Update: New windows for the home
Thinking about new windows for the home and would appreciate comments to this end.
Update: A hearty thanks to each of you for taking the time to make this thread truly worthwhile. I especially liked the comment from Azafshin about replacing the glass only. 80 grand is scary, and half that would run me off morickytick.
Additional comments are still most welcome!!! [;)][:p]
Update: A hearty thanks to each of you for taking the time to make this thread truly worthwhile. I especially liked the comment from Azafshin about replacing the glass only. 80 grand is scary, and half that would run me off morickytick.
Additional comments are still most welcome!!! [;)][:p]
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I need to replace the windows in my house too, so I will be watching this thread... 0 -
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
I need to replace the windows in my house too, so I will be watching this thread...
Hopefully we'll get some good tips on this subject.0 -
Anderson windows. Buy once and be done. Excellent quality. 0 -
We?re saving a ton on heat since we installed new vinyl windows 3 years ago. 0 -
We did fiberglass and they seem pretty good. A little more money but we are staying. 0 -
Names of companies, cost per window, etc? Thanks for mentioning materials too. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by redneckandy
Anderson windows. Buy once and be done. Excellent quality.
We had Anderson windows installed when we built the house. Every damn one of them leaks wind, even worse than I do. We had the local Anderson rep up to try to fix them, but it didn't help much. [V][:(!]0 -
quote:Originally posted by jimdeere
We?re saving a ton on heat since we installed new vinyl windows 3 years ago.
Do you remember the company's name and model of window?0 -
quote:Originally posted by kimi
Names of companies, cost per window, etc? Thanks for mentioning materials too.
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Simonton makes a good vinyl replacement window,,Just make sure whatever company you get Low-E Glass and its Energy star rated. NEVER EVER BUY ANY WINDOW MADE BY CROFT WINDOWS.. I worked for them almost 20years ,, I know what junk they make 0 -
I put Air-Chek windows (Clifton NJ) in my house about 10 years ago. I think 25 total. They made sliders for my basement also and a beautiful 6 over 6 insert for a antique door leading to my deck from back porch as a bonus.
They gave me contractor price and I put them in myself after removing cast iron weights/ropes and all window stops. Cut new stops from beautiful scraps from stair case company nearby with table saw. I did measurements for Air-Chek and all the windows fit like a glove.
One load I picked up at factory with my Silverado and two other loads we transferred from their truck to my truck in Tuxedo, NY parking lot to avoid shipping charges as they have a charge when you go over a certain mileage. Really nice folks to deal with and I think they are still in business. No problems with windows for over 10 years now.
Only other window, Anderson top of line six foot slider with small panes I put in over 10 years ago, no problems. Leads to elevated deck from kitchen, heavy traffic.0 -
Don?t get Windows 10. 0 -
I went with Window World in the Indy area about 10 years ago and love them. Affordable, attractive, and no issues. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Idahobound
Don?t get Windows 10.
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I have a 100+ year old house.
About 8 years ago we started with replacing Windows.
It took us 5 years to get them all replaced.
We started in our upstairs bedroom an hallway since they felt the worst.
I have no idea what brand they are.
I do know that the last year we had them replaced, it was from a different manufacturer.
Ours are a low E triple pane. They reflect somewhat of the sunlight.
Our trim is old timber walnut. I spent the extra $60 per window for a window that matched inside instead of having a white window. I knew I'd never be happy with the white inside and they look like they belong.
Our utility bill has definitely shown the difference.
We do have to run a small heater in the upstairs bedroom because the furnace doesn't run as much.
It hardly shut off in the winter before.
I had a local contractor do it for me that does Windows and siding.
Way cheaper than the AAA Windows and siding guys. More than half.
We have huge windows and even with the inside color add on, they were bout $400 each installed.
We would do 4-5 per year.
Kick myself for not doing it sooner.
The wife loves that you can clean the outside of the window from the inside since you can pivot them in.0 -
I highly recommend you get the ones you can see through. The other ones are less expensive but not very practical.
I too will be watching this thread (and I need a door wall to boot)0 -
We?re saving a ton on heat since we installed new vinyl windows 3 years ago. 0 -
+1 Andersons. Get a good installer.
Best warrentee.0 -
Pella or Anderson. Tough to go wrong with either of those two. 0 -
lowes sale on 14 double pane single hung vinyl for home....took out all the ol wavy glass original and filled the window weight space 4@ with medim expanding foam...cabin lake side were Pella and put in 7 double pane and double hung low E vinyl clad ....MAJOR difference in heating and cooling on all these...sometimes cannot hear it rain 0 -
I owned a 1948 Chestnut log cabin on Greenwood Lake, NY/NJ, about 6-7 years ago before I moved back down to TN.
I replaced 21 windows, after much research with what I thought to the best I could find. I could be wrong about the brand, (I'm going from memory here, and I replaced the windows approx. 15 years ago.) I believe the company was UltraPane. They were triple pane, E-coated, Highest Energy star rating I could locate. Vinyl framed. Wood trim color and grain on the inside, because I did not want white inside trim in my cabin.
