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What do I look for when installing replacement windows? How much does a good window replacement cost? Are there any hidden costs to replacement windows that I have to watch for?
When installing replacement vinyl windows, should the frames be replaced as well? One window contractor said the best job is to replace the frames as well as opposed to simply retrofitting a replacement window.
How difficult is it to install replacement windows doing it yourself? I have no experience installing replacement windows and will be replacing 23 windows on a house we just purchased. Looking for some advice on (1) what windows to buy, and (2) how difficult it is to remove and install. I am fairly handy, remodeled a bathroom tearing everything down to the studs, installed a new door frame, laid new laminate flooring. I am not afraid to try this on my own, want to know if I would be getting in over my head.
What are the small details I should look for when my contractor is installing my windows? What details should I be sure to make sure are done when installing windows. Insulating pockets, sealing and caulking? What are the small things that make a big difference in a properly installed replacement window? Anything else?
what things do you need to know before installing vinyl replacement windows in a double wide manufactured home exactly what things should i not overlook before ordering these custom made windows
Is this a good price for installing replacement windows? $3280.00? 10 double hung low e argon glass plus cap exteroir with custom bent aluinuim trim and haul away old windows . many thanks to all that answer
$189 replacement windows installed. Are they any good? Has anyone had experience with these deals? I see ads all the time about double hung vinyl replacement windows installed for $189.00 Whats the catches to these deals?
How hard is it to install replacement windows? Or should we hire a company to do this for us. We live in Mass. Has anyone used newpro or any other company, if so how was the process and the price?
Has anyone had Serious brand vinyl replacement windows installed? Considering Serious brand series 501 replacement windows for my house. They seem to be high quality windows. Would appreciate any comments on quality and/or installation. Also considering Alside Excalibur windows.
How to Install Full Replacement Andersen Series 400 windows? I am getting ready to install new full replacement windows, is there anything special that I should know and or do, other than follow the manufacturing installation instructions also any special precautions?
Are replacement windows installed in 2008 eligible for energy saving tax credits? I replaced all the windows in my home in early 2008. Are these improvements eligible for a tax credit? And if so, what documents do I need to provide with my tax return, if any?
when installing large replacement window, the new replacement must be smaller than the opening. by how much? I have 97" W X 50 1/4" H opening to put replacement into. Smaller by how much on each side?
Have you recently purchased replacement windows for your house? Looking for anyone who's had replacement windows installed in the last 2-3 years or so. It's not the cost I'm concerned with, though I'd love to hear your comments. I'm more interested in what you had and what you chose as the replacement, what kinds of things you considered while shopping, and now that you have your new windows, do you have any "I wish..." items - things you'd do differently? Thanks!
tryin to install replacement windows instructions? never installed windows very good mechanical skilled person this is a first
how much have you paid per window to have vinyl replacement windows installed ? looking to see what the average price is nowdays
If you live in So.Cal. and have had vinyl replacement windows installed? can you give a recommendation for the company you used or tell me if the company was no good. Or if you know anyone who has redone their windows......
how do i find a contracter of window gates/fencing for basement windows? concerned with securing basement windows, had replacement windows installed 4 yrs ago
Can you help with with installing a replacement aluminum window with nailing fins? I took out the trim and removed the old wooden window. The new window is the same size but I can't get it inside the frame because of the nailing fins. I've tried looking at the website and other website but it's really confusing. I can't understand the pictures at all. Am I suppose to fold over the bottom nailing fin and fold the sides over and nail it to the frame or cut into the window frame to get the window in there? I didn't think it would be this confusing..please help? Should I just cut off the nailing fin? Can't return it, already painted the darn thing... :-/
How do I measure for a window replacement that was installed from the outside? My windows were installed from the outside and the siding was installed over it. I have already replaced one window, but my measurements were wrong making the window too small. I had to frame out the window to make it fit. Of course, after the window was in, I installed trim around the outside window to hide where I cut the siding away. It looks nice, but I don't want to frame all the other windows. All the instructions on the Internet are for windows with sashes or windows installed from the inside. Thanks for any guidance anyone might provide! Do I measure flange to flange or just measure what I see from the outside? Am I making this too complicated? It took so much longer with the first window because I had to frame out the window as the ordered window was too small.
