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WINDOW INSTALLATION - MEDINA, MN
Replacement Windows Built for Medina Homes, Larger Openings, and Minnesota Weather
Medina homes often have larger window openings, custom exterior details, vaulted rooms, finished lower levels, and wide views across wooded lots, acreage, or quiet residential streets. Those details make window installation more than a simple product swap. Poor measuring, rushed trim work, or the wrong window style can lead to drafts, uneven exterior lines, moisture concerns, and a finished look that does not match the home.
Lakeside Exteriors installs replacement windows in Medina with careful measuring, clean finishing, and product options selected for comfort, durability, curb appeal, and long-term performance. Our team helps homeowners compare Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and ProVia options for glass clarity, energy efficiency, exterior color, grille patterns, trim details, and Minnesota winter performance.
Serving Medina, Hamel, Loretto, Maple Plain, and the West Metro
Lakeside Exteriors serves homeowners across Medina and nearby west metro communities, including Hamel, Loretto, Maple Plain, Wayzata, Orono, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Long Lake, Independence, Greenfield, and the surrounding Twin Cities metro. Get your free, no obligation estimate today.
Window Options
Window Options We Install in Medina Homes
Medina homeowners often need windows that balance natural light, privacy, energy performance, and curb appeal. From large fixed windows to bedroom casements and lower-level egress windows, Lakeside Exteriors helps match each opening to the right product, room, and exterior style.
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Double-Hung Windows
Double-hung windows are a strong fit for bedrooms, offices, upper-level rooms, and traditional exterior designs. Both sashes move, which helps with airflow and cleaning.
For Medina homes with classic trim lines, mixed exterior materials, or family-focused layouts, double-hung windows can improve comfort without changing the home’s overall look.
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Casement Windows
Casement windows open outward with a crank and seal tightly when closed. They are a smart choice for homeowners focused on energy performance, easy operation, and better ventilation.
Medina homeowners often choose casement windows for kitchens, main-floor living spaces, home offices, bedrooms, and rooms that feel cold near exterior walls.
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Picture & Fixed Windows
Picture and fixed windows work well in great rooms, dining rooms, stair landings, front elevations, and spaces with wooded or open-lot views. Since these windows do not open, they can provide clear sightlines, more natural light, and fewer air leaks around the sash.
For Medina homes with larger glass areas, careful measuring and proper installation are critical to protect comfort, appearance, and long-term performance.
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Sliding Windows
Sliding windows move side to side and work well in rooms where an outward-opening window would not be practical. They are often used in lower levels, family rooms, walkout basements, and spaces where simple operation matters.
For Medina homes with finished basements or casual living spaces, sliding windows can offer airflow, light, and easy use without taking up extra room.
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Bay & Bow Windows
Bay and bow windows add depth, natural light, and architectural character. They can change the feel of a front room, sitting area, dining space, or main-level gathering room.
These projects need careful planning. Lakeside Exteriors reviews structure, support, roofing, exterior trim, insulation, and finishing details before recommending a bay or bow window replacement.
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Egress Windows
Egress windows are often used for finished lower levels, basement bedrooms, safety updates, or future living space plans. These projects may involve size requirements, window wells, drainage, permits, and inspection needs.
Lakeside Exteriors helps Medina homeowners plan egress window projects with code, comfort, and long-term protection in mind.
Our Process
Our Medina Window Installation Process
No pressure, no guessing, and no surprise costs. Here is what working with Lakeside Exteriors looks like.
Our Process

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Window Inspection & Exact Measurements
We inspect your current windows, review frame condition, check for drafts or moisture damage, and measure every opening. You get a clear recommendation before anything is ordered.
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Behind the Scenes
Permits, scheduling, material ordering — we take care of all of it. You don't have to chase anyone down or figure out what comes next.
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Installation
Our installers remove the old windows, install your new windows, seal each opening, clean the job site, and walk through the finished work with you.
Why Medina Homeowners Choose Lakeside for Window Installation
Replacing windows in a Medina home is a meaningful investment. The window brand matters, but the installation matters just as much. Poor measuring, weak sealing, rushed trim work, or missing details can lead to drafts, moisture concerns, and a finished look that feels off.
Lakeside Exteriors helps Medina homeowners replace drafty, foggy, aging, or inefficient windows with trusted products, clean installation, and clear communication. Our goal is to make the project feel organized from the first inspection through the final walkthrough.
What You Can Expect
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Free window inspection
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Clear written estimate
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Licensed and insured contractor
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Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and ProVia window options
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Help comparing double-pane and triple-pane glass
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Guidance for drafty, foggy, stuck, leaking, or aging windows
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Proper flashing, insulation, and air sealing
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Clean interior and exterior trim work
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Careful jobsite cleanup
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Final walkthrough
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One team for windows, siding, roofing, doors, and exterior updates

"I started Lakeside after years at large nationwide contractors because I wanted to do this the right way — where the homeowner actually knows what's happening, the crew shows up when they say they will, and nobody cuts corners because they're rushing to the next job. That's still how we operate on every single project."
-Freddie Macalus, Owner, Lakeside Exteriors
WHAT WE DO
While You're Updating the Outside…
Medina homeowners who replace windows often tackle one or two other things at the same time. One crew, one project, one cleanup.

