On Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:47:19 -0400, Tony
wrote:
On Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:27:45 -0400, « Jeem » wrote:
On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:40 -0400, Tony
wrote:
I am looking to replace my windows in my bedrooms. Right now, it looks like there is the original
aluminum window on the inside and on the outside, it looks like a white vinyl window was installed,
almost like a cap that has sliding windows on it. Please look at the pics and see if you can make
heads or tales of what I got.
Interior pics:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...nterior1-1.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e.../interior2.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e.../interior3.jpg
Exterior pic:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...3/exterior.jpg
I was going to buy replacement windows but my friend said new construction windows are better. If I
were to get new construction windows, my he said to get it a little bigger. But, what does that
mean? How much bigger? If I want to keep the existing j-channel siding trim, is it possible to get
the exact size for the new construction windows?
My window sizes are as follows (this is the exact interior measuremnets from side to side:
46" (w) x 39 1/2" (h)
34" (w) x 39 1/2" (h)
Thanks
Tony
Back in 2006, I had all of the windows in the entire house (8)
replaced by Window World. I beleive they are nationwide. They were
MUCH cheaper than any of the other estimates we got and as of today, I
have no complaints.
Did you get replacement windows or new construction. I have a total of 3 windows (2 bedroom and 1
kitchen). I can get the three windows from Home Depot (American Craftsman, made by Anderson) and it
is the mid level windows. Total cost would be about $500. What did you pay? I am not even looking to
spend $1000. That is too much. I hate our house and it is valued lower than I what I paid for it 5
years ago. I want to get out ASAP and just want to get better insulation and keep the cold and noise
out.
Tony
Hi Tony,
To start with, I live in Florida. Here if your put in new windows, you
also have to get some sort of hurricane shutters. It's the law. So the
price I paid for my windows is probably going to be higher than for
you. Total cost was around $5500. That included the windows, hurricane
shutters, and installation. Because the price was so low compared to
others, I would say they are replacement windows. But yet since they
are manufactured by Window World, I'm not so sure. The windows are
vinyl, double paned, with some sort of gas (I beleive it's argon) in
between the panes, and come with screens and a lifetime guarantee. My
windows are various sizes, depending on which room you are in. You can
have a sales rep come out and he'll show you a small sample of the
window and explain everything about it. No, I am not affiliated with
Window World. I'm just telling you this from my personal experience.
Anderson windows are damned good windows from what I have heard. If
you can get 3 windows at that size for $500 and install them yourself,
I'd go for it.