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re: Replacing windows in my house. Need some estimates
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:50 pm to Schmelly
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:50 pm to Schmelly
Relief Windows in BR. They came out and gave me an estimate recently. For 11 windows (5 being 70" tall) and a sliding glass door the quote for everything including install was $4100. I think it broke down to about $325/ window or so, but it's all double hung windows.
eta: Lifetime warranty on everything. Seal, glass, install. If you drive your mower over a rock and it shatters a window you get it replaced. Got a nifty barcode on them that you scan and email to them and they get the right one out within a few days.
eta: Lifetime warranty on everything. Seal, glass, install. If you drive your mower over a rock and it shatters a window you get it replaced. Got a nifty barcode on them that you scan and email to them and they get the right one out within a few days.
This post was edited on 12/9/14 at 8:53 pm
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Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:59 pm to Schmelly
For a 36x84 opening, $350 is cheap if that includes demo, materials, and labor. For example, I just quoted some similar sizes today that were good quality single hung aluminum frames with 5/8 insulated units that came in a little more than twice that.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:00 pm to Redacted
WW has the same warranty. Oddly enough, I was pricing 11 windows too, no door. All 11 are 84 tall. Came out to 3851. He noticed my door and said it would be 1300-1400. I told him, we'll worry bout that later.
So I'll call relief windows and see what theyll quote me
So I'll call relief windows and see what theyll quote me
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:01 pm to BottomlandBrew
quote:yep, demo too. Everything. Tax too
For a 36x84 opening, $350 is cheap if that includes demo, materials, and labor. For example, I just quoted some similar sizes today that were good quality single hung aluminum frames with 5/8 insulated units that came in a little more than twice that.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:30 pm to Schmelly
I manage a local window manufacturer; beige vinyl is typically 10%-15% or so more expensive from any lineal extruder per foot so that isn't BS.
Window World would be scary to me because you are basically buying from a franchise that hooks you up with a big national window manufacturer and a local sub from god knows what type of qualifications , so if you have any problems I can guarantee the window supplier blames a poor install and the sub is probably unreachable. Of course there are good sub's out there; you might get lucky. You want an in house installer and if possible, supplier so if you have problems; someone is available to be liable.
I would avoid wood at all costs. They do not handle moisture well at all. 50% of our business is probably replacing "top of the line" pella wood windows that got rotted out by moisture and poor install which customers paid outrageous prices for.
Vinyl or aluminum is the way to go; I'd prefer vinyl for warm climate but I'm biased admittedly. Really the glass is way more important than what the frame is made of by miles. You want the lowest solar heat gain you can find for a cooling climate such as ours.
Window World would be scary to me because you are basically buying from a franchise that hooks you up with a big national window manufacturer and a local sub from god knows what type of qualifications , so if you have any problems I can guarantee the window supplier blames a poor install and the sub is probably unreachable. Of course there are good sub's out there; you might get lucky. You want an in house installer and if possible, supplier so if you have problems; someone is available to be liable.
I would avoid wood at all costs. They do not handle moisture well at all. 50% of our business is probably replacing "top of the line" pella wood windows that got rotted out by moisture and poor install which customers paid outrageous prices for.
Vinyl or aluminum is the way to go; I'd prefer vinyl for warm climate but I'm biased admittedly. Really the glass is way more important than what the frame is made of by miles. You want the lowest solar heat gain you can find for a cooling climate such as ours.
This post was edited on 12/9/14 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:41 pm to Schmelly
Replacement windows is one of the things my company does and I deal with windows and window companies everyday.
Windows are not created equal. Just because they are made from vinyl, have LowE/Argon and have a lifetime warranty doesn't mean they are worth a crap. It's kind of like car shopping. You can by a KIA with Leather, power windows and locks, AC, and heated and cooled seats or you can buy a Cadillac with the same options.
Sorry to tell you, but at $350 an opening your wasting your time and money. It means no quality.
My basic Double Hung, Double Pane, LowE/Argon window, white with no grids runs about $400-$425 installed in brick. Thats with a U-Value of .28 , SHGC of .27. Btw, the lower these number are the better. These also have a Lifetime Warranty on Frame, mechanics, and seal failure. And it's a "real warranty".
I have Double Hung Windows with U-Value of .17 and SHGC .19. They can run $500-$1000 depending on size and options. But these are more efficient than a brick/sheetrock wall with R-19 in them.
I have heard horror stories about Window World as well. Some from my customers who were paying me to take WW windows out and replacing them with mine.
Just be careful. Where do you live, BR? I live in West Monroe but I can get my rep to hook you up with a dealer in your area.
Windows are not created equal. Just because they are made from vinyl, have LowE/Argon and have a lifetime warranty doesn't mean they are worth a crap. It's kind of like car shopping. You can by a KIA with Leather, power windows and locks, AC, and heated and cooled seats or you can buy a Cadillac with the same options.
Sorry to tell you, but at $350 an opening your wasting your time and money. It means no quality.
My basic Double Hung, Double Pane, LowE/Argon window, white with no grids runs about $400-$425 installed in brick. Thats with a U-Value of .28 , SHGC of .27. Btw, the lower these number are the better. These also have a Lifetime Warranty on Frame, mechanics, and seal failure. And it's a "real warranty".
I have Double Hung Windows with U-Value of .17 and SHGC .19. They can run $500-$1000 depending on size and options. But these are more efficient than a brick/sheetrock wall with R-19 in them.
I have heard horror stories about Window World as well. Some from my customers who were paying me to take WW windows out and replacing them with mine.
Just be careful. Where do you live, BR? I live in West Monroe but I can get my rep to hook you up with a dealer in your area.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:46 pm to WM
Pendulum, gave you some good advice.
