Accent Window Systems
Windows in Willow Glen, San Jose
Willow Glen is a neighborhood of San Jose with its own housing character. We replace windows and doors here from the Lewis Road showroom.
Willow Glen
Older houses that deserve a careful replacement
Willow Glen is one of San Jose's most recognizable neighborhoods, built around the shops and cafes of Lincoln Avenue and lined with mature trees. Many homes date from the 1920s through the 1950s: bungalows, period revivals and Tudors, plus a lot of well-kept remodels. People here usually want better windows without losing what makes the street look the way it does.
Willow Glen is a neighborhood of San Jose. For the citywide picture, see San Jose.
Typical work
What we usually install in Willow Glen
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Replacing original wood or fogged dual-pane windows on older homes
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Full-frame replacement where the old frame and sill are soft
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Rear patio doors and folding walls on remodeled homes
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Keeping street-facing grid patterns and proportions intact
Housing stock and what it means for windows
Willow Glen's older bungalows, Tudors and mid-block remodels bring out-of-square openings, soft sills and dual-pane units that fogged years ago. Homes near Lincoln Avenue often call for keeping the street elevation while the glass and weather seals catch up to current standards. Original wood frames are sometimes worth saving and sometimes not; that decision gets made at the opening.
Exposure and orientation
Tree cover and porch overhangs help many openings here. South and west walls without deep eaves still need Low-E packages sized for afternoon heat. Older wood frames decide whether retrofit or full-frame is the honest approach.
South Bay winter weather arrives from the south-southwest. That only decides a sill when the opening has little overhang.
Local notes
Things worth knowing before you order
Soft or rotted sills
Old wood sills are a common finding when a window comes out. We assess the sill and framing before choosing between retrofit and full-frame.
Preserving the look
Divided-light patterns and proportions give older homes their character. We help match them on the front while using better glass.
Out-of-square openings
Settling over decades means few openings are truly square. Measuring on site prevents surprises at install.
Additions and remodels
Many Willow Glen homes have additions with newer windows next to originals. We help you decide what to replace together and what to match.
Process
How the work goes
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Measure
We measure at your Willow Glen house, never from a phone photo. Send photos first if you have them and we will say what we need to see in person.
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Specify
We specify the product from the San Jose showroom and quote from the measured openings. A neighborhood of San Jose, Santa Clara County.
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Install
Our own crews install, then walk the job with you at the end. The showroom is at 180 Lewis Rd, Suite 13, San Jose. Call ahead to confirm hours.
About Willow Glen
Willow Glen was an independent community before it was annexed to San Jose in 1927, and it still carries a small-town feel. Lincoln Avenue, the main street, anchors local shopping and dining.
It is part of San Jose, so jobs here are quoted and scheduled exactly like any other San Jose project.
Is Willow Glen part of San Jose?
Yes. Willow Glen is a San Jose neighborhood, which is why our showroom at 180 Lewis Rd is the same showroom that serves you. We have a dedicated page because the homes here have their own needs.
Should I keep my original wood windows?
Sometimes. If the frames are sound, repair and better glass can be an option. If sills are soft or the units no longer seal, replacement is more practical. We tell you what we find.
Can new windows match the style of my older home?
In most cases, yes. We choose grid patterns, frame color and proportions to suit the house, particularly on street-facing elevations.
How is pricing different here?
Willow Glen is San Jose pricing, with the same showroom and the same crews. The quote follows the condition of the openings and the product, not the neighborhood.
What areas near Willow Glen do you serve?
We also work in San Jose, Almaden, Campbell, and across the South Bay. See the full list on our service areas page, or call (408) 227-7777 if your address is on the edge.
Request a quote.
For a Willow Glen opening. Tell us what you are replacing and we will take it from there.