Windows

[an]

I like my Simonton windows. They can be tilt out so you can clean the windows from the inside. I don’t mind replacement windows at all. Spend an additional $20 bucks to add molding to frame out the window and you won’t feel that you loss a few inches. It’ll make the windows look more expensive than actually spending a lot more money to rip out the old window frame.

[NotCranky]

There are plenty of good windows. You are going to have to shop around before trying to drive the bargain anyway, so I won’t say this or that is better.

On the technical side make sure you get a window that has a slim enough profile that it doesn’t go beyond the plane of the drywall.

If it is paint grade I rip mdf down for the jamb trim and round it over with a 1/8 router bit then case it with pine or mdf.

Stating the obvious, same principle for stain grade, except use clear wood on both.

[NotCranky]

There are plenty of good windows. You are going to have to shop around before trying to drive the bargain anyway, so I won’t say this or that is better.

On the technical side make sure you get a window that has a slim enough profile that it doesn’t go beyond the plane of the drywall.

If it is paint grade I rip mdf down for the jamb trim and round it over with a 1/8 router bit then case it with pine or mdf.

Stating the obvious, same principle for stain grade, except use clear wood on both.

[NotCranky]

There are plenty of good windows. You are going to have to shop around before trying to drive the bargain anyway, so I won’t say this or that is better.

On the technical side make sure you get a window that has a slim enough profile that it doesn’t go beyond the plane of the drywall.

If it is paint grade I rip mdf down for the jamb trim and round it over with a 1/8 router bit then case it with pine or mdf.

Stating the obvious, same principle for stain grade, except use clear wood on both.

[NotCranky]

There are plenty of good windows. You are going to have to shop around before trying to drive the bargain anyway, so I won’t say this or that is better.

On the technical side make sure you get a window that has a slim enough profile that it doesn’t go beyond the plane of the drywall.

If it is paint grade I rip mdf down for the jamb trim and round it over with a 1/8 router bit then case it with pine or mdf.

Stating the obvious, same principle for stain grade, except use clear wood on both.

[NotCranky]

There are plenty of good windows. You are going to have to shop around before trying to drive the bargain anyway, so I won’t say this or that is better.

On the technical side make sure you get a window that has a slim enough profile that it doesn’t go beyond the plane of the drywall.

If it is paint grade I rip mdf down for the jamb trim and round it over with a 1/8 router bit then case it with pine or mdf.

Stating the obvious, same principle for stain grade, except use clear wood on both.

[mGanders]

We put retrofit vinyl Simonton windows from Home Depot into our 1950’s home. Had them do the labor as well. They installed 9 windows for $5000 in one day. In regard to the comments about retrofits decreasing a homes value, I think that is all in the eye of the beholder. We were more interested in functionality, our home is small, and we are not the fancy nor rich type. We simply enjoy that they do a fantastic job insulating our home and making it much more cozy. They also look way better than our old windows.

You can get a $1500 rebate check from the government if you install up to $5000 of energy efficient windows before the end of the year.

My opinion…. if you have lots of money, dont mind construction mess, and want to make your house fancy, then do the full remodel. If you want new windows to keep your house warm and to give it a quick facelift, do the retrofits.

Have fun

[mGanders]

We put retrofit vinyl Simonton windows from Home Depot into our 1950’s home. Had them do the labor as well. They installed 9 windows for $5000 in one day. In regard to the comments about retrofits decreasing a homes value, I think that is all in the eye of the beholder. We were more interested in functionality, our home is small, and we are not the fancy nor rich type. We simply enjoy that they do a fantastic job insulating our home and making it much more cozy. They also look way better than our old windows.

You can get a $1500 rebate check from the government if you install up to $5000 of energy efficient windows before the end of the year.

My opinion…. if you have lots of money, dont mind construction mess, and want to make your house fancy, then do the full remodel. If you want new windows to keep your house warm and to give it a quick facelift, do the retrofits.

Have fun

[mGanders]

We put retrofit vinyl Simonton windows from Home Depot into our 1950’s home. Had them do the labor as well. They installed 9 windows for $5000 in one day. In regard to the comments about retrofits decreasing a homes value, I think that is all in the eye of the beholder. We were more interested in functionality, our home is small, and we are not the fancy nor rich type. We simply enjoy that they do a fantastic job insulating our home and making it much more cozy. They also look way better than our old windows.

You can get a $1500 rebate check from the government if you install up to $5000 of energy efficient windows before the end of the year.

My opinion…. if you have lots of money, dont mind construction mess, and want to make your house fancy, then do the full remodel. If you want new windows to keep your house warm and to give it a quick facelift, do the retrofits.

Have fun

[mGanders]

We put retrofit vinyl Simonton windows from Home Depot into our 1950’s home. Had them do the labor as well. They installed 9 windows for $5000 in one day. In regard to the comments about retrofits decreasing a homes value, I think that is all in the eye of the beholder. We were more interested in functionality, our home is small, and we are not the fancy nor rich type. We simply enjoy that they do a fantastic job insulating our home and making it much more cozy. They also look way better than our old windows.

You can get a $1500 rebate check from the government if you install up to $5000 of energy efficient windows before the end of the year.

My opinion…. if you have lots of money, dont mind construction mess, and want to make your house fancy, then do the full remodel. If you want new windows to keep your house warm and to give it a quick facelift, do the retrofits.

Have fun

[mGanders]

We put retrofit vinyl Simonton windows from Home Depot into our 1950’s home. Had them do the labor as well. They installed 9 windows for $5000 in one day. In regard to the comments about retrofits decreasing a homes value, I think that is all in the eye of the beholder. We were more interested in functionality, our home is small, and we are not the fancy nor rich type. We simply enjoy that they do a fantastic job insulating our home and making it much more cozy. They also look way better than our old windows.

You can get a $1500 rebate check from the government if you install up to $5000 of energy efficient windows before the end of the year.

My opinion…. if you have lots of money, dont mind construction mess, and want to make your house fancy, then do the full remodel. If you want new windows to keep your house warm and to give it a quick facelift, do the retrofits.

Have fun

[mike92104]

Great tips, thanks.

[mike92104]

Great tips, thanks.

[mike92104]

Great tips, thanks.

[mike92104]

Great tips, thanks.

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