Energy-efficient window installation for Minnesota homes. We install vinyl, fiberglass, or wood replacement windows built to handle the freeze-thaw cycles and reduce heating and cooling costs. We work with high-end windows built for Minnesota. Pella, Andersen, Marvin, & ProVia
Window Replacement & Installation

Fiber cement siding, vinyl siding, LP SmartSide and James Hardie installation. Protect. your home from hail damage and humidity with low-maintenance siding built for Twin Cities Weather. Working with James Hardie Siding, LP SmarSide Siding & Marketplace Siding.
Siding Installation & Replacement

Asphalt shingle roofing, roof leak repair, and complete roof replacement. Licensed roofing contractors serving the Twin Cities and Brainerd Lakes Area. Working with quality roofing materials like GAF, Owens Corning, and Certainteed.
Roof Installation & Replacement
Patio & Sliding Door Replacement

Energy-efficient patio door installation and sliding glass door replacement for Minnesota homes. We install vinyl, fiberglass, and multi-panel sliding doors that eliminate drafts, operate smoothly year-round, and stand up to tthe freeze-thaw cycles.
Entry Door Replacement

Energy-efficient front door replacement for Minnesota homes. We install durable steel and fiberglass entry doors that improve curb appeal, reduce drafts, and give your home a more secure, finished look through every season.
Home Exterior Painting

Professional home exterior painting for Minnesota homeowners who want a cleaner, updated look without a full remodel. We prep and paint siding, trim, doors, and exterior details for a fresh finish built for local weather.

Storm Damage Replacement
Minnesota hail and wind can damage roofs, siding, and windows overnight. We offer free storm inspections, direct insurance claim support, and a crew that knows how to document damage so your claim doesn't get shortchanged. Lakeside does not provide emergency services.

Full House Exterior Remodeling
Complete home exterior transformation including window replacement, siding installation, roofing, and/or exterior painting. Get better curb appeal, energy efficiency, and protection from Minnesota weather. All from one trusted contractor.
REAL CUSTOMERS, REAL RESULTS
Why Minnesota Homeowners Choose Lakeside
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Very pleased with our new patio door. High quality and perfect install!! Highly recommend Freddie and his knowledge along with awesome customer service!!
Janine W.
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I worked with Freddy at Lakeside to get custom windows ordered and installed in a house I was selling. When the contractor I was working with stalled out, Lakeside made it happen. They were speedy, professional, and did a great job. Excellent problem solvers. I will definitely work with them in the future!
Sara K.
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Lake Side Exteriors was fantastic to work with! Professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. They returned calls quickly and made the whole process simple. The quality of their work on my windows, siding, and roofing is top-notch—highly recommend!
Kassie S
SERVICE AREA
Window Installation Near Medina and the West Metro
Based near the west Twin Cities metro, Lakeside Exteriors serves Medina and nearby communities with window installation, window replacement, siding, roofing, doors, and storm damage repair.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Homeowners Ask.
We Answer.
Questions Medina homeowners ask most often before scheduling an estimate.
What makes window installation in Medina MN different from nearby west metro cities?
Window installation in Medina often involves larger homes, custom window openings, wooded-lot exposure, finished lower levels, and mixed exterior materials. Lakeside Exteriors accounts for those details with careful measuring, product planning, flashing, insulation, and trim work before installation begins.
How much does window replacement cost in Medina MN?
Window replacement cost in Medina depends on window size, brand, frame material, glass package, grille pattern, trim needs, access, and installation scope. Larger picture windows, bay windows, bow windows, specialty shapes, and egress windows often cost more than standard replacement windows. Lakeside Exteriors provides a clear written estimate after reviewing the home.
What window brands does Lakeside Exteriors install for Medina homeowners?
Lakeside Exteriors installs trusted window brands for Medina homes, including Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and ProVia. The best choice depends on the home’s architecture, existing exterior materials, energy goals, desired interior finish, exterior color, budget, and room-by-room needs.
Can Lakeside Exteriors replace large picture windows in Medina homes?
Yes. Lakeside Exteriors replaces large picture and fixed windows in Medina homes. The team checks the opening size, surrounding frame condition, exterior trim, water-management details, and glass options before recommending the right replacement window.
Does Lakeside Exteriors install egress windows in Medina MN?
Yes. Lakeside Exteriors can help Medina homeowners plan egress window installation for finished lower levels, basement bedrooms, and safety updates. Egress projects may involve size requirements, window wells, drainage, permits, and inspection needs.
How long does window installation take in Medina MN?
Most standard window installation projects in Medina take one to two days once products arrive. Larger homes, specialty windows, exterior finishing, and full-home window replacement projects may take longer. Lakeside Exteriors reviews the expected timeline before work begins.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ page or contact our office directly





