In article , Craven Morehead
says...

Run, don't walk to your nearest Pella dealer or store. Every sub contractor
experience I've had with H-D has been a mess. Someone posted here that only
subs that don't have much business on their own, work for HD.
My 2 cents.

Well now - I do agree that HD is not the best first source to go to, but that's
not to say that any and all who would be contacted through HD are bad. I got an
excellent contractor by just trusting who would install some doors I wanted from
my local hardware supply, I was new in town and the guy seemed reasonable.
Turned out to be stellar, and now works word of mouth only. That was nearly 12
years ago; he just finished my kitchen, a job that went off without a hitch.
He's done major work for two of my friends, too, with another lining him up.

This poster has a good impression of the HD contractor. So I'd advise this
poster to get a couple more estimates, and pay attention to the contractor's
apparent knowledge and how good the interaction is for the other two as well as
how the prices compare - possibly the HD guy is the keeper, maybe not.

But to knee-jerk warn him away just for having come from HD is just dumb.

If I were him, I'd pay more attention to what knowledgable people here may say
about the *windows*, and consider that in light of how much he wants to pay, how
long he plans to be in the house, etc.

Banty


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Hi All

I need new windows and siding...the siding is so bad that it will
probably have to stripped off, and some of the plywood underneath
replaced.

A sales-rep from Home Depot came by yesterday to give me an estimate.
He seemed
honest and knowledgable. The quote he gave for the entire job wasn't
too bad either
(I've gotten a few other estimates as well).

Now the question. Can Home Depot be trusted? Are there 6500 series
windows really as good they claim them to be? Do they do a good job
installing? They say they stand behind their work, but I've heard some
horror stories. Any feedback would be most greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
tz





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