What are the best type of replacement windows? I'm replacing four double hung windows. Vinyl, direct from a local manufacturer will cost < $1500 installed. A well known international company will charge $5000 for the same windows but with metal clad exterior and pine interiors. The less expensive have a grill between the glass panes, the pricier ones have a removable wooden grill that looks far better and won't compromise the look of the front of the house. Both are virtually maintenance free. Any advice? Thanks.
how much is a reasonable price to pay to have one replacement window installed? i live in northern kentucky and im having my windows upstairs replaced with replacement windows. theirs a total of four. how much is a reasonable price for my area to have just one pella proline replacement window installed?
What causes condensation on windows? Each morning, the interior side (as in the glass facing the room) of some of our windows is covered with thick condensation. Our house was built in the 1950's, but replacement windows were installed about 10 years ago. The outside temperature is about 55, and the inside temperature is about 75 when this happens. What causes this? What can I do to fix it? Thanks. I should add that the windows are double-pane, and in case it wasn't clear in my description, the condensation is NOT between the panes. It is on the room-side of the window such that I can wipe it off. Thanks.
Which replacement windows, Certainteed or Simonton? I have comperable estimates for both Certainteed and Simonton windows, any contractors out there with experience with both? Which end up looking better installed? (they all look great in the brochures)
Replacement windows seem colder than the old ones they replaced. How should I proceed with installer? Had new double sash vinyl Vista windows installed to replace drafty old ones. Look great. But, house seems even colder than before. Cold air seems to be coming from sash itself. I plan to shoot it with a thermal camera and see where the cold is coming from. My question is how do I proceed with installer after I find what the problem is and what, if any, legal recourse do I have in case the installer tries to push the problem back on me.
Can i move windows XP onto replacement hard drive without a CD.? I need to replace my hard drive but the PC came with windows already installed so I do not have the start up disc. Is there a way to transfer windows to he new disc without having to buy a new copy.
does anyone know if Lowes installs windows in mobile homes? My mobile home is a 1979 and the windows are really old. I want to have good replacement windows installed and dont know where to go. I live in the redlands,california area.
Good double hung sash replacement kits for early windows? My house was built in 1928 and has the original wood double hung, single lite, windows in front. The rear windows are not visible from the street and had the sashes removed and replaced with a kind of insert made from aluminum. Probably done in the 70s or 80s and the orignal window frames these are sitting in still look good. We've been restoring the front original windows and wanted something to match in the back to replaced the aluminum inserts. I originally bought some Anderson Woodwright 400 series replacement window inserts for the rear windows. After installing the first one I instantly didn't like it because you could tell it was an insert. The wood to glass ratio was way off and drastically reduced the visible glass. I sold these to my neighbor who didn't mind that look. So now I'm considering a sash replacement kit like Jeld Wen's Zap Pack sash kits. I like how narrow the jam liners are. I think this might give me a real close to original look so they will match my front windows inside and out. But I haven't seen these in person yet and am still trying to locate a dealer nearby. Who else makes sash kits like these? I'm interested in a good fit and finish with a wood interior and clad exterior. And I'm more interested in the proper look for the house than an airtight fit. I've seen some complaints about this type of kit not being as air tight as some would expect. My house is 80 years old and I'm realistic about what to expect in regards to being air tight. I'm more interested in the benefits of the double pain Low E glass. Any thoughts on this type of kit and who makes them? I see Marvin has a similar kit but the jam liners look much thicker. Thanks
Can "double hung" replacement windows be turned 90 degrees and installed as sliders?? We have an opportunity to buy some replacement windows that was originally purchased as vinyl double hung. However, the windows will only work for our application if we turned them 90 degrees and install as slider windows.
replacement window co. in Cleveland? can anyone tell me where i can find parts for windows installed by national energy construction company? east side window company that is now out of buisnes. need the litle locks that let you tilt window in for cleaning. not the actual lockfor the two paynes. they are located on the top of the lower payne. tried homedepot and lowes. thanks for any help.
