Ask the pack: Replacement Windows

[Bullldawg78]

Just purchased new building for wife's office. 1911 build with addition in 1982. Need to replace windows with more energy efficient. I have use both Anderson and Champion in the past at home. Both were fine but pricey. I have gotten a quote from local company one still pending and have champion coming tomorrow to look. Any recommendations or warnings for companies?

 

[bulldognation]

Thought this would be about how long we had to hire a new coach.

 

[HotMop]

If you're in Jackson I think plywood would be acceptable

 

[DawgsGoneWild]

If you're in Jackson I think plywood would be acceptable

And bars

 

[HotMop]

And bars

Double the protection, good call.

 

[patdog]

I think recouping the expensive up front cost will be difficult. Unless there’s some other problem with them I’d keep them.

 

[Pookieray]

DIY, even if you don't fully know how to do it you'll do a better job than most contractors. shameful how a lot of people don't take pride in their work.

Go to the local hispanic community and hire a couple of workers. you can get windows at local big box store or building supply store.

 

[maroontide06]

Just purchased new building for wife's office. 1911 build with addition in 1982. Need to replace windows with more energy efficient. I have use both Anderson and Champion in the past at home. Both were fine but pricey. I have gotten a quote from local company one still pending and have champion coming tomorrow to look. Any recommendations or warnings for companies?

Did you try Window World?

 

[3000lbchicken]

Windows NT. The best.

 

[Howiefeltersnstch]

Renewal by Anderson and pay zero zilch nada for 12 months. That's one whole year.

 

[HotMop]

Windows NT. The best.

Better than 98? I doubt it.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

This model isn't available just yet, but if you can wait a few years it might be worth it.

Replacement Widow

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....grandaughter......err, oops......girlfriend! You go Bill !! Glad you got your mind on Tarheel football.

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[patdog]

Better than 98? I doubt it.

3.1 rules!

 

[johnson86-1]

Just purchased new building for wife's office. 1911 build with addition in 1982. Need to replace windows with more energy efficient. I have use both Anderson and Champion in the past at home. Both were fine but pricey. I have gotten a quote from local company one still pending and have champion coming tomorrow to look. Any recommendations or warnings for companies?

Have you done a thermal imaging to identify where you have problems? With a 1911 building, I'm sure the windows are terrible for heat loss, but it may be that everything is so terrible replacing the windows isn't going to be a big winner.

 

[RocketDawg]

We used Andersen replacements through a local lumber company. The contractor they used was excellent. They are very well built and tight, are better with outside noise, but I can't tell that they lowered the heating bill. They're just higher quality than the junk the builder put in.

 

[jdbulldog]

Energy savings that come with replacing windows will be small and hardly detectable on utility bills. However, the aesthetics that come with replacements will add to the appearance and value to the building. My preference is a wooden window although it could be cost prohibitive. Metal is the cheapest and least efficient but can have a good look. Do not spend extra for triple pane windows…waste of money. Various glass coatings can help reduce fading of furniture due to sun.

 

[grinningmule]

Roll of plastic and a staple gun like back in the 70s.