How It All Started

Our almost 40 years of history started in 1985 at Terri, our owner’s, kitchen table. This led to her dining room table, her basement, and finally, an office addition being added to her home. In 1992, Terri purchased our current location on Mequon Road, however, the building quickly became too small for our growing business. Our brand-new building was constructed in 1995, and we moved in during the spring of 1996.

We knew this building would be a better fit for our business, 8000 square feet should be enough right? Well actually, that 8000 square feet of pure paradise was in dire need of an addition by 2005. This nearly doubled our space, and now we have settled with our beautiful state-of-the-art warehouse full of hundreds of our custom windows and doors just waiting to be installed. It has been a journey, but we are so proud of how far we’ve come! 

• We are proud of our growth, financial stability, business success, and many awards.
• We have a great team of employees committed to you and your project.
• You can’t go far without seeing the All American Window & Door logo in your neighborhood.
• You can’t go far without meeting someone for whom we have done work.
• This all speaks to our commitment and dedication to doing business the right way.
• We have enjoyed the last 40 years and look forward to the next 40 years!

Quality Service and Products for 39 years

It’s important to work with a company that is trusted by many and has a long track record of quality service, especially in today’s economy! Our wide range of services and expert knowledge have made us a one-stop shop for custom window, door, and other exterior remodeling projects.

• Windows: With us, you are guaranteed to get quality windows that are built to last. We make window installations and replacements easy and work with you every step of the way to make sure you are receiving the services you want. 
• Doors: We’ve got you covered from entry and storm doors to patio doors! A custom door is a great way to personalize your home. 
• Siding: If you’re looking to reduce noise, reduce air infiltration, improve insulation, or just want to make a change, reach out to us to start your new siding project. 
• Roofing: All American offers GAF (General Aniline & Film) roofing products and we are GAF certified. Call us to fix your leaking or damaged roof!

The Future is Bright

All American Window & Door continues to grow throughout the Southeastern Wisconsin area and we are proud to be the number one choice for exterior remodeling projects in the area! Serving this community has been our passion for so many years and it’s amazing to see the growth and impact our services have had over time. We know that there is a bright future ahead and we can’t wait to see what comes next!

Still Not Convinced?

Why settle for less when you can have windows, doors, roofing, and siding from All American? This month we are holding a 39th anniversary sale! You can get up to 39% off certain products during the month of April! Don’t wait around until this offer is gone! We can’t wait to serve you! 

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Our Story

We have a long heritage, starting in 1985 at our kitchen table, “expanding” to our dining room table, basement, and an office addition onto our home.

We purchased our current location – on Mequon Road – in 1992. By 1994 we had outgrown the “little building”, as we affectionately call it. Construction began in 1995 to build a new “big building” and we moved in during spring of 1996. This “big building” of 8000 square feet was huge – or so we thought.

In 2005, with our growth, the “big building” was not big enough so once again, we added an addition, effectively doubling our building size! Our two-story, state-of-the-art warehouse now holds hundreds of custom windows and doors ready for installation. WHEW!  What a journey it has been!

• We are proud of our growth, financial stability, business success and many awards.
• We have a great team of employees committed to you and your project.
• You can’t go far without seeing the All American Window & Door logo in your neighborhood.
• You can’t go far without meeting someone for whom we have done work.
• This all speaks to our commitment and dedication to doing business the right way.
• We have enjoyed the last 40 years and look forward to the next 40 years!

In today’s economy, it is important to work with a company that has a long track record and expert knowledge. We do!!! We are here for the long haul.

We have been blessed to work with the leading companies in the industry. To be the best, you need to surround yourself with cutting-edge companies that are the gold standard for their products and services. We are thankful to have been recognized by many of the companies we partner with, as well as by the remodeling industry, media companies and state and local government.