But Aluminum conducts heat and cold. Vinyl is by far the best. And if you have the $$$ to spend, you can get vinyl windows that look like wood.
But Aluminum conducts heat and cold. Vinyl is by far the best. And if you have the $$$ to spend, you can get vinyl windows that look like wood.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:52 pm to WM
Another big factor is vinyl would have welded connections at the corners whereas aluminum is mechanically fastened. More voids=more moisture issues
Posted on 12/9/14 at 10:17 pm to Pendulum
Dam, thanks guys. Yall are awesome. I live in ascension parish. Yall got me rethinking the whole dam thing now, lol
Posted on 12/9/14 at 10:37 pm to Schmelly
Relief windows just replaced all the windows in my home with several sliding glass doors.
I am very satisfied
I am very satisfied
Posted on 12/10/14 at 8:23 am to Schmelly
I called we, LAS and a few others, called LAS at least 5 times to get a bid. Was told that someone would be calling me - nothing. Last time called and spoke to a manager still nothing - I guess thet didn't need the work/money. I went with WW. Great job - could never recommend LAS - ever.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 9:03 am to Gorilla Ball
We have been in our new construction home right at a year now and I just busted the front window on my house last weekend with the extension ladder hanging lights. Its long slender double pane vinyl in stucco area not brick. I had one place come look and didnt even bother calling me back.
Edit- I'm gonna have to check my build sheet and see if maybe I have some sort of warranty on the windows.
Edit- I'm gonna have to check my build sheet and see if maybe I have some sort of warranty on the windows.
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 9:06 am
Posted on 12/10/14 at 9:07 am to whodatfan
Had 3 prices 2 years ago.
Window world was the highest of the three.
Window world was the highest of the three.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 1:20 pm to Schmelly
Aren't all these "replacement windows" installed by cutting the nailing flanges off the original window and mounting new flangeless windows between the studs?
without the flanges, aren't you just relying on caulk to seal around the window?
swmbo's son has a beach house and i get asked my opinion about repairs often. a window is leaking in driving rains, and we can't tell where water is coming in. He's asking me about window world and similar windows. i think he needs to pull the trim, install new construction windows, tape the flange/housewrap joint and re-install the trim. i'm afraid that "replacement windows" would be worse.
i value the ot's collective opinion on these things
without the flanges, aren't you just relying on caulk to seal around the window?
swmbo's son has a beach house and i get asked my opinion about repairs often. a window is leaking in driving rains, and we can't tell where water is coming in. He's asking me about window world and similar windows. i think he needs to pull the trim, install new construction windows, tape the flange/housewrap joint and re-install the trim. i'm afraid that "replacement windows" would be worse.
i value the ot's collective opinion on these things
Posted on 12/11/14 at 9:32 pm to piratedude
Yes. You cut the nail fin or or just pull it through the nails if possible. Most window being replace are aluminum. So the fins aren't doing anything but transferring heat and cold anyway. Caulk is much more efficient than aluminum. Plus, my windows have a poly foam wrap which helps the fit tighter and makes it have a lot less air transfer. A matter of fact, mine has a air transfer rate of .01. The next best on the market is .3.
Posted on 11/26/17 at 3:53 pm to WM
Relief Windows:
Best Customer Service compared to any window company!
* No deposit required
* They use their own professionally trained installers
* Offer the best energy efficient windows in the vinyl replacement series
* They do not use acrylic caulking... only use silicon
* Very quick turnaround compared to everyone else
* Transferable lifetime warranty is guaranteed the day you have the windows installed on glass breakage, seal failure, defects in vinyl components, and any operating part of the window
* Two measurements to ensure accuracy on measurements for each window opening before order
* No Complaints on BBB and several Online awards from BBB’s Manship Torch Award to Angie’s List Super Service Award
* Locally owned and operated, so will not get back-logged like a lot of corporate entities
Best Customer Service compared to any window company!
* No deposit required
* They use their own professionally trained installers
* Offer the best energy efficient windows in the vinyl replacement series
* They do not use acrylic caulking... only use silicon
* Very quick turnaround compared to everyone else
* Transferable lifetime warranty is guaranteed the day you have the windows installed on glass breakage, seal failure, defects in vinyl components, and any operating part of the window
* Two measurements to ensure accuracy on measurements for each window opening before order
* No Complaints on BBB and several Online awards from BBB’s Manship Torch Award to Angie’s List Super Service Award
* Locally owned and operated, so will not get back-logged like a lot of corporate entities
Posted on 11/26/17 at 4:49 pm to Stroberider
quote:
Strobrrider
You sell WW windows for a living, don't you...
Posted on 11/26/17 at 5:28 pm to Schmelly
At least 6 of us in our neighborhood all used Baton Rouge Window. I don't have his number handy but he is the nicest guy with awesome installers. Been here for 30 years or more and never advertises- doesn't have too. The finished product is awesome and I can't tell you how many people have stopped and asked about the windows. We had estimates from WW and Relief. It's not that he is cheaper or anything, but this is an investment you want to get right.
Posted on 11/26/17 at 5:50 pm to Pendulum
I concurrent on vinyl over wood or aluminum. I replaced all my window--27 I believe--some were wood and some were vinyl and the vinyl are MUCH better and I have had them for 10+ years with no problem.
I bought my from Lowes and had their installer put them in. Had I known a local manufacturer I would have probably went that route so long as they looked like they were going to stay in business.
I bought my from Lowes and had their installer put them in. Had I known a local manufacturer I would have probably went that route so long as they looked like they were going to stay in business.
Posted on 11/26/17 at 6:45 pm to Schmelly
That's about the going rate and its worth it from WW.
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