Casement & Awning
Precision-engineered hinged windows in wood, aluminum-clad, fiberglass, or steel profile. Designed to the exact proportions of your home's architecture.
Most popular for: Tudor, Craftsman, Contemporary
Custom Window Design & Installation
Windows designed for the character of your home.
Custom windows for homeowners, architects, and builders who understand that the right window doesn't just fit — it belongs.
No commitment. No pitch. A conversation about your home.
23
Years in business
847
Homes completed
4.9 / 5
Across 340 verified reviews
30-year
Transferable warranty
AAMA
Certified · ENERGY STAR Partner
Services
Every window type. One standard of craft.
We don't work from a catalog. Every specification begins with your home's architecture and ends with a window that belongs there.
Fixed & Picture
Floor-to-ceiling glass that frames the landscape without interruption. Thermally broken for year-round performance, architecturally accurate in every detail.
Most popular for: Modern, Lakehouse, New Build
Double & Single Hung
Heritage profiles for historic homes, executed with modern glazing standards. We match original divided-light patterns with millimeter precision.
Most popular for: Georgian, Colonial, Craftsman
Steel Profile
Slender thermally broken steel frames that hold triple-pane glass. The narrowest sightlines in the industry. Matte black, bronze, or custom RAL finish.
Most popular for: Industrial, Mid-century, Loft
Sliding & Lift-Slide
Smooth-operating large-format sliding windows and lift-slide doors that dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior.
Most popular for: Contemporary, Farmhouse, Coastal
Historic Restoration
Replacement windows for listed and historic properties. We replicate original profiles, glazing bar patterns, and hardware in materials that meet modern energy codes.
Most popular for: Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco
Selected Work
Eight projects. Eight different homes. One standard.
Lake Geneva Residence
Steel-profile fixed & casement · 15 units
Tudor Renovation
Wood-clad casement, divided lights
Mid-Century Modern
Steel-profile fixed & awning
Industrial Conversion
Steel pivot & fixed
Georgian Colonial
Fiberglass double-hung
Residential · New Construction · Historic Restoration · Architect Collaborations
How It Works
Simple for you. Demanding for us. That's the arrangement.
Most of our clients have never replaced windows at this level before. We have — 847 times.
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Design Conversation
We visit the home before we discuss a single specification. We look at the light, the architecture, the existing details. You leave with a clear picture of what's possible and what it will cost — no vague estimates, no upsells.
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Specification & Approval
Every dimension, material, finish, and hardware detail is documented and presented for your review. Nothing goes into production without your signature. Changes at this stage are expected — that's what this stage is for.
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Fabrication
Your windows are built in our workshop, by the same installers who will fit them in your home. This is not standard practice. It means the people who understand the design are the ones who build and install it.
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Installation & Handover
Our crew arrives on day one with a detailed schedule. Daily cleanup is not optional. Each evening the site manager gives you a progress update. On the final day, we walk through every window together before we leave.
Why Pane & Frame
We don't work from a catalog.
Most window companies sell from a range. You choose a style, choose a finish, and the result is a window that fits the opening but ignores the building.
We work differently. Before we discuss materials or dimensions, we study the home. How the light moves through it. What the architecture demands. What the original designer would have intended.
The result is a window that doesn't announce itself — it simply makes the home more completely itself.
Architectural
We treat windows as architectural elements, not building components. Every profile, proportion, and detail is considered in relation to the home it serves.
Bespoke
Every dimension, material, and finish is specified to your project. We do not offer a product line. We offer a design process that begins with a blank page.
Accountable
One team designs, fabricates, and installs your windows. One contact from first conversation to final walkthrough. If anything isn't right, you know exactly who to call.
- 200+
- Supervised installations before an installer works independently
- 0
- Subcontractors — every installer is a direct employee
- 30-year
- Transferable warranty on all frame and glass performance
Client Testimonials
From people who were exactly where you are.
Three winters later, not one draft, not one fogged pane, not one call to the service line. The windows look and perform exactly as described in our first meeting. I've sent four neighbors their way.
I expected chaos. They replaced fourteen windows in four days. Every afternoon the project manager knocked on my door with an update before his crew left. On the last day, they cleaned the glass, vacuumed under the sills, and asked me to check every single window before they packed the van.
A seal failed on one unit about twenty months after installation. I called on a Tuesday. Someone called me back that afternoon. They were at my house on Thursday. Repaired, no charge, no argument. That's the company I was hoping they'd be — and they were.
What does a custom window project typically cost?
Most of our residential projects range from $28,000 to $95,000 depending on scope — number of windows, materials, and glazing specification. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after the initial consultation. There are no surprises after you've signed.
How long does the process take from first meeting to completion?
Most projects complete in 10–14 weeks from first consultation to final installation. This includes 1–3 weeks for design and approval, 6–10 weeks for fabrication, and 3–6 days for installation.
Do you use subcontractors for installation?
Never. Every installer is a direct employee of Pane & Frame. They complete a minimum of 200 supervised residential installations before working independently. The same team that builds your windows installs them.
What happens if something goes wrong after installation?
All frame and glass performance is covered by our 30-year transferable warranty. If an issue arises, you call us directly — not a third-party warranty service. We respond within one business day and resolve the issue at no charge for covered defects.
Can you work with my architect or general contractor?
Yes — and we actively prefer it. We coordinate directly with your architect from specification to final inspection, at no additional management fee. We have worked alongside more than 40 architectural firms across the region.
Do you serve my area?
We serve greater Chicago, Milwaukee, and the surrounding tri-state region. If you're unsure whether your project falls within our service area, call us — we'll tell you honestly.
What materials do you work with?
Wood, aluminum-clad wood, fiberglass, composite, and steel profile. We recommend materials based on the home's architecture, your performance requirements, and your maintenance preferences — not on which materials carry the highest margin for us.
What disruption should I expect during installation?
Our crew arrives on day one with a detailed schedule. We protect all interior and exterior surfaces before any work begins. Daily cleanup is not optional. A project manager will brief you before leaving each day.
Your home has waited long enough.
A design consultation is a conversation, not a commitment. Tell us about your home. We'll tell you what's possible — and what it will realistically cost.
We respond to every inquiry within one business day. You won't hear from a salesperson. You'll hear from a designer.
Or call us directly: (312) 448-9200We work with homeowners, architects, and custom builders across greater Chicago, Milwaukee, and the tri-state region. If you're outside our area, we'll tell you honestly.