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Acumen Renovations installs, replaces, and repairs windows across Kansas City, KS including egress windows, storm doors, and patio doors. We help homeowners choose the right window type, material, and glass package for their home - then install it correctly so it seals, performs, and lasts.
Gerkin
Primary Installer
1,250+
Projects Completed
Andersen
Windows Available
Low-e Argon
Standard
789+
Happy Clients
Nearly 30 Years
Experience
Class A
Licensed
We almost exclusively install Gerkin windows, storm doors, and patio doors across Kansas City. Gerkin is manufactured in Storm Lake, Iowa - built specifically for Midwest climate conditions. Andersen is available for homeowners who request it by name.
Primary brand · Windows, storm doors, patio doors
Gerkin is our primary window brand for a reason. As a Midwest manufacturer they engineer their products specifically for the temperature swings, humidity levels, and wind loads that Kansas City homes experience - not for a national average climate. This means better long-term performance in the conditions your home actually faces.
We install the full Gerkin lineup including replacement windows in all standard styles, storm doors, and patio doors. Every Gerkin window we install comes standard with Low-e Argon glass unless the homeowner requests otherwise.
Available on request · Full installation to manufacturer spec
Andersen is one of the most recognised window brands in the United States and a strong product for homeowners who specifically want the Andersen name. We install Andersen windows to manufacturer specifications and can work with homeowners who have already selected Andersen as their preferred brand.
If you are comparing Gerkin and Andersen and not sure which direction to go, we are happy to walk through the differences during your consultation. Both are quality products and both perform well in the Kansas City climate.
An egress window allows a person to evacuate an area in an emergency. Before a window can be considered egress-compliant, specific requirements must be met. These requirements cover minimum opening width, height, and net clear opening area.
Egress windows are most commonly required in basement bedrooms, finished basement living spaces, and any sleeping area that is below grade. If you are finishing a basement and adding a bedroom, an egress window is typically required by code before the space can be used as a legal sleeping area.
We assess egress requirements during the site visit and confirm whether a window well is needed, what excavation is involved, and what the finished installation will look like from both inside and outside the home.
Any below-grade sleeping area must have at least one egress-compliant window. If you are finishing your basement and adding a bedroom or living space that will be used as a sleeping area, an egress window is required by Kansas City area building codes before the space can be permitted.
The frame material affects how the window performs thermally, how much maintenance it requires, and how long it lasts. Here is an honest breakdown of the four main options.
Wood
Vinyl
Fiberglass and Composite
Aluminum
The glass package affects energy efficiency, privacy, light transmission, and appearance. Low-e Argon comes standard on every window we install. Everything else is an upgrade option based on your specific needs.
Low-e Argon · Standard
Comes standard on every window we install unless requested otherwise. Low-e coating reflects heat back into the room in winter and blocks solar heat in summer. Argon gas between panes adds an additional layer of insulation. This is the energy efficiency package and it is included by default.
Tinted Glass
Reduces the amount of visible light that can pass through. Also adds an exterior accent effect - bronze tint is a popular choice that complements many Kansas City home exteriors.
Obscure Glass
Multiple options available to achieve different levels of obscurity. Most commonly used in bathrooms to allow natural light while maintaining privacy. Can also be used as a design element in half-windows or sash sections.
Beveled or Etched
Typically used on front entry doors or the centre window of a bay as a way to accent a specific window. Adds a decorative element without eliminating light transmission.
Grids and Muntins
Multiple design decisions: traditional or prairie configuration, profile and thickness of the grids, colour options including two-tone interior stain with solid exterior colour, and placement options including external removable grids or grids between the glass.
Blinds Between Glass
Some manufacturers offer blinds between the glass panes. Worth knowing: adding BBG removes the ability to include Argon gas, which is a major factor in energy efficiency. This trade-off is worth understanding before selecting this option.
Every window project involves one of two installation approaches. The right choice depends on the condition of the existing frame, the trim details you want, and your budget. We assess this during the site visit.
The existing window and frame are removed entirely down to the rough opening. New frame, new window, new trim. Best choice when the existing frame has rot, damage, or is not square. Allows full customisation of all trim details.
The existing frame stays. The new window slides into the existing opening. Faster and less disruptive than full frame replacement. Best choice when the existing frame is in good condition and the homeowner wants minimal interior and exterior disruption.
These are the details we cover with every homeowner before the installation date so there are no surprises on the day.
Alarm systems
We do not attach or reattach any alarm systems connected to windows. Alarm systems should be disconnected prior to our arrival on the scheduled installation date. Contact your alarm company in advance to arrange this.
Blinds, curtains, and window treatments
There is no guarantee that new windows will accommodate existing blinds or window treatments. All window treatments should be removed before the installation date. We can take them down and reinstall for a fee but cannot guarantee they will fit the new windows as they did before.
Wood rot
If your original windows were installed more than ten years ago, the redundancies used today may not have been done correctly at the time. Finding some wood rot during a window project is not uncommon. When we find it we photograph it immediately, notify the homeowner, and discuss the best course of action before proceeding. This is not included in the original estimate and is billed as time and material.
Replace windows before siding
If you are planning to replace both windows and siding, we recommend addressing windows first. Doing siding first means paying for window trim details twice and can create a less clean finished exterior. Coordinating both scopes at the right time saves money and produces a better result.
Screens
Many double hung, single hung, and slider windows now come standard with half screens only. Full screens are available as an upgrade. If full-screen coverage is important to you, specify this when ordering so it is included in your window package from the factory.
Locks and security
Most manufacturers include one lock per window as standard. Additional locks are available as an upgrade for added security. If security is a priority for specific windows in your home, let us know during the product discussion so we can specify the right hardware.
Joshua Harden is the founder of Acumen Renovations and a Class A licensed contractor with nearly 30 years of hands-on residential construction experience. He holds 13 manufacturer certifications and has personally overseen hundreds of window, siding, deck, and exterior renovation projects across the Kansas City metro.. Learn more about Joshua →
Every Acumen window project starts with a site visit and consultation. We assess the existing frames, discuss your options, and provide a complete itemised quote before any work begins.
