Replacement Window Suggestions?

[Gman]

I've got a home in Highlands Ranch with some really big windows and the house is about 17 years old. They were of course vinyl and made by the lowest bidder for the contract. Most of them have seals that have failed.

We just had a nice visit with the Pella representative and have Replacement by Anderson set to come out tomorrow.

Any of you fine folks had to replace the windows in your home and have good experiences or suggestions to share?

[Lurch]

You could give my brother in law a call he is in the window business, Scott at A&A Glass (303-906-3789) that is his mobile number. Tell him Doug gave you his number and to give you a good discount. Also he likes to trade and needs an AR upper and a nice scope.

[rockhound]

champion

[usmctarzan]

Ken caryl glass. Right off Santa Fe, by Shea stadium.


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[Zundfolge]

Oh ... nevermind ... I was going to say Ubuntu but I clearly misunderstood the question.

[JohnnyEgo]

Anderson makes some very nice products, but if you are going to have all your windows replaced, be prepared for an estimate that can be more than a new car.

[tmleadr03]

You need to call Norco Home Improvements. His prices are unbeatable and the quality is top shelf. He did the windows in my house and did a wonderful job.
303-884-5556

[BREATHER]

We just had Andersen Replacements put in this week. Pricey but we are real happy with them and the installers were real good guys and did a bang up job....

[fly boy]

Why don't you consider doing it yourself?

Depending on how many windows, the size of the windows, the type etc. You will have around $3,500 for around 7-10 windows, and then another $3,000 in labor costs. Hardest part so far has been taking out the old windows for me (did 7 last Sunday, doing 5 more today).

[Gman]

Some of these windows are very large and 3 of them are high up. I did consider doing them myself, and I'm not gonna'. [Coffee]

Thanks for the tips, guys.

[vim]

Oh ... nevermind ... I was going to say Ubuntu but I clearly misunderstood the question.

[Beer]

This thread is relevant to my interests. "Replace windows" is getting to the top of the list of things to do. I also do not have a home -- or skillset -- that lends itself to homeowner replacement.

[tmleadr03]

Seriously call Norm are Norco Home Improvement. Two man operation so you are not paying for a showroom or a sales man. He is he guy who measures your windows, resommends the type and talks price. He is significantly less then anyone I got to come look at my place while still offering the same or better quality. I honestly think he needs to up his prices.

[asmo]

Just had the guys at Highlands Ranch glass replace some windows for me and I HIGHLY recommend them. Super nice guys, father and son team, good prices and the personal service was outstanding.

[Gman]

I think Renewal by Anderson is out. Their Fibrex material is some pretty cool stuff, but not for $60K.

I could tell by the fine print on their website that they pushed to close the deal quickly, and that was confirmed today. The pressure to close the deal on the 1st visit or the price goes up by 5% left a bad taste in the mouth.

I'll be making some phone calls tomorrow.

[bogie]

Damn...I could damn near gut and remodel my house for 60k. Even if they were super high efficiency, one would never make those payoff over e.g. standard windows from Pellas etc.

"There's a sucker born every minute"

[SamuraiCO]

Champion is doing my windows on my back side of the house and back door. Manufactued here in Colorado, no middlemen, installed by their own team.

[tmleadr03]

I think Renewal by Anderson is out. Their Fibrex material is some pretty cool stuff, but not for $60K.

I could tell by the fine print on their website that they pushed to close the deal quickly, and that was confirmed today. The pressure to close the deal on the 1st visit or the price goes up by 5% left a bad taste in the mouth.

I'll be making some phone calls tomorrow.

Dude, for 60k it better come with a selection of hot blode/brunettes to keep you warm while the windows are out.

[Gmans-Wife]

Dude, for 60k it better come with a selection of hot blode/brunettes to keep you warm while the windows are out.

I might have issues with that selection, unless they are of the four footed type.

[Gman]

Anderson makes some very nice products, but if you are going to have all your windows replaced, be prepared for an estimate that can be more than a new car.
You forgot to tell me what make/model of new car.

[tmleadr03]

I might have issues with that selection, unless they are of the four footed type.

[ROFL1]

Well, that ideas out.

[BREATHER]

Damn, Dude. you must have a very large house with a lot of windows or they saw you coming. I replaced ten that's 10 windows and it wasn't anywhere near $60,000...Just sayin"...

[tmleadr03]

4 windows and a sliding glass door at my house and it was right around 4k.

[Lars]

The wife and I just had a Pella window installed in the kitchen and a slider. Expensive but worth it. The guys did a great job installing, finished with custom trim to fit in the jacked up place they are in. We looked around and the guys at Pella won the vote.

[rondog]

We went to "the Pella Store", the guy came out to give us a quote, and we both shit down both legs. Same with Andersen.

