Window World Replacement Windows

[pmull]

I'm very satisfied with the Simonton windows we used, and it made a noticeable difference in my utility bill.

JD Power ranks Simonton the # 1 replacement window. I am looking forward to getting them put in. They said it would take about 4 weeks to get them.

Don't let 'em slide on the caulk. Top notch brand, probably 8-10 cases should be laying around before they start.  Old windows can be removed without tearing them up, so negotiate what happens. As soon as I started the job people started stopping by or calling to ask for them. They reuse in other houses, but mostly for gardening sheds, green or hot houses, and other out buildings. The contractors will offer to take then away but they MAKE money on resale. I gave mine to a poor guy that he sold (aluminum for scrap.) Mine were masonryed in and got tore up (especially the first few). Keep a master file on the serial# and/or measurements of EACH window. No longer is the day when you gave the ball back to the neighbor kid and then went to the glass pacle for a replacement pane. The entire section pops out and is about a 5 minute replacement after your section (top/botton) arrives. All my windows are customs meaning maybe only a few match up measurement wise. Good measuring is essential, for those just starting out.  

I spent a lot of time talking to the installer about trim, flashing and sealants. I have been in the construction field all my adult life so I know a little about weatherproofing. One reason I went with this company is because of the installer.

I am giving the windows to a friend of mine who wants them to to biuld a greenhouse. It is a shed with a lot of windows. LOL, Alabama greenhouse.

[pmull]

I'm very satisfied with the Simonton windows we used, and it made a noticeable difference in my utility bill.

JD Power ranks Simonton the # 1 replacement window. I am looking forward to getting them put in. They said it would take about 4 weeks to get them.

Don't let 'em slide on the caulk. Top notch brand, probably 8-10 cases should be laying around before they start.  Old windows can be removed without tearing them up, so negotiate what happens. As soon as I started the job people started stopping by or calling to ask for them. They reuse in other houses, but mostly for gardening sheds, green or hot houses, and other out buildings. The contractors will offer to take then away but they MAKE money on resale. I gave mine to a poor guy that he sold (aluminum for scrap.) Mine were masonryed in and got tore up (especially the first few). Keep a master file on the serial# and/or measurements of EACH window. No longer is the day when you gave the ball back to the neighbor kid and then went to the glass pacle for a replacement pane. The entire section pops out and is about a 5 minute replacement after your section (top/botton) arrives. All my windows are customs meaning maybe only a few match up measurement wise. Good measuring is essential, for those just starting out. 

I reread your post. I agree that caulking is important but I do not want 8-10 cases of caulk on my windows. Twelve tubes to a case. I want the joints much tighter than that. The installer will spray foam insulation around all sides of the new window. The installation includes trim capping around the old window frame so it becomes a maintence free window. It should not take a lot of caulk.

[BAMAWV]

I'm very satisfied with the Simonton windows we used, and it made a noticeable difference in my utility bill.

JD Power ranks Simonton the # 1 replacement window. I am looking forward to getting them put in. They said it would take about 4 weeks to get them.

Don't let 'em slide on the caulk. Top notch brand, probably 8-10 cases should be laying around before they start.  Old windows can be removed without tearing them up, so negotiate what happens. As soon as I started the job people started stopping by or calling to ask for them. They reuse in other houses, but mostly for gardening sheds, green or hot houses, and other out buildings. The contractors will offer to take then away but they MAKE money on resale. I gave mine to a poor guy that he sold (aluminum for scrap.) Mine were masonryed in and got tore up (especially the first few). Keep a master file on the serial# and/or measurements of EACH window. No longer is the day when you gave the ball back to the neighbor kid and then went to the glass pacle for a replacement pane. The entire section pops out and is about a 5 minute replacement after your section (top/botton) arrives. All my windows are customs meaning maybe only a few match up measurement wise. Good measuring is essential, for those just starting out. 

I reread your post. I agree that caulking is important but I do not want 8-10 cases of caulk on my windows. Twelve tubes to a case. I want the joints much tighter than that. The installer will spray foam insulation around all sides of the new window. The installation includes trim capping around the old window frame so it becomes a maintence free window. It should not take a lot of caulk.

Mine were in masonry. Seems I had a case left afterwards so I was caulking all over the house for a month. I remember how nervous I was during the first big storm-- 60-70 gusts-- not a problem. The entire quality of life went up with new windows.  Perhaps the singlemost  best thing you can do for your house. The new electric furnace was also a good move, noticeable difference, but not as much as the windows. Also, the Gen-Vac is getting close to paying itself off (ahead of schedule).

[pmull]

I'm very satisfied with the Simonton windows we used, and it made a noticeable difference in my utility bill.

JD Power ranks Simonton the # 1 replacement window. I am looking forward to getting them put in. They said it would take about 4 weeks to get them.

Don't let 'em slide on the caulk. Top notch brand, probably 8-10 cases should be laying around before they start.  Old windows can be removed without tearing them up, so negotiate what happens. As soon as I started the job people started stopping by or calling to ask for them. They reuse in other houses, but mostly for gardening sheds, green or hot houses, and other out buildings. The contractors will offer to take then away but they MAKE money on resale. I gave mine to a poor guy that he sold (aluminum for scrap.) Mine were masonryed in and got tore up (especially the first few). Keep a master file on the serial# and/or measurements of EACH window. No longer is the day when you gave the ball back to the neighbor kid and then went to the glass pacle for a replacement pane. The entire section pops out and is about a 5 minute replacement after your section (top/botton) arrives. All my windows are customs meaning maybe only a few match up measurement wise. Good measuring is essential, for those just starting out. 

