Window replacement and siding in Auburn, Indiana
Roughly one Auburn house in two predates 1980, so on a window replacement or siding job there we check the wood around every opening before we write a price.
Egress windows: Auburn's numbers
Turning a basement room into a bedroom means adding an escape window, and the city's code summary for DeKalb County spells out the size:
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Net clear opening | 5.7 square feet |
| Clear opening height | 22 inches |
| Clear opening width | 20 inches |
| Sill height above the floor | 44 inches or less |
| Window well area | 9 square feet |
A basement window can't just be swapped for a bigger one: cutting a larger opening in a foundation is structural work, so it needs a permit from Auburn's Building, Planning and Development office (260-925-6449) before the saw comes out. Glass block can't serve as an egress window.
Wind, snow and siding
The same code summary rates DeKalb County at a 115 mph design wind speed and lists its weathering as severe. A siding panel only holds up to its wind rating if it was nailed the way the maker's instructions say.
Auburn houses
Auburn's median home was built in 1980, and 23% are older than 1940. The Downtown Auburn Historic District on the National Register (1986) is mostly Classical Revival and late Victorian buildings, and our search turned up no local review covering houses. If your Auburn house predates 1978, read our lead-safe guide before any window replacement.
Auburn on the map
Auburn, home to about 13,600 people, is the DeKalb County seat north of Fort Wayne and one of nine towns we serve around the city.
Get your free in-home estimate
A few quick questions. Here's what happens next:
- We call you backTo hear about your house and pick a time that works for you.
- We measure everythingEvery window and wall, so your price is right the first time.
- You get it in writingProduct, trim, clean-up and a start date, all on one page.
Get an Auburn window or siding quote
Call us or send a few quick answers. We'll come out, measure everything and give you a clear price in writing.