Kentfield sits at the foot of Mount Tamalpais, and that location brings a lot of rain. The town's rain gauge regularly logs some of the highest totals in the Bay Area, and the tall trees in Kent Woodlands and along the creek keep many homes shaded and damp long after a storm passes. For windows, that's a tough combination. Wood sashes and sills stay wet for weeks at a time, paint fails early, and rot sets in where water sits. Many of the larger homes up in Kent Woodlands also have a lot of glass, often older single-pane or early dual-pane units that let in cold air and fog over in winter. Down in the flats near College of Marin and Corte Madera Creek, the houses are more modest but face the same damp.
We replace and repair windows throughout Kentfield and Kent Woodlands, from a few problem windows to every opening in a large home. For houses where real wood inside is part of the character, wood-clad windows give you wood on the inside and a weatherproof shell outside. Call or send the form for a free estimate.
Rain, Rot and the Work Behind the Window
In a town this wet, the window is only half the job. The other half is what's around it. When we take out an old window in Kentfield, we check the sill and framing for rot and rebuild any soft wood before the new unit goes in, because a new window set into a rotten opening won't last. We add flashing tape at the sill and sides so water that gets behind the siding drains out, and we seal the perimeter carefully. Frames that can't rot, like vinyl, fiberglass or clad wood, are the safest choice for exposed walls. If you'd like to understand the difference between fitting a window into the old frame and replacing everything down to the studs, our window replacement page lays it out.
Large Homes and Lots of Glass in Kent Woodlands
Homes in Kent Woodlands often have dozens of windows, plus sliders, French doors and big walls of glass facing the trees or the mountain. That makes planning matter. We measure every opening, group the order so matching windows arrive together, and schedule the work one side of the house at a time so you're never living in a construction zone. For large openings, slim fiberglass or clad frames keep the look open while staying rigid. Dual-pane glass with a warm-edge spacer cuts the winter condensation that shaded rooms are prone to. Homeowners in the damp canyon neighborhoods of Mill Valley face the same shade and moisture, and we bring the same approach there.
Common Questions
Yes. We work throughout Kentfield, including Kent Woodlands, the neighborhoods near College of Marin and the homes along Corte Madera Creek, as well as nearby Greenbrae and Ross. The rest of Marin County is in our service area too.
Yes, and on bigger homes it often makes sense. We can start with the side of the house that takes the most weather or the rooms you use most, and record the exact product, color and grille pattern so later phases match. Ordering in phases can also make the cost easier to plan around.