Two guys did the removal of the old windows, installed the new windows, and custom bent aluminum (Hunter green) trim on the outside, I believe in two days. I spent $14,000. I saw huge increased Heating/cooling retention, and subsequent savings. The look and appearance of my cabin was greatly improved. The windows tilted in to clean. Quite a few of the windows (in the front entry/Sun room) cranked out with the bottom pivoting out, allowing them to be open in the rain. One very large Garden Box window in the kitchen (protrudes box like from the house allowing growing herbs etc.) Loved it. Highly recommend it.
Also came with "Lifetime" glass breakage warranty replacement at no charge. Used that on one window one time. They came out and replaced the glass at no charge, no questions asked. (I believe it was caused by a neighbors lawnmower throwing a small rock.)
The company was located in NJ. I left all the paperwork for the new Homeowner when I moved. He retained the Lifetime warranty, which was transferable. I will see if I have an old phone I can bring back to life to get a phone #. If I can, I will post it here for you. (Not sure if it's in there or not.)
Highly recommend the window replacement. While not cheap, it was by far one of the best upgrades I did to that house. Hugely improved everything about the place. Greatly increased the re-sale value of the house as well. Probably got most of my money back.
Good luck.
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Put Pella windows, purchased thru Lowe's, about 12 years ago. No issues at all.
Only thing I would do now that I'm not sure were available at the time is get the patio/slider doors with the shades already built in.0 -
brand and price would be nice. 0 -
We just went through the process of getting quotes to replace all 35 windows in our house. Anderson came in at $80K with the highest quote. The next company came in at $60K and that was Window World. These quotes were both for plastic windows. Composite or other material would be much more expensive. The whole process stank though. They came in with a 3 hour presentation that had the aim of convincing you they have the best product and warranty and just kept putting the other company down. Worse experience than trying to buy a car at a dealership.
In the end we went with none of the window replacement places and went with a place that replaces the glass. Much cheaper and two advantages over complete window replacments:
1. Low E windows cut light transmission by up to 35%. I'm not willing to pay so much to make my house darker by 35%.
2. Living in Texas and knowing a bit about chemistry, I didn't buy their line that plastic would last a life time. Sunlight will degrade any molecule with hydrogen and oxygen in it, i.e. plastic. May take 20-25 years to do that, but I'm not prepared to spend $60K on my house every 20-25 years to replace windows. And all their warranties are jokes when you read the fine lines (which they claim don't exist, but will sneak in one way or another into your contracts).
My metal windows may not be as efficient as these new plastic windows, but saving a little bit on energy will not make up the cost of these low e windows for me.0 -
Over a period of 10 years I replaced all of the windows in my house with double pane vinyl ones. I did the work myself. They were made by a local company. A good decision. 0 -
I just had a fellow tell me that since I have aluminum glass frames that the whole window would have to be replaced, but had the glass frame been made of vinyl then they could make such an exchange.
I might rethink replacing the 28 y.o. windows altogether at this point in time and spend the money on some other updating like projects. I'm almost certain the vast majority of them, with the exception of one or two, still function properly, but I could be wrong in my assessment, although it would be nice to have the more advanced energy saving types for obvious reasons. At a minimum, I intend to have my windows checked out to ensure their functionality.0 -
quote:Originally posted by patt7638
Over a period of 10 years I replaced all of the windows in my house with double pane vinyl ones. I did the work myself. They were made by a local company. A good decision.
That's great! However, it's something that I could not do without considerable risk.0 -
quote:Low E windows cut light transmission by up to 35%. I'm not willing to pay so much to make my house darker by 35%
Sorry but that is NOT how low-e works,,It reduces UV light which stops Sun Fade,,it keeps things like your carpet,drapes or furniture, close to a window, from fading,,It also GREATLY reduces radiant heat (infrared light) as it enters and leaves a room. It keeps your house warmer in the winter by reflecting certain segments of the sun?s light spectrum back into the home, and cooler in the summer by reflecting particular sections outside.It has almost ZERO effect on visible light.. Just do not use it in any window where you have plants,,like a garden window,,as it does not let the light in that helps plants grow0 -
quote:Originally posted by sharpshooter039
quote:Low E windows cut light transmission by up to 35%. I'm not willing to pay so much to make my house darker by 35%
Sorry but that is NOT how low-e works,,It reduces UV light which stops Sun Fade,,it keeps things like your carpet,drapes or furniture, close to a window, from fading,,It also GREATLY reduces radiant heat (infrared light) as it enters and leaves a room. It keeps your house warmer in the winter by reflecting certain segments of the sun?s light spectrum back into the home, and cooler in the summer by reflecting particular sections outside.It has almost ZERO effect on visible light.. Just do not use it in any window where you have plants,,like a garden window,,as it does not let the light in that helps plants grow
Sharpshooter, as part of their 3 hour presentations they showed me a chart which showed transmission curves and both Andersen and Window World showed that visible light transmission was about 60%-65% while transmission for UV and infrared were much lower. So, yes, they do reduce visible light by 35%. They also had samples of their windows and everything did look darker through them.0 -
We have low E double pane windows and notice no light reduction. I had to argue to have standard glass put in the sun room, because low E is standard. These are vinyl windows by a local maker and work and work very well.
For the French Windows we went with Anderson. They are solid and tight and heavy.
We do have Sola tubes in most rooms as well which adds greatly to the interior light.0
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