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4.9 from 69 Google reviewsMetal Window Installation and Replacement
Slim aluminum and steel frames built to hold up to coastal sun and salt air, installed by the owners across Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties.
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Metal Windows Set Square and Sealed Right
Mountain View Windows handles metal window installation across the Central Coast, usually aluminum or steel frames for homeowners who want the slimmest possible sightline or a modern, black-framed look. Buster and Aaron install metal windows themselves. No subcontractors. CA Lic. #1104609, bonded and insured. Call (805) 430-6304 for a free in-home estimate.
Metal is strong enough to hold large panes of glass in a thin frame, which is why it's the material behind most of the black-framed, wall-of-glass looks popping up on newer builds in the area. The tradeoff is the coast itself: untreated aluminum pits and corrodes in salt air over time, so we install thermally broken, marine-grade finished frames for anything near the water, and we'll tell you plainly if a job calls for vinyl or fiberglass instead. If your current metal frames are original single-pane aluminum from decades ago, that's a different animal from what we install today, and it's usually losing you money on your energy bill. Every job is different. Contact Mountain View Windows for an accurate estimate.
What a Metal Frame Changes
Why homeowners choose metal over vinyl or wood.
Thinner Sightlines, More Glass
Metal is strong enough to hold a large pane in a slim frame, so you get more visible glass and a cleaner look, especially paired with a double-pane unit.
The Black-Frame Look
Most of the black-framed, modern exterior looks we install on newer Central Coast builds start with a metal frame. It holds a powder-coated finish well and keeps its color.
Needs the Right Finish Near the Coast
Untreated aluminum pits and corrodes in salt air. We install thermally broken, marine-grade finished frames for anything close to the water, and standard aluminum further inland.
Meets Today's Code
California's Title 24 energy code sets efficiency standards for replacement windows. A thermally broken metal frame with double-pane glass is built to meet them; old single-pane aluminum is not. See our Title 24 guide.
How We Do It
How a Metal Window Install Goes
It starts with a visit. Buster or Aaron measures every opening, checks the framing, and talks you through aluminum versus steel, finish color, and glass options including low-E coatings. We quote after we measure, because the condition of each opening changes the job.
Most metal window jobs on the coast get a thermally broken frame with a marine-grade finish, which costs more than standard aluminum but resists the salt air corrosion that eats through an untreated frame in a few years. The crew removes the old unit, sets and seals the new one plumb and square, finishes the trim, and cleans up before leaving.
Buster holds Lead-Safe Renovation Training certification for work in pre-1978 homes, many of which still have their original single-pane aluminum. Want the same slim profile with less maintenance concern? Ask about fiberglass windows, or pair a metal frame with casement operation for a tighter seal.
What You Get with Mountain View Windows
35 years in the trade means we've seen every install scenario across three counties.
Buster and Aaron have been in the construction industry for over three decades. That's not a marketing line. They've installed windows in everything from 1950s ranch homes in Santa Maria to newer builds in Goleta to wine country estates near Solvang. They know where the problems hide.
- CA Lic. #1104609, Bonded and Insured
- Verified contractor license you can check on the CSLB website before you call.
- 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews
- Real customers, real names, publicly posted, not a number we made up.
- No subcontracted labor
- The team that answers your call is the team that installs your windows.
- Lead-Safe Renovation Training certified
- Required for work in pre-1978 homes. Not every crew has it.
Straight from Google
What Homeowners Say After the Job
4.969 verified Google reviews
I want to thank Buster and his crew for their wonderful work. They were efficient and professional. This is a local company that is offering competitive prices against name brand and their product is top grade. We absolutely love the new windows and look forward to conserving more energy with double panes. I would highly recommend Mountain View and will higher them again for future work.
Darren SullivanMountain View installed 8 windows for us. Beautiful windows, great communication, and nice finished product. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them in the future.
Kristy QuigleyGreat job fast installation, great attention to detail. Beautiful work.
John JeffriesAaron and the team and Mountain View Windows went above and beyond for the installation of a new window in our home. The entire experience was 10/10, from the initial call to project completion. I have never experienced this level of professionalism in a local window company will gladly ask for their services in the future.
Tim FuhsBuster and his crew were great to work with! They were friendly, efficient, and all around good natured. I will definitely have them back to replace the remaining windows on my house.
Andrea MAyfieldThese guys were easy to Work with, honest and efficient with install. We will be using them again in the future and highly recommend them!
Hannah TreftsHad them do a sliding glass door. It looks great and we are very happy with the end result. We would use them again and would absolutely recommend them for any glass/window needs. Price was competitive. Friendly, punctual, and professional from the consultation to the installation.
Anthony PrincipeExcellent craftsmanship and professional installation. The crew was wonderful and the windows were very competitively priced. I will be getting more soon!
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Metal Window Questions We Hear Often
Does metal mean aluminum or steel?
Both are available. Aluminum is the more common choice for residential windows here and comes in a wide range of finishes. Steel is stronger still and shows up mostly on large modern openings. We'll recommend one based on the size of the opening and the look you want.
Will metal frames corrode near the coast?
Untreated aluminum will, over time. We install thermally broken frames with a marine-grade finish for anything close to the water, which resists the corrosion that pits an untreated frame after a few years of salt air.
Are metal windows as energy efficient as vinyl?
With a thermal break, modern metal frames perform comparably. Older single-pane aluminum without a thermal break is a poor performer by comparison, which is why so many of our jobs are replacing exactly that.
Can I get the black-frame look with metal windows?
Yes, that's one of the most common requests we get. Metal holds a powder-coated black finish well and is strong enough to frame large panes without a bulky profile.
Do I have to replace the whole frame?
Not usually. Most upgrades are retrofit installs that fit into the existing frame. If the frame is rotted or out of square, we will recommend a full-frame replacement and tell you why first.
How do I get a quote?
Call (805) 430-6304 or use the estimate form. Buster or Aaron will come out, measure, and give you a written quote at no charge.
Where We Work
Metal Windows Across Three Counties
Mountain View Windows serves homeowners throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Whether you're in the wine country near Buellton or a coastal neighborhood closer to the water, we make the drive. See the full list of cities we cover.
San Luis Obispo County
8 citiesVentura County
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Not on the list? Buster and Aaron take jobs across the whole tri-county region.
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