A new window only works if they’re sealed into the wall
The glass gets the attention. The install decides whether a window stays tight for decades.
Replacement windows from Thrush & Son are Nobility vinyl windows, measured for each opening and installed by the family-run company Dayton homeowners have called since 1960. We offer two Nobility collections, Diamond and Platinum, in the styles most Miami Valley homes use.
A drafty room is rarely the glass alone. It’s the gap around the frame, a sill that was never flashed, or a sash that no longer latches tight. When we replace a window, we deal with all of it: the frame is set level and square, the gaps are sealed, and the outside is trimmed so water runs off instead of in.
Most homeowners notice the difference first as comfort: fewer drafts, warmer glass in January, quieter rooms. See our window and door page for everything else we install.
- NobilityDiamond and Platinum vinyl collections.
- Measured per openingNo stock sizes forced into old frames.
- Since 1960Three generations, one family.
Six styles of windows, one for every opening
Most homes use two or three. We match the style to how each room is used.
Double-hung
Both sashes slide and tilt in for cleaning. The most common window in Ohio homes, and the easiest swap for an old double-hung.
Casement
Crank out from one side and seal tight against the frame when closed. Good for reaching over a sink or catching a side breeze.
Slider
One sash glides sideways. A simple, wide opening for basements, bedrooms and spots where a crank would be in the way.
Picture windows
Fixed glass with no moving parts, for the most view and the least air leakage. Often paired with an operating window on each side.
Bay and bow windows
Three or more units projecting from the wall. Adds light, a deep sill and a little floor space to a living room.
Awning
Hinged at the top and opening outward, so they can stay cracked open in a light rain. Common over doors and in bathrooms.
Two collections of windows, built the same way
Both are fusion-welded vinyl with the same lock, weatherstripping and warranty. The difference is the glass and what fills the frame.
We’ll bring both to your estimate so you can see and operate them side by side.
Diamond Collection
Foam fills the frame and the sash, so there’s more insulation in the vinyl itself, not just the glass.
- Intelliglass® + glass package
- Foam-filled frame and foam-filled sash
- Exterior foam insulation wrap
- DualTech Latch and Lock™
- Four-point fusion-welded frame and sash
- IdealSeal® weatherstripping
- Full screen
- ENERGY STAR® rated
- Nobility Lifetime Limited Warranty
Platinum Collection
Cardinal glass with a TPS warm-edge spacer, in a frame built on the same fusion-welded platform.
- Intelliglass® X3 glass package
- Cardinal glass with TPS® warm-edge spacer
- Exterior foam insulation wrap
- DualTech Latch and Lock™
- Four-point fusion-welded frame and sash
- IdealSeal® weatherstripping
- Half BetterVue screen
- ENERGY STAR® rated
- Nobility Lifetime Limited Warranty
Read the Nobility windows documents yourself
- Nobility Windows BrochurePDF
Both collections, the window styles and the glass options in one brochure.
- Nobility Windows WarrantyPDF
Lifetime limited coverage for frames, insulated glass, screens and hardware, plus what changes if you sell the home.
- 9 Facts About Vinyl Replacement WindowsPDF
A quick read on what vinyl windows do well before you compare quotes.
What the numbers on new windows mean
Every certified window carries a performance label. Here’s how to read it.
U-factor
How easily heat passes through the whole window. Lower is better, and it matters most in an Ohio winter.
Solar heat gain (SHGC)
How much of the sun’s heat comes through the glass. Lower keeps west-facing rooms cooler in summer.
Low-E coating
A thin metal coating on the glass that reflects heat back toward its source, in winter and summer.
Argon gas fill
A dense, clear gas between the panes that slows heat transfer compared with air.
Warm-edge spacer
The strip that separates the panes. Warm-edge designs like the TPS spacer keep the glass edge warmer and cut condensation.
Air leakage
How much air sneaks through the window itself. The install decides how much sneaks around it.
Fog on the inside of the glass is usually indoor humidity, not a bad window. See ENERGY STAR’s window guide or the Department of Energy for more detail.
Installing windows so they stay tight
Most window problems we fix are install problems, not glass problems.
Measure every opening
Each window is ordered to its own opening, because old houses are rarely square.
Check the sill and frame
We probe for soft wood before the new window goes in, and show you anything we find.
Set, shim and seal
The window is set level and plumb, and the gap around it is sealed so air can’t move around the frame.
Trim the outside
Exterior trim is wrapped so water sheds off the head and sill. See our exterior trim page.
What Dayton homeowners say about us
Reviews from homeowners across the Miami Valley, pulled straight from the review sites.
Windows as part of the whole house
A new window looks its best when the trim and siding around it are right too.
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Black frames
Dark exterior frames give a modern farmhouse sharp lines against light siding.
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Trimmed in with siding
Window trim installed with new siding, so every opening is flashed at the same time.
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The whole exterior
Roof, siding and window work planned together on one house.
See more in our project gallery or read what Dayton homeowners say.
Replacement windows questions
Straight answers about glass, labels and what a new window will and won’t do.
What's the difference between U-factor and R-value for a window?
R-value measures resistance to heat flow and is mostly used for insulation. U-factor measures how easily heat passes through a whole window, and lower is better. On window labels, U-factor is the number to compare.
What is solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)?
SHGC measures how much of the sun's heat comes through the glass. Ohio has both heating and cooling seasons, so the right number depends on which way each window faces and how much shade they get.
Is argon gas fill worth it?
Most modern glass packages use argon because it slows heat transfer compared with air between the panes. The whole glass package matters too, including the Low-E coating and the spacer, so we compare the complete window, not one feature.
What is a warm-edge spacer like TPS?
The spacer separates the panes of glass. Warm-edge spacers, such as the TPS spacer in the Nobility Platinum Collection, keep the edge of the glass warmer than older metal spacers, which improves comfort and reduces condensation at the edges.
Will new windows stop condensation?
They usually reduce it, but condensation also depends on indoor humidity and airflow. If it has been a persistent problem, we'll look at humidity and ventilation along with the window choice.
How much will new windows save on my energy bills?
It depends on what you're replacing, how much glass your home has and how well the rest of the house is sealed. Most homeowners notice the comfort difference first: fewer drafts and warmer rooms in winter.
What's the difference between the Diamond and Platinum collections?
Both are Nobility fusion-welded vinyl with the same lock, weatherstripping and Lifetime Limited Warranty. Diamond adds foam-filled frames and sashes and the Intelliglass+ package. Platinum uses Cardinal glass with a TPS warm-edge spacer.
Are there rebates or tax credits for replacement windows?
Programs change, so check current details with the program administrator. ENERGY STAR is a good place to start, and we can help you pick a window that meets a program's requirements.
Let’s measure your windows
We measure every opening, bring Diamond and Platinum samples to compare, and give you a written price before anything is ordered.
