I am looking to have new replacement windows put in my 120 yr. old house?
skinnykitty asked:
All the window companies seem to be selling practically the same thing. What is it that I am supposed to be asking them, and what am I supposed to be looking for? They all say the “E” thing with Argon. All vinyl, tilt in for cleaning…How do I know who to go with?
I like the look of the old windows as well, HOWEVER, my house is SO cold in the winter its not even funny. And the noise factor is terrible from the street. Also the outside frames are rotten so some of the storm windows just shake a rattle in the wind offering no coverage at all.
Armando
All the window companies seem to be selling practically the same thing. What is it that I am supposed to be asking them, and what am I supposed to be looking for? They all say the “E” thing with Argon. All vinyl, tilt in for cleaning…How do I know who to go with?
I like the look of the old windows as well, HOWEVER, my house is SO cold in the winter its not even funny. And the noise factor is terrible from the street. Also the outside frames are rotten so some of the storm windows just shake a rattle in the wind offering no coverage at all.
Armando
Tags: Argon, Tilt, Window Companies
March 28th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Dreama
My House was built in 1906, and I just bought seven new windows, for upstairs, and they were $130.00 each. I bought them at our local Home Depot. Here is a link>>
They are very good windows, was easy to install, had a couple of friends put them in. If you know someone who can install them, you will save a lot of money. It took them about one hour to install each of them. Two guys..Now I have to do the first floor..
March 28th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Ivana
I would not replace what is working and what is obviously very well crafted. Outer windows, are easy to install and often open wide like single hinges. The two windows will offer a vapor barrier that is an Insulating factor and easily cleaned or maintained. These can also be installed in Interior, as Dual Pane that open like double doors. But exterior is better because no damage to Threshes or Framing from installing what is essentially hanging hardware.
To remove and replace the old sashes, pulleys, Frames, Headers, with new takes away from the true work that went into the building.
That is just my opinion, I like the original work. Some don’t.
April 1st, 2009 at 6:10 am
Ja
You can get very nice insulating windows that will near-match what you currently have; but that’s going to cost you a whole bunch of money. I’m guessing that you really don’t want to go that route.
First, make sure any of the companies you deal with is reputable. Check the BBB rating and ensure they have been in business a good while. This should actually be your main deciding factor.
Compare the warranties. Ask what happens if moisture leaks inside a set of double panes. Ask, if there is a big problem, will the company replace the whole window unit?
Last, compare the R values for the windows. R-10 is a good insulating value. High insultating values also typically mean high noise resistance.
Also, vinyl is now reconized as a good, very stable, choice for windows.