, we handle it through the City of Sacramento or your county.
A dedicated project manager coordinates scheduling, communication and quality checks on every job, and our own crews do the installation.
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Frame colors, hardware and glass samples at our Rocklin showroom.
We install awning windows across the Sacramento region, including Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Elk Grove and Davis, plus the Bay Area, the North Bay and Lake Tahoe and Truckee. We also quote commercial window projects from your plans.
Send a photo of the opening or book a free in-home estimate. We will measure, recommend the frame and glass for that room, and give you a firm price in writing, with up to $750 off new vinyl windows.
Compare the window styles and brands we install across the Sacramento area.







