--- title: "Window Replacement in Stucco Homes" description: "Stucco homes need more than a standard window swap. See why stucco replacement demands special care, and how B.W. Construction does it right across Chicagoland." image: "https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/6a5e6f62758a0f05f3430711_stucco%20home%20chicago2.png" --- ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/6a5e6f62758a0f05f3430711_stucco%20home%20chicago2-p-500.png) ![Pella Platinum Premier Certified Contractor badge — B.W. Construction](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/691f4d3433a79af781c1b781_pella-badge.svg) **Window Replacement in Stucco Homes** ![Home remodeling project by B.W. Construction in Chicagoland](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/691f3dbd62f8fab52ca79535_bw-icon.svg) Getting Started Is EasyContact Us TodayChoose the native or socius form, delete the other First name Last name Email Phone number Zip Code Full Address Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. [Get A Free Quote](https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/get-a-quote) ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/691f2fd7f1aea48ee5c0d5b5_45821564bddbde1ed3bbe48677412876_curve.svg) # Expert Window Replacement in Stucco Homes ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/6a5e6f62cdb5f0e282b277e9_stucco%20home%20chicago-p-500.png) If your home has a stucco exterior, replacing the windows is not a standard job. Most window contractors can handle a straightforward installation in a sided or wood-framed home. Stucco is a different material entirely, and it demands a different level of preparation, skill, and care at every stage of the process. The mistakes made during stucco window replacement are not always visible right away. A poorly flashed window or an inadequate moisture barrier can allow water to infiltrate slowly behind the stucco, where it damages framing, insulation, and sheathing for years before the problem becomes obvious. By the time you see signs of it, the repair cost is often far greater than the original window project. At B.W. Construction & Home Improvement, we have replaced windows in stucco homes throughout the Chicagoland area for nearly 30 years. We know what the material demands, what can go wrong, and how to do the job correctly from the first cut to the final patch. [Get a Quote](https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/get-a-quote)[Contact Us](https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/contact) ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/6a5e6f62758a0f05f3430711_stucco%20home%20chicago2.png) ## **Why Stucco Window Replacement Is Different** Stucco is a rigid, brittle exterior cladding made from Portland cement, sand, and water, applied in layers over metal lath and a moisture-resistant building paper. Unlike vinyl siding or wood clapboards, you cannot simply pull back the material, swap a window, and reinstall. Every step of stucco window replacement requires tools, technique, and judgment that most contractors do not have. #### **Window Options for Stucco Homes** The right window for a stucco home depends on the home's architecture, the existing window sizes (which largely dictate what can be replaced like-for-like), and the homeowner's priorities. We install the full Pella product line and can guide you through the options that make the most sense for your specific home: - Wood windows: The most historically appropriate choice for older stucco homes. Authentic wood interiors with extensive customization options in stain, paint, and grille patterns. - Aluminum-clad windows: Real wood interiors with a durable aluminum exterior shell. Excellent for stucco homes where the exterior is exposed to Chicago weather and low exterior maintenance is a priority. - Fiberglass windows: Dimensionally stable and resistant to expansion and contraction, which is particularly valuable in Chicago's temperature extremes. A strong performer at the stucco-to-frame joint over time. - Vinyl windows: A cost-effective, low-maintenance option suited to secondary spaces or updated interiors where historical authenticity is less of a priority. 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Construction is a great industry partner. We had the privilege to work together on a number of residential projects. They are committed to quality through attention to detail and ensuring that all design elements are translated to reality with integrity."* [Toufic A](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113755074016639004887/reviews?hl=en-US). ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/691b45e2e6614f0a82e50a3f/691b45e4e6614f0a82e50d92_AdobeStock_219710464-1920-p-500.webp) *"I am so happy with the job your entire crew did. They worked so well as a team, and their clean-up talents are almost as perfect as their carpentry skills. If I had a question, each crew member would make time to answer it in a way I could understand, especially today's two experts. I could not ask for a better-looking and sturdier deck. 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