Cup of Glad this thread is continuing to get so much traffic. I'm curious first, why are you replacing your windows? I ask because what most people don't realize is in "most" cases the best windows for any home are the ones that were originally installed - The exceptions to that can range from poor quality windows, poor install, failure Think about many homes that were built around turn of the century - 75 -100 yrs ago, how the windows have stood the test of time. Yes, they are not "energy efficient" however, from a proper fit & aesthetic view point they work. I think when the window sales people massage the homeowner on the "efficiency" issue - If you are changing out 16 windows let's say at avg rate of $750/window - for product & install that would be 12K - . The equation the sales people negate to offer said homeowner is what the return on investment would be & how long it would take to get there. I have done this, believe me - It would take most folks 10-20yrs to realize any investment. If you have done your homework & still feel replacement is the way to go - other considerations that should be taken; What is the original architectural render of the home? Can a replacement window capture that? think size/scale - muntins, mullions, configuration, trim, fascia - One can't just figure a one size fit & then install without a compromise elsewhere. Pictures of the exterior of your home in daylight & night help with proper choices. This is where I see many failures. One can have a beautiful 1900 home and take out all windows & replace w/replica vinyl - One could put in custom wood in the same home, but that does not guarantee aesthetically correct rendering. I found looking in window books & catalogs helpful only to a certain degree - I had to make sure the size, material configuration was indeed matching to what the original rendering of the home was (that was only for 4 windows!). Yes, it took some doing - when I finally thought I had it right, my architect friend brought yet another issue to light - "The muntins make the window look squatty" huh? - turns out the configuration of the muntins created a rather horizontal appearance in the individual panes rather than vertical - she was right. BTW we used Marvins - the project was a kitchen gut in 1930 Dutch colonial home. The replacement windows were done because the part of the kitchen we replaced the windows was once a screened in porch and PO put in aluminum picture windows w/side casements on front & back - ALL wrong for the home & unbalanced. Research here and other places led me to the Marvins - very pleased with the product. For the rest of the windows (26) double hung - we considered Marvin's sash replacement product (mentioned above) but do to the scope of our original renovation & cost over runs we decided against this. Instead I found "the window doctor" - yes that is the name of his company. For $200/window he replaced all parting strips, re-weighted where needed, all new roping, repaired chalking - Many of the windows were not operational, painted shut etc. Every window is now operational & they are lovely over 80 yrs young & very fitting to the home. I wish more homeowners would give consideration to rehabbing windows rather than ripping them out for a substandard product. Ok, I'm an old house snob - truth is told Best to you - stepping off soapbox

Is this an electrician you have used before? If not, how did you find him? Does he come with the "package" - as far as your GC is concerned? We are lucky in that we have a great relationship with our electrician. He will be doing about double what you described (installing 1 new outlet for warming drawer, moving four outlets, removing a track light, adding 3 recessed lights, removing island chandelier, re-centering new one over an enlarged island) He will charge me roughly $1500. But as I said, we've worked with him for years. We are 30 minutes outside Chicago, so I think we are apples to apples, as far as regional comparison. Get two more estimates. Don't tell them what the first guy is charging you. Ask them up front what their hourly rate is. Get estimates in writing. Then go back to the first guy and ask him to match it. For that first part of your plan -- assuming his hourly is $100 -- that job doesn't take 8 hours. Even with a trip charge of $150 -- that's perposterous. Since your using existing lights - there's nothing to purchase. This just doesn't make sense to me.

A few thoughts... I think it looks like it is going to be a great house and I am a huge fan of people building homes like this themselves. - Be careful about what you don't know that you don't know. Don't just check with others on things that you know you don't know but also on stuff that you think that you do know. - When people tell you that you can't do something or shouldn't or that it's a terrible horrible no good very bad idea — ask them why. Understand what the fundamental issues are and then decide if it really is a bad idea or if you can mitigate the actual problems (especially vs the perceived problems or the just-because problems). - Don't trust city/county building/planning departments. Trust inspectors even less. Some are quite good but many are rather poor at knowing what they are doing. You need to meet code... Or whatever their interpretation of it is. Most importantly though is that you want a well-built and safe house that will function well for you and last a very long time. - When you get a chance watch the movie Still Mine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Mine). ----------- To your specific problem... You've got two issues to deal with; the window over the range and the need for proper exhaust. There are two problems with the window that I can see. First is that, depending on your cooking style, it may get a lot of grease and other stuff on it and require annoyingly frequent cleaning. Make it non-operable and keep the trim simple to make this easier. I've known two people with windows over their range and both wish they did not have it due to the need for frequent cleaning. Everyone is different though. Second is the potential for the glass to crack when it's cold outside. Make sure you get the proper window and install it correctly to prevent this. Personally I would go with the slim windows on either side as in the photos above. As to hood/exhaust. If you will have a gas range then for your health you need proper ventilation for it to remove combustion by-products. DO NOT rely on code or what inspectors say. If you cannot have proper ventilation then I would strongly recommend an induction cooktop and electric oven as then you will only have grease and cooking odors to deal with which are not harmful to your health. Good luck and please post about this project as it moves along. I'd like to see and hear how it goes.

We just received our FORNO 36 inch Capriasca . I haven't cooked too much yet because we are older and I don't cook like I used to SO far I love the burners compared to my ELECTROLUX which was in the house when we bought it. It actually simmers!! The oven confuses me. I never cooked with convection on either oven but determined to learn. The bread I baked came out perfect. The range is beautiful. My biggest con is the heavy grates- too heavy to clean with ease. The grates I wanted were on the Monogram range but started at $10,000. I looked at everything for the size we had to have. It is not self cleaning either. MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT IS GETTING A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TO ASK A QUESTION.Where do you go??? The knobs do tend to get hot but nothing that bothers me so far. There is no convection roast just convection low bake, high bake and convection broil- ALso regular low bake. I need to experiment I guess. For the price so far so good. BTW it cost us $700 to get a company t install it. It is a custom install. What a lesson. THAT would have been the case with any range because it was dual fuel and hard wired in back. Had one delivered from home depot and I paid for installation and when they got here w the GE. they said they could not install. I told them to take it back. Same with Costco. I like this range for the price better anyway. Wish there were you tube videos for these but nothing. The banana bread came out perfect. Bake breads like that on low bake at reg settings.