Contractor Ordered Wrong Sliding Glass Doors That Cannot Be Returned
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Comments (10)I've used both the store front type place to install windows and later used a contractor on different windows. If I had to do it again, I would use a contractor. I found that the window store subcontracts the install and a lot of details / options concerning trim (interior and exterior) were not communicated to me at the time of purchase. When the installer arrived, they just did whatever is shown on the order. Of course, in retrospect I should have provided more details concerning trim, but I wasn't aware that there were so many variables. With my contractor, we discussed trim in detail and he showed me mock ups on my house so I could choose. We worked together to match existing interior trim and found ways to improve exterior trim. As for sliding door, I went with Anderson 400 series. It's a great door, but I think the sliding screens are rickety and cheap. My Moms 25 year old Pella has much better screen and automatic closing. I wish I had gotten that. Also, Pella offers the blinds in the glass. If you don't like vertical blinds, it's difficult to find another option that works well on sliders. These are just some things I hadn't considered at the time of my decisions. Hope it's helpful to you. I believe the major window companies have authorized installers, so that can be a consideration when you look at contractors....See MoreOMG !! We Cannot Find a Hood we like and Cannot order Cabinets !!
Comments (18)I was typing up my response above when montana and sue responded, sorry! I do like the wood hoods but I do also like the stainless hoods. I also really like the mantle hoods. I have the same problem with granite ... I like almost every one I see. Too bad I'm not building several houses, haha ! The website for kitchensource is great. There are so many different style hoods to look at there. Thanks ! If I went with the Omega National hood (which looks just like the one that was option 3 above from the KD), what would you suggest for the looks of a custom topper ? I have played around with different ideas for that hood but have not come up with a very good one yet. According to the KD, that one has to attach to cabinets to the left and right, correct ? (we are using cherry) Got a phone call back from KD. We will save $800 by not having them provide any kind of hood, so that's money we can put towards other options if we do stainless or a different wood hood. He had an idea for the stainless hood and the problem with the duct from the ceiling not lining up with the hood's flue. His idea was to have a metal worker "box out" the top of the stainless hood to hide the pipe. I mocked it up in my 3D program and also the custom hood pictured in the original post (the hoods below may not be exactly to scale but this gives a good idea of it, and of course the wood hood would match the cabinets). (click on picture for enlarged view) Florantha, yes I posted my plans last year (link to the old thread at the top of this thread in the first post). Kudos to you for recognizing it!! I thought this day would never come when we would be almost finished building !! Interesting point about downplaying the hood. Which option do you favor or do you have another idea for venting ?...See Moreinternal blinds for sliding glass door?
Comments (9)My neighbors have the french doors with the blinds inside the double paned glass. I LOVE it, and with our new doors, that will be what I am getting hands down. They got theirs from Home Depot and I thought it was really cheap - $300 something for inward swing, $600 something for outward swing. Outward was special order....See MoreSliding Glass Door Brand Recommendations
Comments (15)Carrie I am with you on the decisions, it's tiring. I have a 72x80 slider, (2) 72x95 3/4 with transoms. I went back through some of my quotes and it is surprisingly difficult to figure out the cost difference with the various quote systems different companies use, I almost wonder if they forgot something on a few. My Okna quote is even less specific, because he quotes it based on a quantity/profit margin basis and the more windows you order, the better the price? He explained it though it was confusing to me. Anyhow, the baseline estimate was in line with others I received for lesser quality windows so I felt the quote was fair. That is exciting! I guess I can see that (having less glass). As for my decision process, I have a contractor who is very skilled in his work. However, he isn't familiar with product quality as much in certain areas, one being windows. He is the type where you pick what you want, he will install it in with professional quality work. He is not a GC, so he is not great at providing guidance except with technical issues such as functionality (like proper door swing), code, etc. This makes it hard with my decision-making, in the case of windows researching U-Factors and technical stuff. Maybe I've been perusing GW too much but everyone seemed to advise staying away from big box stores for windows. First I went through a local lumberyard/hardware store to get a basic quote, where they came out and measured, etc. Their vinyl window line was not a very good one (from what I've read on these boards and googling) and their fiberglass was more than double my budget so I narrowed it down to vinyl. From there I gathered top names I saw recurring on this board. (Polaris, Kolbe,Simonton, Okna, Sunrise). So I researched local building supply stores (they get big box pricing but sell to contractors or homeowners.) ABC Supply is one such company and they are nationwide. They deal really only in bulk exterior materials, and only carry certain brands. Certain stores in the chain may carry different brands than even another store. I'm sure there are other such companies such as this one. The best they had was the Simonton. I had also contacted Okna and Kolbe, they will provide you with a local dealer. Not all dealers will sell direct, some insist on doing the install. With my Okna windows (and Sunrise doors, I didn't know that when we first started working together), it is cash and carry so I need to pick them up. My contractor told me not to let that deter me so I went for it. I'm out of their boundaries so they wouldn't install even if I wished them to. However I'm responsible for all measurements and specs. They are also highly regarded on Angie's list and received awards, which boosts my confidence. The cost of joining Angie's list is well worth it in many instances to find highly rated contractors. Though not a guarantee. I hope this helps....See MoreJ. K.
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