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Default Replacement Windows?

On Mar 10, 7:47*am, (Shirley ann) wrote:
Has anyone had theirs done recently???

What brand did you decide on??

Our house is 16 years old which has Rivco windows. They are now out of
business.
We have 6 windows that is foggy, steamy on the outside, 1 looks like it
has water running down it. A few look like there is fungus on the inside
of the window and they are hard to open and lock in the last year.

shirleyann


I just installed 2 new Simonton. Double hung vinyl. They looked
exactly the same as and were much thicker than the old ones that were
in my home. They seem to get a very good rating on the window forums.
Just do a search for "simonton windows quality" or replacement windows
forums". I did a lot of research before I bought them. I didn't see
any negative reviews. I saw a lot of negative reviews about the HD and
Lowes windows (Pella and cant remember the HD brand).I installed them
myself and they are in and doing their job very well. I did have to
heave one replaced though because the bottom sash was not closing
evenly. I think the frame was defective. At first they thought it was
the sash so they just sent me a new one. They did not give me any
problem at all about it and even let me keep the extra sash. Now I
have an extra sash in case one breaks or something. They seem to be
very good quality for about $250 each. (not installed). Hope this
helps. Good luck.