Replacement Home Windows

[Hoyt Man]

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[bowhntrmatt]

Slightly off topic sorry. I went and looked at a nice custom house a couple days ago and the windows were double pane but the house was built in 97. They looked beat up. Could those have been original? I thought they didn’t do double pane till after 2000

Yeah they likely were. My first house was built in '85 and had double-pane windows. They just didn't have things like Argon-filled and low-e back then. Double-pane doesn't mean much when they are all fogged up.

[bbqfan5909]

Window World came out today, quoted me 25k for 38 windows. We have some windows that are 8' tall and 6' wide, custom radius, etc.

As I know you said no vinyl, has lifetime warranty and free replacement for busted seals.

We just got a quote for 17 window, three being half round and three being large windows, $63k. These are top of the line fibrex windows with a 20 year warranty. Surely I can do better, any suggestions? I'm watching the Houston Window Experts comparison videos and the Windsor windows look nice, but I was told I DO NOT WANT VINYL. Thoughts?

[Capt.Brown]

Why not vinyl? I’ve used vinyl on several projects for the last 25 years and have never seen issues.

[tigerscowboy]

On a today average, my labor cost is close to $500/window. That goes up if the windows purchased were manufactured with the fins on. Then the crew has to spend the time to cut them off.

Does not include trash haul-off, s/r, window covering removal/install, or cosmetic repairs. If the windows are cased, it will get much higher.

[Chuy]

I've never had any problem with vinyl.


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[DirtyDave]

We just got a quote from Renewal by Anderson. 9 Windows (6 of them are 6'x6') for $60k.... No thanks LOL

[Adgerc15]

I'm about 45 days into this same process. I don't mind vinyl windows but pretty particular about the mfg and the look. lot's of them have huge frames that look like crap from the outside. From my experience (~6 estimates) most of the big name window replcement guys you find on google are offering a similar canned pitch with a similar easy to install product. I'm seeing those range from about $800-$1k per window with material and labor.

I have had more luck going to some of the big distributors: BFS, Beacon, Alside and looking at major national brands and they provide a material quote with a list of qualified installers. Price is in line or a bit higher but feels more legit to me. I'll make a decision in the next week or so and report back with end results.

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[Greenheadless]

Still happy with my Advanced Window Products (out of Pasadena) and would do it again if needed.

[bowhntrmatt]

I just completed my house. I used Don Young windows. We sell them so I was able to order for cost and just pay for labor. 27 windows (most 3x6, some smaller, a couple have an arched top) and one sliding door. Anodized black aluminum frame, thermal break, low-E, Argon, and most were tempered glass. Total cost for all windows, slider, trim, sealant was about $14k.

[Beerdonga]

I'd buy a Rolex on the street from a Crack head before I ever talked with windows by Anderson again.

[KELLEY68]

In March I had Advanced Window Products replace 32 windows with their vinyl, argon filled, low-e windows. 17 were various sizes and 15 transom windows. Took the crew about 8 hrs to complete the install and clean up. I would use them again. Cost $18,200 which was $2700 less than Window World.

[Aetheling]

Renewal by Anderson will replace all your windows for the low cost of 6X the value of your home. They are insane.

[Fishndude]

We just had 17 windows replaced. Went with Pella vinyl. They look amazing. Paid $24k

[Smokeater]

I just completed my house. I used Don Young windows. We sell them so I was able to order for cost and just pay for labor. 27 windows (most 3x6, some smaller, a couple have an arched top) and one sliding door. Anodized black aluminum frame, thermal break, low-E, Argon, and most were tempered glass. Total cost for all windows, slider, trim, sealant was about $14k.

That's who we used several years ago and still pleased with them. Gotta find ya a dealer to get em tho.