2000 Dodge Dakota Rear Window Replacement? I just ordered a replacement window for my 2000 dodge dakota regular cab and am planning on installing it myself. I have some knowledge of how to install windshields, but have never attempted to replace a rear window. Anyone have any experience with this particular truck, and if so, is there anything I need to know? Are there screws holding it in or anything of that nature? I'd like to have a little prior knowledge to minimize the surprises.
Insulating around replacement windows? What are some opinions of the best way to insulate around the replacement windows when you install them. I am currently using batt insulations and pushing it in all around the window with a putty knife, since I have tons of extra batts to use. What has anyone else had success with? Is that non-expanding foam any good? At $5 a can its quite pricey. Just curious of different or most successfull options out there.
Why are my new replacement windows sweating? my windows are about 2 years old and have done this since they were installed mostly in the winter months.
manufactured home with windows/storm windows nailed to 2/4 frames-cost to install vinyl replacement windows? I know cost of windows but am wondering about installation charges. Will also need interior and exterior casings
Windows XP gave me an error installing Macromedia Flash Player? I got an error installing Macromedia Flash Player 6 on my computer. I downloaded it from a file sharing group. Windows said, "A file replacement was attempted on the protected system file swflash.ocx. To maintain system stability, the file has been restored to the correct Microsoft version. If problems occur with your application, please contact the application vendor for support." I couldn’t install Flash Player 6 because of this. What’s going on here?
DIY Replacement windows? My husband and I bought an older house (1930?) and it's got the most awful windows you can imagine. When we bought it, the basement bedroom windows were painted and nailed shut and covered with plastic. For fire safety, we had someone "fix" the windows, but essentially what he did was sand them down to the point where you can see daylight around the edges. The work was free to us (gift from our realtor) so I couldn't do much about it. Anyway, I can't afford to have professionals come in and install all new windows in the house. I'd like to, before winter, at least get the basement bedroom windows replaced so my kids, my husband and I don't freeze to death. Where can I find REALLY good, visual, step-by-step information (book form or online would be great) to buying windows from Home Depot or Lowes and installing them myself? Thanks! RE: expanding foam - I don't want the windows to be inoperable.
How can I reinstall Windows XP w/o CD after replacement of a HDD? Basically, the HDD on my parents computer crashed and with it, the reinstall capabilities of the second partition. So, I bought a new HDD and installed my copy of windows xp onto it and using the activation key on the side of my parents computer. No such luck in activating. The computer is well passed its warranty so getting Dells help is out of the question. I'd rather not spend $150 that I dont have to replace windows when I have a perfectly good activation key right here. Is there a way to solve my problem without spending gobs of money? Thanks!
any alternatives or and less expensive than HOme Depot or Lowes in Yuma Az for window replacement +instal? anything cheaper in Yuma Arizona for window replacement and installation of windows than Lowes or Home Depot,
What is average price per window for replacement windows. Vinyl, 2 pane, installed? Just need an estimate of average cost, to figure out how many windows we might be able to replace.
To caulk or not to caulk new vinyl windows? We just got new vinyl replacement windows installed. Our contractor, who has done tons of great work for us over the years, told us not to caulk these windows between the window and the extension jam. Is this correct? All of our older windows are caulked, but he said no, let the window expand and contract at will. Opinions?
Bought replacement windows that are too small; How can I make them fit? We are poor LOL bought some discounted replacement windows at a bargain price $49 each (normally $835.00 each installed);double hung, Low E, Argon filled, Vinyl Simontron Windows. These windows are about 4-5 inches smaller than my current widows outlined by brick. How do you make them fit?