Below are a few of the many awards and designations we are proud of:

2022 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2021 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2020 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2019 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2018 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2018 BEST OF THE BEST TELEVISION – NATIONAL AWARD
2017 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2017 BEST OF THE BEST TELEVISION – NATIONAL AWARD
2016 Executive Women International – Terri is Milw. Chapter President
2016 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2016 BEST OF THE BEST TELEVISION – NATIONAL AWARD
2015 Terri Awarded Outstanding Women in the Industry click here
2015 BEST OF THE BEST TELEVISION – NATIONAL AWARD
2015 State of Wisconsin Commendation for 30th Anniversary
2015 Village of Germantown Commendation for 30th Anniversary
2015 Soft-Lite Commendation for 30th Anniversary
2015 Waudena Millwork Commendation for 30th Anniversary
2015 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2014 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2013 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2012 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2012 Wall Street Journal Article on our job swap program
2011 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2011 Angie’s List Super Star Award (2003 & 2006 too!)
2010 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2009 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics & Integrity
2008 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2007 Soft-Lite Dealer of the Year and President’s Award
2006 Angie’s List Super Star Award (2003 & 2011 too!)
2005 Germantown’s Business of the Year
2005 Germantown’s Celebrate Success Award
2004, 2005, 2006 Terri was Director of July 4th Festivities for Germantown
2003 Angie’s List Super Star Award (2006 & 2011 too!)
2003 Top 101 Remodelers in America to Work For
2002 Top 101 Remodelers in America to Work For
2002 Two National Pinnacle Awards for Marketing (presented in Boston)
2001 Certified Graduate Remodeler with the NAHB
2001 Milwaukee/NARI Service Award
2000 National Remodeling Quality Award (runner up) for overall business leadership and management
2000 Milwaukee/NARI Presidents Award
1988 to current – Dealer of the Year, President’s Award, Elite Dealer Awards from vendors
19 Metropolitan Builders Standard of Excellence Awards
12 Milwaukee/NARI Wisconsin Remodelers Awards
National Trade Magazines: Home Gallery, Professional Remodeler, Winning Work Places
Articles in several community newspapers
Several community awards for July 4th and Christmas parade floats
Terri has been a speaker at trade shows, schools and many events

Buy from trusted professionals who are passionate about quality. Why settle for less when you can have windows, doors and siding from All American?

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“Brrr, love that draft coming in from these old windows! Can you please grab me a second blanket?” Said no-one ever!

You don’t have to constantly be grabbing extra throw blankets, readjusting draft snakes, or using your hairdryer and shrink wrap to try and seal off dated windows.

Make 2019 the year you make life better for your elderly parent or yourself by making the investment in quality replacement windows from All American Window & Door Co., Inc. Replacing those old windows will not only make you more comfortable, but is a practical home improvement project that provides you with energy savings, reduced maintenance and peace-of-mind.

How to choose replacement windows

The government may have shut down, but we haven’t! Pay a visit to energystar.gov to research energy savings you can achieve from replacing your windows and you’ll currently find an important notice:

The U.S. federal government is closed due to a lapse in appropriations. For the duration of the U.S. government shutdown, all ENERGY STAR tools, resources, and data services will not be available.

At All American Window & Door Co, Inc., our doors are open, as always, and deciding which windows to choose couldn’t be simpler. Visit our showroom to find the industry’s most energy-efficient products along with our friendly salespeople who can answer all your questions.

Would you rather sit down at your kitchen table?

We pride ourselves on being good neighbors. We started our business—at our kitchen table—in 1985 and expanded to our current location in 1992. Much construction and additions later, our state-of-the-art warehouse now holds hundreds of custom windows and doors ready for installation. We’ll be happy to come out and take a look at your potential projects, offer solutions and prepare a free estimate.

Stop by our showroom, or call us today at 262-255-7170 and say good riddance to drafty, old windows once and for all!

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What a year it’s been at All American Window & Door! We have so much to be thankful for as we reflect back on 2018.

For all of those who stuck with us through the long summer of construction, we give you our sincere gratitude! So often in Wisconsin, we rue the end of summer, knowing that after fall, winter will be on the way. However, this year, fall meant the end was in sight for this crazy construction project, and we couldn’t have been more pleased!

Normally, in the holiday season, we look forward to holiday lights, but this year, the new traffic light signaled that Mequon Road was up and running again! It’s a beautiful site!

We’ll hit 2019 running with ideas to help you with your home project New Year’s resolutions, so keep an eye out for an email coming soon with our New Year’s specials!

