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Default Replacement Windows?

On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), Pat
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On Mar 10, 7:47Â*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


Why don't you just take the glass out and have it replace? It's
pretty simple (generally) and a lot cheaper than replacing the whole
window.

I'll second that. If you have good vinyl windows, new thermal units
are easy to install and a LOT less money.
Just make sure you get GOOD units. With "thermal break" spacers and at
least 2 types, preferably 3, of sealer used in manufacture. The cheap
units use the same urethane sealer for all 3 jobs.
Argon Low E squared units are the most efficient double glazed units -
and you can even get "self cleaning" glass.