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Comments (14)There are many windows from that era still performing well, and many long since rotted out and replaced. As long as there is not a major design flaw that directs moisture into the wood (which there have been instances of), wood windows will last as long as you choose. They just need attention, in the form of wiping off any condensation regularly, refinishing periodically, etc. The species and quality of the wood, preservatives, etc play some role, but ultimately maintenance is the #1 determining factor in my experience....See MoreSears window replacement
Comments (53)I just wanted to say, we bought our windows maybe six years ago, it was a high pressure sales job, but we were interested. I was not happy with one local quote from largest installer in town, aluminum, clad vinyl, but not quality you could tell.. I realized at the time I thought we were paying way up there for thirty seven windows. However we had not spared expenses on the entire remodel, and was believing what were told about Sears making their own windows. Lifetime warranty, etc...didn't realize may not have been true until a year or so later when we tried to figure out how to get a screen replaced. Wasn't easy, still not replaced a couple years later. However been really happy with our VERY expensive, "not" Sears windows. I called Sears today because we are adding onto house, wanted windows to match, not huge #, so I hoped a little less money, but matching the Sears windows was important. The Sears person I talked to told me the sales office we bought our windows from was no longer here, and no other associated with Sears was around. To my surprise, the person on the phone told me my Sears windows were Simonton, and I could contact them or Home Depot for the same windows. From Sears mouth, naysayers, corporate service line, not subcontractor. So, I've been looking for my "build on' windows, but do not know which model might match my double hung vinyl "sears" windows. I want very similar tan vinyl double hung windows ,in ElPaso TX. Summers very hot, lots of sun, but not many of the new ones will be exposed, as I have designed with that in mind. Don't believe we will be using HD installers, but would let them quote, but I would Check them out thoroughly. Didn't do with sears as I thought we were dealing with company until the installer told he was independent. Honestly if I could find him, I'd use him. Superior work on a pretty difficult job. So no complaints other than lying sales rep, he had a good product, I overpaid, that was my choice at the time. So I stand by my decision. I am a big boy, and could have shopped more, but liked the product. So I paid the price they asked. And, I called them back, knowing I would.d not get same liar as sales rep. My question for forum, where best to look assuming no local Simonton rep, besides HD? Maybe (a local) installer is here and I can find them with guidance as to who to buy from and what product to match if not Sears.?? Next question, we bought a repo cabin in Cloudcroft, (mountains) fairly cold part of year, never hot , or almost never above 75. More interested in protection from expensive heating costs by using good (Triple pain help that much, or not??). We will be doing complete remodel and grade on windows, doors, and insuation. Will be resheetrocking. Doing almost 100% of that job ourselves, likely installing windows also. Son will help that is contractor. I will be doing most of supervision with son consulting. I have a couple of handymen that are capable,( we just built our first pool!). Pool company consulted from afar for most of project. Went fine other than getting their parts to us, such as automatic cover. My questions are two, what windows for cold area would be best if I am happy with Simonton, not gong to pay more than I did with sears, rather pay less, but want quality windows and installer, ,...? If its us, ill live with our work, but it will be good, too picky to do otherwise. Last question, not exactly window related. I was planning to furr out the cinder block walls dowmtrairs . Would like to do less than a four inch furrout?, but have need for insulation more than space. With Resheetrocking entire cabins, ceilings also, I need product that might be thinner than three inches, what may be best for vapor barrier, because don't think it has one? And I will genererlly be looking for super insul#tion values in not a lot of space to furr out. So, Guy, and Shaggy, help me with my way too long questions please, company, window product, how to save money if insall? If i built a complex swiming pool, can I Install my own windows? Probably so?? But interested in your advice. And finally how to handle the furr out, and need for saving on my energy costs. Will be doing bathrooms, showers, kitchens, ectrical, AND sliding door and regular doors times two. Lots of deck replacing,has a beautiful view, just needed TLC that it didn't get. It sold for 230k n 2007. 2400 sqi. Ft., we bought for 101,000_ was repo the folks tore up, and created an opportunity for us. We think can do remodel for forty with doing all our own work.' Maybe fifty if we have to build new cabinets.all throughout. Roof and walls and subfloors and beautiful lot are the positives, the rest needs work. We are excited. . We think value could approach 300 if we do all that is necessary. Small enough cabin to do a show piece wirhouit breaking the bank. We are gluttons for punishment and no where near as inexperienced as it might sound. Full remodels on six-7 houses in last dozen years, but I can see you guys knowledge' and I like to learn. Thanks for helping people with your experience and knowledge, Guy and Shaggy. Kevin h. Sending me texts is effective contact at 915-526-2385, but realize the nature of forum....See MoreJeldWen or Other All Wood (NO CLADDING)
Comments (11)We bought the basic all-wood window. No cladding of any sort, because that's what we wanted. Therefore, by default, got the lower end of the stick, apparently. They're a mixture of DH (mostly), transom, and awning. This is the Caradco line, if that's of any usefulness. I noticed that Pella's muntin has a doublsided face, unlike the JW. The contractor thinks the windows are ok and we'll make do until such time as we can afford better quality windows. Michael, I checked into Kolbe, but those muntins are the same as JW's. I checked out the liberty link, but thing for ease of mind, I might just order what we already have and let the carpenter figure out how to make it better. The basic window (glass) is OK. It's the dets that I find lacking. I would prefer Marvin, but I haven't been able to confirm that either Eagle or Marvin will build an all wood window w/out ANY cladding.... Anyway, thanks for your replies. PS Michael, unrelated, but would you paint a sidelight the same color as the door?...See MoreOkna versus Preservation
Comments (18)Forgive the blunt commentary by Windexo, but as WoW stated, it is with a high degree of regularity that highly respected contractors do poor window installations. It is really a specialty service, much like tile, or auto body, or any number of things. You wouldn't hire a highly respected body man to replace the motor in your car because he was a well-regarded "car guy", or go to a podiatrist for persistent migraines. For some reason it is a widely held belief that that "carpenters" pretty much do everything, which is generally not true. .... and this is all speculation of course. Perhaps your connection is an expert at installing windows and there is nothing to worry about... I'd recommend that you read through this article and have a lengthy conversation about how his procedures will either mimic or vary from what is described. http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/install-replacement-windows-and-flashing-correctly.aspx...See MoreWindowDog
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