In the meantime, though we don’t have a winter wonderland yet—we know it’s coming! It’s not too late to gift someone special in your life with new windows, or a storm door that fends off the winter chill!

Call us at 262-255-7170 for more information on how you can gift the warmth of home to a loved one. Call soon, as this special will end come year’s end!

We wish you and yours a happy, safe and blessed holiday full of love and laughter! Thanks so much for your support and patronage and we look forward to working with you in 2019!

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Normally, we are tucked in the heated office answering phone calls, setting up appointments and working with you in the showroom. Today, a co-worker and I played hooky from our normal jobs to cross-train. We spent the morning in the crisp fall air to learn and observe the installation transformation of a large picture window to a twin double hung unit. We want to better help you – our client and customer – and what better way than to be at the installation site.

Window terminology flies around the office…from shims to stops to squaring to leveling to trim to aluminum capping…and have been trying to wrap my brain around what it all means but having never seen an installation from start to finish, it was a bit of a challenge. Cross-training brought all those terms to light.

All American Window & Door installers really do have a “team” mentality and work well with each other. Occasionally, the installers crack jokes at each other leaving the customer laughing. The installation process was straight forward from beginning to end. The crew lead introduced himself to the homeowner and went over the specific details of the window installation. Drop cloths were laid out to protect the interior/exterior of the area where the installers are working. Measurements were taken of the opening and of the new window to make sure everything lines up correctly. Because the original replacement style window had cracked glass, the installer taped the cracks to prevent the glass breaking more or even shattering. When the picture window was set to be freed, suction cups were used to help successfully remove the large glass unit.

The installation crew was considerate, careful not to step on the bushes just outside the window and made it a point to clean up after themselves, including using what looked like an oversized soft bristled paintbrush and then a rag on the window sills and then vacuuming the ground to clear away the dust and debris that had accumulated. They brought the new window to the opening to install and double-checked themselves to make sure everything matched and lined up correctly, that every nook and cranny was sealed properly, that every window opened and closed and operated as it was supposed to.

The installers finished the installation process by using spray foam insulation and bending aluminum trim custom to the exterior of the home. The aluminum trim is applied carefully, with last minute cutting to get a plush fit to the brickmolding around the window. The aluminum trim is carefully nailed to hold it in place and caulk is used as the finishing touch to completion of the exterior.

We greatly appreciated the opportunity to see the work first-hand, and I think the installers appreciated the package of mini-muffins I’d brought along for a snack for everyone.

~Written by Kathy and Karen

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This Friday and Saturday, August 21-22^nd, we are celebrating and having an open house. Come celebrate with us!! Schedule an appointment during this Open House and mention this blog post to get extra discounts and savings during your free estimate appointment. You won’t want to miss this event or the savings!

Come get treats and buy some raffle tickets. We are raising money for EWI of Milwaukee’s educational programs in the form of scholarships for both high school and adult students as well as funding for childhood and adult literacy programs throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.

You won’t want to miss some of these awesome raffle items – grill, golf packages, hotel packages, wine tastings, salon and massage packages, and the list goes on. Did you think I’d tell you all of them?! I can’t do that; it spoils the surprise and fun! Stop by Friday and Saturday to see all these great raffle items, purchase some tickets and help us celebrate this milestone 🙂

Come to our Open House to find out what raffle items are behind this door…

A special thanks to…

All our customers for referring us to others and helping us reach this HUGE milestone. We wouldn’t be where we are without you – thank you!

All our vendors through the years for keeping us on track, laughing and crying with us through the mountains and valleys, and making amazing products.

Our family and friends for continually supporting us – We wouldn’t be here without your constant love and encouragement.

All of the many people and businesses listed below that sponsored our Open House and Event and donated the many AWESOME raffle items.

