Pirotte Restoration Blog

Tips, guides, and insights on window and door installation, replacement, and restoration for Kansas City area homes.

Pros and Cons of Wood Windows: A Kansas City Homeowner’s Guide

January 2026

Ever stood at your window during a KC blizzard, wishing the draft would vanish? Or baked under summer sun because nothing seals tight? Frames matter—big time...

Why Vinyl Windows Are Great for Temperate Locales, but Create Problems for Your Home in the Midwest

February 2026

If you live in San Diego, Atlanta, or parts of the Southeast, vinyl windows are often the no-brainer choice. But here in the Kansas City metro...

Extruded vs Roll Formed Aluminum Windows: Which Is Better for Kansas City Homes?

March 2026

When homeowners in Leawood, Olathe, or Overland Park start shopping for new windows, they often hear the terms “extruded aluminum” and “roll formed aluminum.” Both sound similar...

Wet Spring Weather in Kansas City: Why Condensation on the Outside Is Normal, but Between the Panes Is a Bad Sign

April 2026

Spring in Kansas City means rain, humidity, and sudden warm-ups. You wake up and see water droplets on your windows. Is that normal? Or is it a sign your windows are failing?...