Which replacement window is better value for my money.. Clear Choice or Alside? I am having replacement windows installed in my home. I can afford Clear Choice Silverstream Series or my dad said he can get me a deal on Alside for the same price. Am I wise to go with Alside for the same price? Is it a better window than Clear Choice?
Contract question - My replacement windows were installed 7 months late.? I had a contract with a home improvement company to put replacement windows in my house. The contract was dated June 1st 2007 and said they would deliver and install the windows within 2-4 weeks. They just showed up last week (7 1/2 months late) and installed the.... Do I still have to pay them? Some are still messed up and I've spent tons of time trying to get things straightened out with them. Can they sue me or put a lien on my house considering that they broke the contract? They broke the contract by committing to start the job AND be finished within 2-4 weeks and then gave one excuse after another and didn't show up again for almost 8 months. They also provided a bunch of broken materials and I have one window with a broken frame, and 2 where the glass is broken. They have replaced one of the broken glasses and not fixed the other stuff. I have about 60-70 hours of my own time invested in dealing with them by now. The company also had advertised "satisfaction guaranteed or your money back"... I don't think they satisfied the contract which is why I am wondering if I have to pay them...
Replacement windows...is this worth it? This May we are having replacement windows installed in our home. The company that's doing our 10 double-hung windows gave us a quote today on replacing our large front floor-to-ceiling bay window. (This window, by the way, is original - it was built with the house in the '40's.) $1,700 for 2 panes of tempered glass, new muttons and framework, and aluminum capping on the outside. My question pertains to something another company we received a quote from told us: that we'd need to have the entire thing ripped out and re-installed (i.e. - new construction). Their estimate, of course, was more than double the one we got today. What's the best way to go? Can this type of window be replaced, or do we really need to save up for an entirely new structure? We don't plan on living in this house for the next 30 years, but I would like for the job to be done right. Thanks.
Has any one ever done business with a company called "Windows USA" who instals and sells Alaskan? Vinyl Windows. A man came to our house offering a check for $100 just to allow him to demonstrate the product. The sales man showed us the product and after estimating the cost of the project at $12,658 we decided we did not want it. So eventfully the estimate got down to $8,610 but we still didn't want to pay that much for replacement windows. Eventfully the sales man got on the phone with the company management the price was again reduced to $5195. For this we felt like we had a deal and with the sales man in our house for four hours we wanted him to leave. We knew replacement windows were a way to raise the equity in our home which seems like a good idea but now that we have signed a contract and had time to think things over, we are suspicious. There are numerous typos in the paper work and we can not seem to find the company on the internet at all which seems strange. I need to know if any one has done business with this company and if they were satisfied with the results.
When replacing windows do the cills go in first or after the window? I am assuming the windows are replacement windows because they are the slim variety. But just in case if they are new windows then when would the cill be installed? This is on a porch at my daughter's house. The only windows out there were storm windows so hence the reason for new ones.Thanks in advance :)
What goes between window and 2x4 frame? Installing window, what is placed between the window edge and the 2x4 edge to make it water tight, caulk wont do it's too big an opening. What seals the (exterior) side of the window from water leaks. this is a flush mount window into stucco house. IOW there is no window sill on exterior side. I am installing now and am concerned on how to handle the gap around the edge of new replacement window.
How do I go about fixing broken windowpanes on vinyle windows? I was installing a new Milgard window and accidentally broke one of the panes. I need to pry off the plastic coverings, measure the window and order a replacement double pane at a glass supplier. Is this a do it yourself project?
