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My house has old wooden windows that I'd like to replace. The west side of the house get pretty hot (yesterday at 65F the front door measured at 220F -- we don't touch the door handle in the summer time)
On that side I plan to put fiberglass windows, as from what I read that would be the way to go.
Can anyone share their experience with fiberglass windows mentioned in the subject line or any other?
Did anyone get a quote recently? Would be nice to get rough estimate. Seem to me the rule-of-thumb is 1k per window. Say ~30k for 30 windows.
My house has old wooden windows that I'd like to replace. The west side of the house get pretty hot (yesterday at 65F the front door measured at 220F -- we don't touch the door handle in the summer time)
On that side I plan to put fiberglass windows, as from what I read that would be the way to go.
Can anyone share their experience with fiberglass windows mentioned in the subject line or any other?
Did anyone get a quote recently? Would be nice to get rough estimate. Seem to me the rule-of-thumb is 1k per window. Say ~30k for 30 windows.
Can anyone recommend a contractor?
Thanks,
220F ???
Is your front door dark, and behind a glass storm door?
Marvin will be more expensive than Pella. If you are planning to stay in your current house for more than 5 years, go with Marvin, it's worth it. Not in NC, but I have interviewed Marvin and Anderson to replace about 10 1930's original casement windows. I pretty much hated Anderson's salesman, he walks into my house and asks if my husband was around. Suffice it to say I went with Marvin. The products were almost identical, they came with a lifetime warranty. Marvin was slightly cheaper; the customer service was exceptional. They did an excellent job and left my house clean, even though those casement windows are hard to get out. Plus my house walls were all plaster, so they were careful with that as well.
I have to say my energy bill went down substantially after installing these windows. Not sure if it had to do with them being fiberglass, or just being modern and double-pane, but anyway, it was very noticeable drop in electric use. Plus my house stayed very cool in summer.
@MikeJaquish yes (( I noticed yesterday that one door panel popped because the glue melted. It probably was like that for some (the house is 25 y old)
@HatchChile thank you. I've been visited by Anderson back in Philly and had the same experience. They don't seem to have true fiberglass line so I won't be considering them this time around.
@MikeJaquish yes (( I noticed yesterday that one door panel popped because the glue melted. It probably was like that for some (the house is 25 y old)
@HatchChile thank you. I've been visited by Anderson back in Philly and had the same experience. They don't seem to have true fiberglass line so I won't be considering them this time around.
You have a very efficient solar collector. Take the storm door off.
Paint the door a lighter color. Heat issue solved.
You don't need fibergla$$ replacement windows, unless you have some very specific structural needs. If your house is at a high price range, you might be wise to invest in top dollar windows, which aren't replacement windows, but full replacement of the entire units.
You have a very efficient solar collector. Take the storm door off.
Paint the door a lighter color. Heat issue solved.
Thank you. That exact thought crossed my mind. I even thought to paint it white. But now think it would stand out a bit . Probably light gray would do.
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Originally Posted by MikeJaquish
You don't need fibergla$$ replacement windows, unless you have some very specific structural needs. If your house is at a high price range, you might be wise to invest in top dollar windows, which aren't replacement windows, but full replacement of the entire units.
I see. I need to rethink fiberglass then. I was just afraid that with such temperatures the vinyl will buckle and melt away with years.
Thank you. That exact thought crossed my mind. I even thought to paint it white. But now think it would stand out a bit . Probably light gray would do.
I see. I need to rethink fiberglass then. I was just afraid that with such temperatures the vinyl will buckle and melt away with years.
You should have a lifetime warranty on vinyl stability and color.
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(( I noticed yesterday that one door panel popped because the glue melted. It probably was like that for some (the house is 25 y old)
. Probably light gray would do. 
