Any inputs appreciated, if so (or other recommendations)

http://www.marvin.com/windows/window-sash-replacement/

Project is new construction but to match at least in appearance previous
ca 1900 double hungs w/ leaded glass uppers but with the facility for
interior cleaning and low-e glass, etc., ...

It will, in all likelihood not be possible to actually use real leaded
glass; that will have to be simulated w/ the lead tape trick I'm almost
certain although I've not gotten the callback from the Marvin regional rep.

Since these have wide flat casing on both exterior and interior, I
figure it's probably as easy to build the frames on site and use the
replacement sashes and do the rest here.

Wondered if any of you done something similar or have other suggestions...

Talked to a guy who does original reproductions; he can duplicate the
windows back to the weights and rope but nothing other than conventional
storm for any energy gains and that's at $11-1400/window w/o the leaded
glass and no casings...if were going the conventional route, I'd just
build the sashes and all and partial out the leading; I don't want to
get bogged down in that but it's no problem to build a single pane sash.

I'm not looking for reproductions here, but would like a fair simulation
to fit in w/ appearance of existing.

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On Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:47:46 -0500, dpb wrote:

Any inputs appreciated, if so (or other recommendations)

http://www.marvin.com/windows/window-sash-replacement/

Project is new construction but to match at least in appearance previous
ca 1900 double hungs w/ leaded glass uppers but with the facility for
interior cleaning and low-e glass, etc., ...

It will, in all likelihood not be possible to actually use real leaded
glass; that will have to be simulated w/ the lead tape trick I'm almost
certain although I've not gotten the callback from the Marvin regional rep.

Since these have wide flat casing on both exterior and interior, I
figure it's probably as easy to build the frames on site and use the
replacement sashes and do the rest here.

Wondered if any of you done something similar or have other suggestions...

Talked to a guy who does original reproductions; he can duplicate the
windows back to the weights and rope but nothing other than conventional
storm for any energy gains and that's at $11-1400/window w/o the leaded
glass and no casings...if were going the conventional route, I'd just
build the sashes and all and partial out the leading; I don't want to
get bogged down in that but it's no problem to build a single pane sash.

I'm not looking for reproductions here, but would like a fair simulation
to fit in w/ appearance of existing.

I've used Marvin and another brand or two. But only for replacing
older single pane double hungs, nothing fancy. They are nice sash,
well made and appear high quality. Easy and fast to install, once they
finish is applied; that's always the rub.

But I was always stung by the price. If you are redoing the frames
anyway, you may well find buying whole windows costs about the same as
the sashes alone. Of course you may not be able to match the style
you are looking for.

HTH,

Paul F.

I see this is an old post But for what it's worth I have installed both new window units and tilt packs in renovations. I really like the look of the tilt pacs. Sometimes they can be tricky because you may have to custom fit them to account for an un-square opening. If I was building new I would just go for the whole unit and use full 5/4 " sills.

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On Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:47:46 PM UTC-4, dpb wrote:
Any inputs appreciated, if so (or other recommendations)


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