How can I make a replacment window in a brick frame look nice? I have a brick house and am replacing the windows. I installed the windows and they are a pretty good fit, but as a side effect of a replacement window, I've got gaps on the sides. I caulked the gaps, but I would like to know if I can put some kind of a trim around the frame hiding the caulked gaps. I've googled around and have come across "brick molding", but I can't really find any pictures to know if this is what I need. Does anybody have any suggestions what I should do. I'm wanting to use PVC. Thanks. I have a brick house and am replacing the windows. I installed the windows and they are a pretty good fit, but as a side effect of a replacement window, on the exterior side of the window,I've got gaps on the sides. I caulked the gaps, but I would like to know if I can put some kind of a trim around the frame hiding the caulked gaps. I've googled around and have come across "brick molding", but I can't really find any pictures to know if this is what I need. Does anybody have any suggestions what I should do. I'm wanting to use PVC. Thanks. The gaps are there on the exterior side, and the window is sunken in and not flush. Thanks.
i need help installing a passenger side window on a 4 door 92 cavalier? someone broke into my car through the window. i bought a replacement but i cant afford to have someone put it in. can anyone point out a walkthrough or tutorial that shows how to do so. appreciate it....
If you were buying a victorian home- would your prefer old or new windows? Also the previous owner replaced 4 of the old windows with vinyl replacement and 3 of them have cracked because they weren't installed correctly. The estimated cost to replace all the windows is around $17,000. Would it really be worth it? The current windows are in good shape, though they could use some minor repairs to chains and need a few stops to be replaced. Is it worth the time and effort to fix repair/remove the paint, or not worth the hassle and buy new vinyl windows. My other issue is the way the vinyl windows will look on the exterior since they can't be painted, and the victorian trim. Efficiency isn't a problem with them. My heating and electric bills are actually quite cheap compared to some people, and my home with the 42 windows that it has is actually warmer in the winter months than a friends home that is a row and has new windows.
Where do I buy a replacement glass for my Tahoe window? I have a 1999 Tahoe. My father-in-law decided to mow our grass the other day and his lawn mower flung a rock through the back glass of my Tahoe, shattering it completely. It is the passenger side behind the driver's seat. Where can I find a cheap replacement for it so that I don't have to turn it in to my insurance? And also, is this something that we can do or do I have to have it installed professionally? Thanks for your help.
How do I install a new hard drive on my IBM X40 Thinkpad (while preserving the pre-installed Windows XP)? I recently purchased a (1) 60GB replacement mini hard drive (Lenovo Part No. 73P3358 )and (2) additional RAM (1GB PC2700 CL2.5 NP DDR SDRAM SODIMM; Lenovo Part No. 31P9834) for my Thinkpad X40 (2371HU1). This hard drive will replace the 40GB hard drive that came with my Thinkpad. My Thinkpad had arrived with Windows XP pre-installed by IBM/Lenovo. As a result, I was never provided with a disk for the operating system. I would be grateful for help with instructions for installing my new hard drive and RAM, such that I would be able to continue to retain my Windows XP operating system. Simpler instructions would be particularly appreciated. I am still quite new at this. Thanks.
When was the last time you bought replacement windows.......? Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with that expensive double-pane energy efficient kind, and today, I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He was complaining that the work had been completed a whole year ago and I still hadn't paid for them. Hellloooo,...........just because I'm blonde doesn't mean that I am automatically stupid. So, I told him just what his fast talking sales guy had told me last year, that in ONE YEAR these windows would pay for themselves! Helllooooo? It's been a year, I told him! There was only silence at the other end of the line, so I finally just hung up. He never called back. I bet he felt like an idiot ~Peace~
How can I complain against window supplier? My contractor installed room windows and patio windows a year ago. The brand is superior windows. However,my handle of vinyle patio door was suddenly broken and asked about replacement. Initially,the window company asked me to contact my contractor who purchased windows and installed them. I contacted them but they said that I need to contact the window maker directly. After I explained this situation,the window company,Superior Window, said that they would send the handle for free and then I have been waiting for almost two months but no product. I have sent five follow emails to the company but they keep ignoring my emails without any reponse. Now I'd lile to send complaints to some consumer agencies. Do you know where I should send this complaints to? I spent almost $10,0000 for my windows and patio doors but this company (Superior Window) doesn't even care about customer's request. I even said that I am willing to pay for it. But they still don't care about my request.
