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Buongiorno
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Let's talk about windows...
I have the slightest clue about windows...but all I keep hearing is "Andersen" and "Pella". I heard that Andersens are hard to install, but that is about it. Has anyone installed windows recently and can you recommend one? I am completely clueless on what to get and even where to go so any help would be appreciated!
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Posted 6/19/10 1:47 PM  |
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hanna7636
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
In my old house I had Pella and Unified windows. In this house I had window world put in windows. They all are vinyl replacement. I did not notice a difference between Pella and the other ones. If you can afford Pella or Anderson than use them. We had 19 windows put in so we needed a more affordable window.
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| Posted 6/19/10 1:55 PM |
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CAMCaps
Live Laugh Love Run
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
We are in the same boat. So far we have looked into Anderson, Pella, and Restoration. It is so hard to compare them as they are all a little different. If anyone knows more about windows, let me know as well.
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| Posted 6/19/10 4:42 PM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
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Shawn
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
We have all brand-new Andersen windows, but my contractor put them in, so I don't know how easy/hard that part is.
I would definitely recommend getting the low-E coating and the argon-filled windows. The coating keeps a lot of the UV rays out of the house, which keeps stuff from fading. The argon insulates much better than air in the double-pane windows.
We have the double-hung that you can open inward to clean, which makes it much easier than trying to clean 2nd story windows from outside....
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| Posted 6/20/10 1:15 AM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
We have Pella Downstairs and Simonton upstairs. They are both Energy Efficient windows.
Scott
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| Posted 6/20/10 9:25 AM |
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Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
We just put a Pella window and french door in our kitchen. I can tell you that they are made beautifully. The rest of the house has Anderson and are nice as well.
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| Posted 6/20/10 11:07 AM |
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CAMCaps
Live Laugh Love Run
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
Posted by GoldenRod
I would definitely recommend getting the low-E coating and the argon-filled windows.
This is more or less required for you to get the tax credit.
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| Posted 6/20/10 11:58 AM |
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Buongiorno
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
Thanks so much for the replies!
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| Posted 6/20/10 12:55 PM |
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MegZee
My bunny
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Re: Let's talk about windows...
we put in andersen 400 series (the E rating that was mentioned above) and they are great. They are wood replacement, not vinyl. I know people who put in vinyl replacement and they had issues with them after a few years. we paid for someone to install, and they were expensive, but its a long term investment imo.
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| Posted 6/20/10 2:21 PM |
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