I reread your post. I agree that caulking is important but I do not want 8-10 cases of caulk on my windows. Twelve tubes to a case. I want the joints much tighter than that. The installer will spray foam insulation around all sides of the new window. The installation includes trim capping around the old window frame so it becomes a maintence free window. It should not take a lot of caulk.

Mine were in masonry. Seems I had a case left afterwards so I was caulking all over the house for a month. I remember how nervous I was during the first big storm-- 60-70 gusts-- not a problem. The entire quality of life went up with new windows.  Perhaps the singlemost  best thing you can do for your house. The new electric furnace was also a good move, noticeable difference, but not as much as the windows. Also, the Gen-Vac is getting close to paying itself off (ahead of schedule).

The cost saving when I replaced my gas heat and electric cooling system was huge. More than I expected. I am getting the Low E with argon gas glass in my windows. The insulated glass unit is 1" thick. I have been told this will make a big different in utility bills.

[pmull]

They finished up the install of my new windows yesterday. They look great. I never have to paint or repair damaged window sills again. Now I am looking forward to seeing what effect the new windows have on the utility bill.

We have a 20 year old house. I have a new roof, new heating-cooling unit and new windows. My wife has already started on me about wanting hardwood floors in several rooms now. 

[SUPERCOACH]

They finished up the install of my new windows yesterday. They look great. I never have to paint or repair damaged window sills again. Now I am looking forward to seeing what effect the new windows have on the utility bill.

We have a 20 year old house. I have a new roof, new heating-cooling unit and new windows. My wife has already started on me about wanting hardwood floors in several rooms now. 

Well played on her part.  You are buying a new house one nail at a time, you just don't realize it yet. 

[pmull]

They finished up the install of my new windows yesterday. They look great. I never have to paint or repair damaged window sills again. Now I am looking forward to seeing what effect the new windows have on the utility bill.

We have a 20 year old house. I have a new roof, new heating-cooling unit and new windows. My wife has already started on me about wanting hardwood floors in several rooms now. 

Well played on her part.  You are buying a new house one nail at a time, you just don't realize it yet. 

This has been going on for a while. We had ceramic tile flooring put in the kitchen and bathrooms. That made the counter tops, cabinets, sinks and faucets look bad so they had to be replaced (cabinets refinished). That looked pretty good but she said the kitchen appliances needed to be replaced with stainless steel appliances. I drew the line there. We got the less expensive stainless steel look ones.

[SUPERCOACH]

They finished up the install of my new windows yesterday. They look great. I never have to paint or repair damaged window sills again. Now I am looking forward to seeing what effect the new windows have on the utility bill.

We have a 20 year old house. I have a new roof, new heating-cooling unit and new windows. My wife has already started on me about wanting hardwood floors in several rooms now. 

Well played on her part.  You are buying a new house one nail at a time, you just don't realize it yet. 

This has been going on for a while. We had ceramic tile flooring put in the kitchen and bathrooms. That made the counter tops, cabinets, sinks and faucets look bad so they had to be replaced (cabinets refinished). That looked pretty good but she said the kitchen appliances needed to be replaced with stainless steel appliances. I drew the line there. We got the less expensive stainless steel look ones.

Not a good move.  Now you are going to end up buying 2 sets of appliances when all is said and done. 

[Hannibal Lecter, MD]

I'd be cancelling HGTV pronto.

[SUPERCOACH]

I'd be cancelling HGTV pronto.

^^^THIS^^^ 

On a related note, my kids have been watching "Treehouse Masters".  I think I am in trouble. 

[ricky023]

Oh my, don't mention HGTV, my wife is hooked on that stuff. RTR!

[pmull]

They finished up the install of my new windows yesterday. They look great. I never have to paint or repair damaged window sills again. Now I am looking forward to seeing what effect the new windows have on the utility bill.

We have a 20 year old house. I have a new roof, new heating-cooling unit and new windows. My wife has already started on me about wanting hardwood floors in several rooms now. 

Well played on her part.  You are buying a new house one nail at a time, you just don't realize it yet. 

This has been going on for a while. We had ceramic tile flooring put in the kitchen and bathrooms. That made the counter tops, cabinets, sinks and faucets look bad so they had to be replaced (cabinets refinished). That looked pretty good but she said the kitchen appliances needed to be replaced with stainless steel appliances. I drew the line there. We got the less expensive stainless steel look ones.

Not a good move.  Now you are going to end up buying 2 sets of appliances when all is said and done. 

It actually turned out to be a good move. We did not know it at the time but stainless steel is hard to keep clean, especially fingerprints. I think she is happy with what we have. Of course she may just be sidetracked wanting hardwood floors.

[SUPERCOACH]

They finished up the install of my new windows yesterday. They look great. I never have to paint or repair damaged window sills again. Now I am looking forward to seeing what effect the new windows have on the utility bill.

We have a 20 year old house. I have a new roof, new heating-cooling unit and new windows. My wife has already started on me about wanting hardwood floors in several rooms now. 

Well played on her part.  You are buying a new house one nail at a time, you just don't realize it yet. 

This has been going on for a while. We had ceramic tile flooring put in the kitchen and bathrooms. That made the counter tops, cabinets, sinks and faucets look bad so they had to be replaced (cabinets refinished). That looked pretty good but she said the kitchen appliances needed to be replaced with stainless steel appliances. I drew the line there. We got the less expensive stainless steel look ones.

Not a good move.  Now you are going to end up buying 2 sets of appliances when all is said and done. 

It actually turned out to be a good move. We did not know it at the time but stainless steel is hard to keep clean, especially fingerprints. I think she is happy with what we have. Of course she may just be sidetracked wanting hardwood floors.

I didn't think about the fingerprint issue.  I can attest that it is a real issue.  Now I just hope that I don't end up buying a 2nd set to get rid of the stainless. 

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