Windows XP shell problems.? A few days ago I installed an entire shell replacement for my Windows XP installation. However the shell replacement was a little quirky, for example accessing a folder's properties by right clicking on in caused a send error report to come up in it's place. However, before installing the shell replacement I took some precautionary measures. First of all I made a system restore checkpoint and secondly I backed up all my critical data. I have uninstalled the shell replacement but the quirky behavior still persists. I have rolled back to the system restore checkpoint, but to no avail. I am thinking about repairing my Windows XP shell by using the 'repair existing installation' function in the Windows XP CD. Will doing so damage program settings such as uTorrent and Outlook?
I want to try a windows xp replacement. Linux? vista bad? I want to try vista but im too woried so what do you think? if not then Linux? But which Linux should I try? I was hoping for a 64bit version, I want to do a dual os system, and i have xpsp2 home now installed and running. I want to do dual screen with my lcd screen and my HDTV but on windows i get BSOD. I also want to be able to use pc as a dvr. And i need to be able to copy dvds from DL to single layer (i use dvd shrink and dvdfab on xp right now) I know my way around a computer really well, way above average but not like 1337. I know how to use the command prompt and some programming, so if you could point me to the version you think would would be best for me that would be so cool and Thanks my PC specks are: Motherboard: ASUS P5ND2 SLI CPU: Pentium D 805 2 cores 2x DVD-rw / ram HD: 320 SATA II HD: 200 EIDE HD: 40 EIDE mem: 2x1GB 800mhz clocked to 667 because motherboard does not support 800 video: 6800 xt 256mb (maybe SLI one day if i buy another)
Does any one know where i can obtain a replacement fujitsu siemens system recovery disc? The model of my pc is SCALEO P . The original system recovery disc has been damaged. Windows has installed but the operating system is corrupt and as a result windows update and a whole list of other things will not fuction as they should, is ther ea number i can ring in the uk for spares for my pc, the pc is out of warranty
How much should a car window motor and battery replacement and tire rotation cost for 98 Honda CRV? Let's just say AVERAGE. I just took my car in because I needed some things fixed. The window motor on the front driver's side needed to be replaced and installed. A new battery had to be replaced and installed. Also, the tires were rotated. How much should all of that cost on average? I paid 450. Was I ripped off?
where can i find a cheap instal it yourself replacement rear window for a 96 dodge grand caravan? I was backing up late tonight and someone left something sticking out of a dumpster in our alley way, it was at just the level i couldn't see it and next thing i know my rear window is in a million pieces...i don't have a lot of money to get it fixed and i was quoted online between 270-350 dollars to have it pro. replaced. Is there any other way...i don't want to drive it around like that and i need a quick fix w/o the expense. Pius i have to go out of town for a wedding tomorrow so i don't have time to get it to a shop...? any suggestions? thank you! oh and it wont be worth it to claim it on y insurance because my deductable is 500 dollars and this is going to cost around 300
Roman shades question? OK, new house we bought has replacement windows that look great. One problem the way they were installed I can not put the window treatments I like (roman shades and the bamboo shades with a valance built in) inside the window when installed. I have never seen these hung outside the window. Will they look ok like that or do I need to go with another type of window treatment?
Shoddy workmanship in window caulking - house not staying cool? There were replacement windows installed in the old portion of the house, and there is also new construction with the same problem. There are voids(1/8 inch plus) in the corners and some of the sides between the wall and the window inside of the house. The part where the wall does meet the window chips out easily, and the void looks pretty deep in there. Do I need to crack out whatever dried out stuff it is and recaulk? What is the likelyhood that they pulled the same stunt when they re-stuccoed the house on the outside? I'm willing to do all the work, what do I need to do to seal my house and make it cost-effective to heat and cool? Thanks!
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