~ My apologies if I missed anyone, it was not intended. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough! We truly appreciate it more than you’ll ever know. Thank you for participating in this amazing milestone in our business history, kicking off our Open House Event, and helping us raise money for EWI Milwaukee. ~

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 Our guys built this beautiful new display booth and their expert installation knowledge and skill is on display for you to see. Come check it out! You are going to LOVE it…and so will the owners when they finally get to see it! Come to the show and speak with some of our customers and ask them about their home improvement experience. We have a section in our booth called “Ask the Customer.” Previous customers spend time in our booth talking to potential clients about their experience and why they picked All American Window & Door to do the work on their home. Come talk with our staff and play with full-sized windows. You’re welcome to slam a few doors too. Looking to do that siding project? Come look at our siding walls and pictures.

Hopefully you can make it to the show. If not, we’ll be at the Realtors Home and Garden Show in March. Or stop in our showroom or call us to set up your free estimate. We’re celebrating 35 years and you get all the presents. See what all the hype is 🙂

PS: All pictures with customer’s and client’s were used with permission.

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Just a sampling of that surprise!

I was going through boxes of pictures and albums the other day picking and choosing random ones to use for a project. That surprise project was revealed yesterday. There were days I was overwhelmed with emotions and other days I was completely speechless and had no words.

My parent’s Ben and Terri Lodwick started their business in 1985, two years before I was born. They both wanted to own their own company and have a large family. The business started in the basement and eventually grew to the property and location it’s at now on Mequon Road in Germantown. This year they are celebrating 35 years in business.

Family is the driving force behind the business. As I was going through pictures, I came across a newspaper article Mom was talking about parades, family traditions, and how maybe some of us kids would want to go into the business some day.

As I was reflecting the other day, I was brought to tears. I never wanted to be part of the family business. I was the extremely musical child and took to learning instruments rather quickly and easily. Started violin and piano when I was 4 and have learned endless instruments the past 23 years, whether it was through private lessons or teaching myself. Music was my gift and I wanted to share that with the world. I wanted to go to college for music education, become a teacher, work for the family business as needed, and live my teacher life. I would have summers off, winter breaks, and do what I wanted. However, that passion quickly shifted the more I got involved in the family business. I finished my music degree, along with a business minor. You can plan for stuff, but life doesn’t always work out as planned.

Liz and Hannah

I joke with people and say I’ve been working for the company for 27 years. I started off 7 1/2 years ago as a part-time receptionist; 6 1/2 years ago I came on as a full-time employee. It wasn’t until that point that I saw a completely different side of my parent’s. I knew they were extremely dedicated, passionate, caring, and simply awesome. I grew up hearing stories of the good and bad days, customers, and the business life. After school, Mom would take us to the office where we’d play by the railroad tracks, help scrub toilets, do our homework at the big kid’s desk while swiveling in the chairs.

I didn’t see what it truly took to run a business until I was actually in the middle of it. I knew of the late nights, sleepless nights, tears, sweat and blood it took. We felt the growing pains of the business as a family. We hurt when our parents hurt. We wanted to tell customers to stop being mean! We’d go on appointments with Dad. In fact, we’d argue and fight over who got to go. Eventually a system was created and we couldn’t wait until it was our turn. Those appointment times were Daddy-daughter dates. I got to hang with him and have that special one-on-one time. We worked trade shows and events with Mom and Dad. We’d get dressed up and compete against siblings for who handed out the most fliers.

Once I came on full-time, I saw what it truly took to be successful. I developed such a deeper respect and admiration for my parents than I’ve ever had before. My respect and admiration continually grows the more I’ve gotten involved and worked my way through the business. I am currently the Director of Customer Care and have the front row seat to helping customers with questions.

As I type this, I’m overwhelmed with emotions and tears are flowing down my cheeks. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all you’ve done for the community, people around you, business colleagues, organizations you’ve been part of, your employees, extended family, and everything and everyone I haven’t even mentioned. Thank you for your compassion and love. Thank you for never throwing in the towel and quitting when you wanted to. Thank you for persevering. Thank you for involving us on the journey, ups and downs, successes and failures. Thank you for teaching us life lessons while growing up in the business. Saying thank you doesn’t seem to be enough.

It’s been neat going through boxes of pictures, newspaper articles, letters from customers and miscellaneous items. I’ve enjoyed seeing the change in letterhead, the property, buildings, procedures, and so much more. Ohhhh the memories! I’m excited for the future and growing even more.

