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Marvin is a good company, but the replacement of a whole window like the one the OP has could easily cost thousands of dollars from a high-end manufacturer.
The OP has a double glazed thermal unit now -- those are not from ancient times.
Replacing the "sealed unit" is far more cost effective...
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Originally Posted by kinkytoes
HOnestly, having tried historically-accurate glazing on older windows, I don't recommend it. I do recommend contacting any local Marvin window center. I used Marvin windows on my historic home, and they can make a custom window to fit pretty much anything.
They're used to replacing period windows, and you don't have to worry about the "how." Putting in windows is complicated, which is why there are professionals. You can get a better window (better insulation, more durable etc) that looks exactly like your old window minus the layers of paint as I had on mine.
Unless you have the time and money to do a restoration project... I would get a professional to replace the window.
HOnestly, having tried historically-accurate glazing on older windows, I don't recommend it. I do recommend contacting any local Marvin window center. I used Marvin windows on my historic home, and they can make a custom window to fit pretty much anything.
They're used to replacing period windows, and you don't have to worry about the "how." Putting in windows is complicated, which is why there are professionals. You can get a better window (better insulation, more durable etc) that looks exactly like your old window minus the layers of paint as I had on mine.
Unless you have the time and money to do a restoration project... I would get a professional to replace the window.
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Originally Posted by chet everett
...The OP has a double glazed thermal unit now -- those are not from ancient times.
Replacing the "sealed unit" is far more cost effective...
If I'm scaling correctly, you have a 3/0X4/6 circle top, IG (insulated glass), GBG (grids between glass). It's been "picture framed" on the inside (no sill).
The only thing I can't tell from the picture is if it's lowE. With the house being 16yo it probably isn't.
Everything else is as I described in my previous post.
You'll get the best price from a millwork company that specializes in those types of windows. THey may even have that size in stock. And most have guys that can do the install.
The only thing I can't tell from the picture is if it's lowE.
lowE - no way. The replacement is not only going to be be lowE, but tinted and whatever else can be done to limit sun intrusion. It's a west-facing window. Late summer afternoons are impossible...that window creates the searing burn effect of the sun through a magnifying glass
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