Know the difference between "replacement" windows and "new construction"
windows when you go looking for prices. It is possible to use either, but a
new construction window has the flap of flashing material that sticks out
about 3" on all outside edges. Replacement windows are just a box that
slides into the hole with the molding intact. There is a difference in the
price of the two designs. Replacement windows are available in a very
limited set of sizes. I just had to settle on a new construction unit for
my bathroom and it worked fine but i had to redo the molding on the outside
which was more work than I had hoped.

Also, look out for NewPro salesmen that come to your house. They are
selling financial loans and "windows" is just the excuse. You can tell
because they tell you to have everyone present who signed the mortgage on
your home. You can get the same quality vinyl window just about anywhere
for a lot less and not have the 2nd mortgage.



"HA HA Budys Here" wrote in message
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And remember - the people "selling" are salesmen and generally know
NOTHING
about construction, quality construction or the process, codes, etc. All
they
know how to do is sell, YOU, on their outrageously overpriced windows.

Go to Home Depot and look at what a similar sized window or set of windows
costs, brand new. Then try to get the salesman to justify the price of his
"custom" windows.

I've never seen a "replacement window" job where the windows didn't look
like
replacement windows. They often consider "repair" of stucco to mean,
installing
a 6-8-or 10" wide exterior "moulding" around the completed window to hide
the
damage stucco and eliminate the need for any real stucco work.painting/
paint
matching, etc...