Universal Windows Direct
Is This Your Business?Universal Windows Direct is a home remodeling company specializing in windows, doors, and siding. This profile will focus on the company’s window products.
Universal Windows Direct offers window replacement products that are backed by a lifetime warranty, and all products are installed by certified window installers. The company offers energy efficient window solutions through its UniShield® window packages that feature windows with higher gas fill rates and longer gas retention, allowing you to save more money on your monthly energy bill.
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The Good
- Variety of Window Styles
- UniShield Energy Efficient Windows
- Universal Windows Direct True Lifetime Warranty
- Window Financing Options
- Free Window Estimates
Variety of Window Styles
Universal Windows Direct offers a variety of window styles, including the following:
- Double hung windows
- Crank-out windows
- Bay windows
- Bow windows
- Sliding windows
- Picture windows
- Garden windows
Most window replacement companies in the industry offer similar window styles. However, some companies offer specialty windows which can be designed to fit your home. While Universal Windows Direct doesn’t specifically outline that it provides specialty windows, the company offers a customizable window installation process, ensuring that your home is fitted with high-quality windows that also fit the aesthetic of your home.
UniShield Energy Efficient Windows
Universal Windows Direct helps homeowners save more on their energy bills by offering energy efficient products through its UniShield® window packages. UniShield packages feature P Series windows with higher gas fill rates and longer gas retention, keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Universal Windows Direct offers three UniShield P Series Windows options, including the following:
- UniShield Classic — Includes double-coated low-e glass, argon filling in air space, and an intercept spacer.
- UniShield Plus — Includes double-coated low-e glass, argon filling in air space, increased UV protection, and a Super Spacer®.
- UniShield Premium — Includes a triple-pane unit, two panes double-coated in low-e glass, argon in air spaces, increased UV protection, increased noise reduction, and a Super Spacer®.
The Super Spacer technology included in the UniShield Plus and Premium packages revolutionizes traditional metal spacers that hold glass panes together, increasing insulation and reducing condensation. The Super Spacer is a non-metal and acrylic-bonded spacer that is ultra-durable, particularly when compared to spacers used in competing new windows.
Universal Windows Direct True Lifetime Warranty
All Universal Windows Direct UniShield products are backed by a lifetime warranty, demonstrating the company’s confidence in its products. The Universal Direct True Lifetime Warranty covers the following aspects of your window installation:
- Pieces, parts, and materials
- Glass systems and frames
- All locks and hardware
- All installation and labor
The True Lifetime Warranty is non-prorated and transferable to a subsequent homeowner for 30 years.
Window Financing Options
Installing or replacing windows can be expensive. For this reason, Universal Windows Direct offers competitive financing options to those who qualify. A Universal Windows Direct representative will work with you to determine the best financing options based on your finances.
Universal Windows Direct financing is provided by GreenSky, LLC, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Bank USA, an equal opportunity lender.
Free Window Estimates
If you would like an idea of what Universal Windows Direct services may cost based on your home’s specifications, you can request a free estimate through the company’s website.
The Bad
- Limited Service Area
- Undisclosed Window Pricing
Limited Service Area
Universal Windows Direct has authorized retail locations in the following 18 states:
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Universal Windows Direct also has corporate locations in the following 10 states:
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If you reside in any of the states in which an authorized Universal Windows Direct retail location exists, you will be able to benefit from the company’s services. It’s unclear if the company’s products and services are also available in the states including Universal Windows Direct corporate locations.
Undisclosed Window Pricing
Universal Windows Direct doesn’t provide any pricing information on its website, making it difficult to make a quick comparison between window replacement companies. However, this isn’t an uncommon practice in the industry because products and services will vary in price based on the project.
If you would like an estimate of what Universal Windows Direct’s services may cost, you can get a free online estimate.
The Bottom Line
Universal Windows Direct offers quality window replacement products and services that are backed by a lifetime warranty. The fact that the company offers a lifetime warranty on its products and services indicates that its products and workmanship are high quality and that the company is confident in its window replacement services.
Universal Windows Direct specializes in UniShield® window packages that feature windows with higher gas fill rates and longer gas retention. Thus, if you are looking to reduce your monthly energy bill or reduce your carbon footprint, the Universal Windows Direct UniShield offering could be a good option for you, providing increased insulation and temperature control.
Pricing isn’t provided on the Universal Windows Direct website, but you can easily get a free personalized estimate online. If you prefer, you can also visit an authorized Universal Windows Direct retail location to view products and get more information about the company’s services and pricing. Retail locations are available in 18 states across the country.
