Window Costs Per Square Foot

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Curious about window costs per square foot? We will provide you with per square foot price points for vinyl, wood, fiberglass, aluminum and composite windows. Most window manufacturers priced out their products by the square foot (although some use lineal foot as well).

Vinyl windows cost typically run $40 to $90 per square foot fully installed. Wood windows typically run $70 to $115 per square foot fully installed. Fiberglass, aluminum and composites typically run $60 to $100 psf fully installed.

As you can see, there are some pretty big price ranges for each frame material due to the many variables that come into play in terms of project and window cost. Some of the main factors that go into the per square foot cost include the manufacturer you go with, the window model or series you select, the number of upgrades and add ons, as well as the installation requirements.

Vinyl Window Costs Per Square Foot

Vinyl windows are the least expensive replacement options for the American consumer. They are also the most popular replacement options out there by far, accounting for roughly 60% of all units sold each year. Some homeonwers are surprised to learn that the best vinyl windows out there are amongst the most energy efficient.

Having said that, there are also lots of very poor to mediocre choices as well. Shoot me an email for my list of recommended list - john@replacementwindowsprices.com

-- Cost PSF :: $40 to $100 psf fully installed --

Sample Size: 24"H by 28"H -- Price Range: $187 to $466

Sample Size: 30"H by 38"H -- Cost Range: $330 to $800

Sample Size: 36"H by 48"H -- Price Range: $480 to $1,200

Wood Window Costs Per Square Foot

Wood clad windows are the most expensive replacement windows on the market - by quite a bit atually. The beauty and expense of real wood comes at a steep price. While vinyl windows top out at $100 psf fully installed, wood windows can run up to $166 psf.

Wood Windows Prices: $66 to $166 psf fully installed

Example: 24"H by 28"H -- Price Range: $303 to $763

Example: 30"H by 38"H -- Cost Range: $528 to $1,328

Example: 36"H by 48"H -- Price Range: $800 to $2000

Fiberglass Window Costs Per Square Foot

Fiberglass is more expensive than vinyl, but less so than wood windows. Fiberglass is an excellent option due to its strength, durability and energy efficiency.

Example: 24"H by 28"H -- Price Range: $276 to $460

Example: 30"H by 38"H -- Cost Range: $474 to $790

Example: 36"H by 48"H -- Price Range: $720 to $1,200

Aluminum Window Costs Per Square Foot

Aluminum windows are a great option for very hot climates due to the durability and strength or the material, although they are at the bottom of the list in terms of their energy efficiency.

Example: 24"H by 28"H -- Price Range: $276 to $460

Example: 30"H by 38"H -- Cost Range: $474 to $790

Example: 36"H by 48"H -- Cost Range: $720 to $1,200

Composite Window Costs Per Square Foot

Composite

Composite Window Price Range: $60 to $110 psf fully installed

Example: 24"H by 28"H -- Cost: $276 to $513

Example: 30"H by 38"H -- Cost: $474 to $870

Example: 36"H by 48"H -- Cost: $720 to $1,320

Window Costs Per Square Foot

We plan to replace 19 single hung windows with the approximate size of 36" by 72" high. We live here in Dallas Texas.

Alside Mezzo: $12,935

Simonton 6200: $16,160

Pella 250 $20,125

Pella Impervia: $23,870

Andersen 100 : $22,080

Jenni - Homeowner - May, 2022