Everyone must be rich on this thread.

I measured my windows, went to home depot and bought midrange windows
for $1300, and installed myself.

I hired a couple of guys and supervised. I think all together it came
to $2,500. Labor was the same as materials.

Am I the only one around who fastidiously guards her paycheck?

Look for a person who is installing windows and ask him if he'd like to
make some money on the side.

For the costs of the windows projects on this thread, I completely
remodeled my house including all hardwood floors refinished, vinyl,
windows, yard front and back, paint inside and out, remodel bathroom,
new garage door with opener ($600 a little pricey for me but it was
something I wouldn't tackle), ceiling fans in every room, and kitchen
appliances.

I'd go without before dumping my hard earned cash.




james0180 wrote:
A couple of months ago I had Statewide come to my house for a presentation.
I too had a few problems with they way the presentation happened, but I
did end up with the windows and they are truly the BEST.

They sent a sales rep out and after measuring and inspecting my windows and
telling me about the problems I already knew about, we were already 45
minutes into it. Then he proceeded to tell me about the reasons why I
needed new windows. Again, with single pane aluminum, I already knew
that. So I told him to cut to the chase and he did. He gave me no fuss
about it. Finally he told me about the different windows out there and
showed me the differences. I had previously checked out windows and it
seemed that everything he was telling me had been accurate.

I ended up buying the windows. Although I did feel a little bit pressured
with that "11%" discount. I felt like I had gotten enough info that I
could make an educated decision.

The sales rep actually left my house and took some things to his car so
that I could take a minute to think about it. I got no pressure from him
at all.

The windows are now installed. I absolutely love them. I would definitely
recommend them to anyone. The installation crew was awesome and very
professional. They got there on time and they got done when they said
they would. I was actually more impressed with them than anything else.
I've worked with other contractors and have never gotten that kind of
service.

My suggestion to other people would be to be prepared to make a decision
before Statewide comes. Also, if you don't want them to be there for 4
hours, then tell them to speed it up. They did for me without harassment.
Overall A+ on the windows and installation and B- on the presentation.

Salem, OR