OT: Window Replacement

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I thought I remembered this being discussed before, but unfortunately the word "windows" produced way too many search results to sift through thanks to the transfer portal and various other sports terms.

Anybody have theirs replaced recently? Mine are getting pretty bad, and I have 14 (or 12, depending on how they count the ones that are side by side) that will need done. Curious what the damage might be for something of mid-quality.

 

[MorningCoffee13]

I thought I remembered this being discussed before, but unfortunately the word "windows" produced way too many search results to sift through thanks to the transfer portal and various other sports terms.

Anybody have theirs replaced recently? Mine are getting pretty bad, and I have 14 (or 12, depending on how they count the ones that are side by side) that will need done. Curious what the damage might be for something of mid-quality.

It will be very expensive. I would say lowish 5 figures depending.

 

[Las Panteras]

I thought I remembered this being discussed before, but unfortunately the word "windows" produced way too many search results to sift through thanks to the transfer portal and various other sports terms.

Anybody have theirs replaced recently? Mine are getting pretty bad, and I have 14 (or 12, depending on how they count the ones that are side by side) that will need done. Curious what the damage might be for something of mid-quality.

I had Blyth & Shearn in McMurray do mine

14 windows good quality

11K. Once installed, i was more than pleased and had them do my patio doors.

Highest recommendation. There are lower cost vendors but I sleep well knowing this was done right.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I had Blyth & Shearn in McMurray do mine

14 windows good quality

11K. Once installed, i was more than pleased and had them do my patio doors.

Highest recommendation. There are lower cost vendors but I sleep well knowing this was done right.

How long ago was that, if you don't mind me asking? 11K is actually a lot better news than a lot of what I've been reading.

 

[Las Panteras]

How long ago was that, if you don't mind me asking? 11K is actually a lot better news than a lot of what I've been reading.

Its been about 5 years now.

Jeez........seems like last year

 

[HailToPitt1985]

I had mine done with Jeld Wen wood inside, aluminum clad outside, 10 double hung, 3 casement (expensive). They were top of the line Jeld Wens. Did it through Lowes. NEVER AGAIN! Avoid the big box guys. But mine were $22,000. I can't go into the details because of legal matters. But let's just say I'm happy with the outcome. This was 2 years ago.

I wouldn't do vinyl. I think Metropolitan Windows is a good, reputable place, but expensive. If I did it again, I would do Pella wood inside, aluminum clad outside as I did. But I wouldn't scrimp.

 

[King Of All Message Boards]

Tell em Colin Dunlap sent ya

 

[CaPAPITT76]

Wincore are good replacement windows and not as expensive as the top brand names

 

[Conemaugh]

I have done a lot of window replacements. The costs now are absolutely astronomical. I don't know what you are looking for, but plane white double frame windows are painful, let alone nice wood frame. Window world as an example is going to be 600+ per double frame. Wood or wood clad is going to be multiples above.

If anyone knows otherwise I would love to hear it. Even a shitty steel door replacement is in the thousands. There is real money to be made as a window/door replacement guy. I am just too damn old to do it now.

 

[BurghGuy68]

We went with vinyl not fiberglass and we're happy with the work that was done by the local company we had do them...15 plus 2 small bathroom windows converted to casement style.

 

[HailToPitt1985]

I have done a lot of window replacements. The costs now are absolutely astronomical. I don't know what you are looking for, but plane white double frame windows are painful, let alone nice wood frame. Window world as an example is going to be 600+ per double frame. Wood or wood clad is going to be multiples above.

If anyone knows otherwise I would love to hear it. Even a shitty steel door replacement is in the thousands. There is real money to be made as a window/door replacement guy. I am just too damn old to do it now.

You're totally correct. I did my window replacement a couple of years ago after a lot of research into each type of window and value. If you want a window that will last and perform as it's designed, it will cost at least $1000, some more like $1,600 if you buy a wood window that is aluminum clad. Casements are ridiculously expensive. You get what you pay for when it comes to windows.

 

[Conemaugh]

You're totally correct. I did my window replacement a couple of years ago after a lot of research into each type of window and value. If you want a window that will last and perform as it's designed, it will cost at least $1000, some more like $1,600 if you buy a wood window that is aluminum clad. Casements are ridiculously expensive. You get what you pay for when it comes to windows.

I recently spent about $800 for a white vinyl casement window that was about 20" by 30". My elderly neighbor just spent $4,000 for a six panel white steel door replacement. I put the same door in my back door about 10 years ago.... I spent a total of $200 dollars on it and put it in on a college football Saturday. I probably spent more money that day on alcohol and grilled meat than the damn door.

 

[bobfree]

My house has Andersen. Went to replace all the windows, 4 sliding doors, 2 5 bay windows and the estimate was $121,000

Needless to say we are replacing them as we go. Got the 2nd floor done now we are working on our first floor. CRAZY.

 

[Conemaugh]

My house has Andersen. Went to replace all the windows, 4 sliding doors, 2 5 bay windows and the estimate was $121,000

Needless to say we are replacing them as we go. Got the 2nd floor done now we are working on our first floor. CRAZY.

Ouch.... thats almost what I paid for my house (back in 2007). I did buy a dump of a house though. Thought it would be fun to fix it up. 😵

 

[Atilla Cosby]

Your best value, regardless of window quality, is to find a good carpenter who you know and trust to install the windows. Then order the windows direct or through a wholesaler/building supply store.

I've used Zaleski's Exterior Building in Springdale and ABC glass and mirror in Gibsonia with good results. The manufacturers raise their prices on an annual basis, so do it soon.

I'm a landlord so I always buy vinyl. I spend a ton on my houses, but I can't go overboard in any one area. They usually sell a cheaper vinyl and slightly more expensive vinyl window that is of much better quality. If you go vinyl make sure you get welded seams. I've bought somewhere around 70 new vinyl windows in the last 9 years, and exactly one panel has developed a seal leak with condensation between the panes. But I can send that out and get it fixed. Tenants haven't broken any of them either.

I'm gonna look into aluminum window prices, but I'm guessing they'll be too rich for me. I have a bunch of houses loaded with Traco TR5000 aluminum windows from the 1990s, made in Butler County. They last forever, and replacement parts are available.

Five years ago I could get good quality vinyl for about $200 each. Now it's more like $300 each. Install isn't bad, as my carpenter can do a window in 2 hours or less, and I pay him $45/hr.

I cringe when I hear the radio commercials with the buy one, get one free offers, because I can only imagine what they charge for one window plus install. Gotta be a fortune.

Good luck with your project.