Is replacing windows a good investment (homes, buying, price)

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by freshjiv

And that $300/window includes having grids and half screens. Should have added that as it is an upcharge for grids (and full screens).

What is the local company doing that work? Asking for a friend.

[Jowel]

My dream would be to have commercial grade windows because if you have ever been in a restaurant, hotel, medical office, etc. on even the busiest street, notice how quiet those are. I'm sure that would cost a fortune and be a hassle (just like any home remodeling project) but I've thought about it.

[hey_guy]

Originally Posted by Jowel

My dream would be to have commercial grade windows because if you have ever been in a restaurant, hotel, medical office, etc. on even the busiest street, notice how quiet those are. I'm sure that would cost a fortune and be a hassle (just like any home remodeling project) but I've thought about it.

My dentist has a window looking at 40 and it's silent

[goldenlove]

Originally Posted by wheelsup

What is the local company doing that work? Asking for a friend.

Sounds like Window World. They have franchises, so you are dealing with a local franchise owner.

[BoBromhal]

Originally Posted by hey_guy

Are windows really 30k @_@ I was thinking like 4-6ish

figure $300/window minimum. more for larger windows.

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by goldenlove

Sounds like Window World. They have franchises, so you are dealing with a local franchise owner.

You can buy windows at a home center and get them installed by a handyman.
Plenty of windows can be done for $300.

To go out to the replacement window companies with full service will cost more.

[hey_guy]

Does the cost include frames? I have original wood frames with wear prob part of my problem

[goldenlove]

Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

You can buy windows at a home center and get them installed by a handyman.
Plenty of windows can be done for $300.

To go out to the replacement window companies with full service will cost more.

Yup, it ran about $300/window for us for our replacement windows from WW.

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by hey_guy

Does the cost include frames? I have original wood frames with wear prob part of my problem

The cost is for vinyl inserts into your frames.
If your frames are deteriorated, you might consider having rotten trim replaced and aluminum wraps put over the trim. That wrap will be an upcharge.

[farebluenc]

The Duke Energy Home Assessment said that spraying insulation in my attic would be a better bang for my buck in terms of lowering heating bills.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a company who does this?