Congratulations on 30 amazing years, Mom and Dad! I’m proud of your amazing accomplishment and being part of your team. Your passion is now my passion! Let’s celebrate this milestone…together and with everyone else!!

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We don’t want to confuse a bay window with a bow window, although there are a lot of similarities with the Elements bay and bows; however, there are differences. Bay windows extend outwardly and protrude from the home much more than a bow window. Bays have a significantly deeper seat and have only three “units” – left operating casement (or double hung), fixed picture window, and right operating casement (or double hung). The configuration is commonly known as quarter, half, quarter. On bow windows the configuration is always equal lites.

You can do a lot to a bay window: tuck it right under your overhang or install it right on your home and allow us to build a roof. Oh, and did you know, you don’t have to already have a bay window in your home to swap out with a new bay window! You can get rid of that large picture window, triple casement or other window and install a beautiful, dimensional bay window. You can completely change the look of your home! Another option is altering an opening by making it larger to accommodate a bay window. Or, you could take out that patio door you don’t use and raise the walls and put in the glamorous bay window. All American Window & Door has altered many homes to be able to give the homeowner their special window. In fact, one customer surprised his wife with a bay window for their 30th wedding anniversary gift. He wanted us to put it in his wife’s sitting room because she spent a lot of time there. Only problem? They had a double hung in the existing opening. Our solution? Expand the opening and build a custom roof for them. I had the privilege of working with this customer on several different occasions. He came into the showroom to show his wife what he purchased and seeing his wife’s face and smile was priceless!! I will never forget them – they made my day!

Bay windows are also exciting because you can decorate them and add life not only to the exterior of your home, but also the interior. Terri loves decorating – You’d know that if you’ve ever been in our showroom. See how she decorated hers in a lovely winter theme…

And if you don’t want to jazz them up, why not use that space to put up picture frames. Or, you could use it as a favorite hangout place for that dog or cat of yours…The options are endless and yours for the taking. Call us today to set up that free bay window consultation. We’ll transform your curb appeal!

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We’ve done lots of work in Racine from small projects like a few windows to big projects like replacing everything – windows, siding and doors. This morning the “We Love Wisconsin Tour” was in Racine at Robert’s Roost Restaurant. Every month on the tour Terri Lodwick and All American Window and Door donate $1,000.00 to a special charity. This month Women’s Resource Center was the special recipient of the $1,000. Women’s Resource Center is an outlet in the community that provides a place for victims of specific abuse and/or assault to turn to at any hour of the day. They are the only abuse shelter serving the entire Racine County and have provided a safe haven for thousands of women and children since 1977.

The Women’s Resource Center is a support group for those that walk through their doors. Terri had the opportunity to be live on-air with Katy Stephan-Cothell who’s the Development Director. Katy shared what the Center is all about and how they get their funding. They are in the process of opening a second shelter and want to use the money specifically for that new endeavor to do things they only had dreamed of being able to do. Terri shared her heart in how she chooses each organization. It must be local, small and be of specific benefit for children. As Terri presented the $1,000 check, she did what she normally does EVERY TIME, she cried. Terri starts so serious in her sentence to say this money is to honor you for what you do and before the end of her second sentence has tears. Terri wears her heart on her sleeve so every month it happens, everyone expects it and no one bets against the tears!

I had the opportunity to speak with Katy. She said, “This morning was fun! Terri is phenomenal and such a sweet, genuine lady. She’s a lot of fun. I cannot thank her enough for the donation. The $1000.00 donation means so much to us. It gives us a resource and means to do the things we thought we couldn’t do otherwise. To some, $1,000.00 donation doesn’t mean a lot or make a dent. To us it means a whole new way of communicating with people. It gives us something that we could not have without it. We are excited to use this gift. I cannot thank Terri and All American Window and Door Co. enough. Thank you!”

Katy is a fantastic person and a little ball of energy. After the morning radio show, Terri was invited to see the facility. She was able to see what they do, where the money would go, and meet those within the organization. It was a very humbling experience and reinforced that choosing Women’s Resource Center as our charity this month was the right decision.

Thank you, Katy, for allowing All American Window and Door Co. to be a special part of your organization. We appreciate all you’re doing in the community and you making a difference!

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