Then we went to Lowes and priced them, they were far, far less. Plus we caught a sale on installation, at $99 per window. Don't remember the prices but we saved huge by going through Lowes. Still Pella windows and doors, just not the super high-end stuff. We got the ones with wood frames inside, unfinished. Stained and cleared them, they look awesome.

[Gman]

Unfortunately Norm @ Norco is so busy, he's turning away business. Met with Pella last night and was around $18K.

[tmleadr03]

Unfortunately Norm @ Norco is so busy, he's turning away business. Met with Pella last night and was around $18K.

There is a reason for that. Too bad. He really does need to raise his prices.

[jslo]

Unfortunately Norm @ Norco is so busy, he's turning away business. Met with Pella last night and was around $18K.
Who came out to give you the quote? I could have my Pella rep look it over if you choose to go Pella.

[Hummer]

Understandable that you might be uncomfortable about doing a job you're unfamiliar with but you might reconsider, maybe by hiring a framer/contractor to work with you. I replaced seven old aluminum frame windows in my mountain home by myself for a total cost of about $2500. They new windows are Jeld-Wen horizontal vinyl sliders from Home Depot. They are very well made (better than the Weathershield on my house) and the work turned out beautifully. I had never replaced a window before, but just dug into it. All but one were second story windows so I had to use scaffold, which I have. It took time but was easier than I expected. Most are 4' wide of various height, but one I increased the window size to 6' x 4' by re-framing the wall.

It took me 2 weeks but made a dramatic improvement in the house. I still have the big south side view windows to replace, twelve 4' x 4' windows, but I won't hesitate to do that myself when it's time.

[Gman]

A lot of my window openings are really big. Bigger than the ones you're describing. Mulling several windows together is required in several openings.

I'd rather focus my energies elsewhere.

[fairrpe86]

Call Tony with Energy Max Home Improvements. 303-917-8348 tell him Brandon sent you. He did my windows and did a great job. We ended up having Milhard windows put in. They are vinyl, we are happy with the products and it was pretty affordable.

[Gman]

Milhard or Milgard?
http://www.milgard.com/

[fairrpe86]

Milgard sorry autocorrect got me on that one.

[Gman]

We met with Champion yesterday. Their quote was a bit higher than Pella's entry-level vinyl, but the quality of the Champion product won us over.

[rockhound]

they make a good window, glad the tip worked out for you


i have also had good luck with Gravinas

[spongejosh]

We got Champion a few years ago and I'm not happy with them. The fit and finish once installed is not what I expected. They were the cheapest once we shopped around and had them bidding against other companies and I can see why. The windows I can live with but the sliding door is crap. It will probably be replaced when the patio is redone.

[Teufelhund]

We had all the windows (a dozen) replaced in our house a couple years ago. All vinyl Pella, through Lowes. They were cheaper than the other quotes we got, the installation was fast and professional, and I am very happy with the quality of the new windows. We opened a Lowes credit card to pay for it because they were offering 18 months no interest, so we made sure to pay it off in that time frame.

[SamuraiCO]

Champion was here on Tue and installed the five windows downstairs and new back door that face east. For the first 14 years of living in this home it was always 10 degress warmer in the kitchen area and drafts in the winter.


There was an immediate difference even before I finished hanging the blinds. Their crew worked hard and did a much bettet job than the crew from a different company that relaced my west windows when they were damaged from hail.

I had some small cracks to spackle and paint before I could hang the blinds. One wire for one window sensor was left short and I had to make sure the wire for the back door did not get left behind the new door trim. I got all the sensors placed back on, spliced some wire to the one window to get a proper length then placed that sensor. Finally painted the new trim pieces around the back door.

Guess the install for our job went well I seem to have a good crew.

[Gman]

The Champion windows are being installed today. They brought a larger than usual crew to have it done in 1 day. They're finishing up with some final caulking right now. The house is already much more comfortable. It's a trick putting square windows into a home where the builder didn't seem to know what a square was, but they're doing a really great job.

One of the windows was supposed to have grids between the glass and didn't. Factory goofed making the window. They'll be remaking the window with the grids and will be letting us know when the glass is ready to be swapped out.

A representative from Champion came out and checked up on how the installation was going. Apparently this is one of their best crews so he wasn't concerned, but he happened to be in the area and decided to check in.

One other thing we're also noticing right away is how much quieter the house is. The old windows didn't block noise at all.

[rbeau30]

I am in the middle of an issue with Milgard. It might turn out good mybe bad I don't know yet. (quick story)


My house is 6 years old. Just bought it. The springs on the windows are all getting separated from the sash and rendering the window inoperable. Called Milgard, they sent out a tech. The tech said "wow the windows are not supposed to do that, you need ALL of the spring sets switched out." I'm like OMG because these windows are double sashed upper and lower... so there are EIGHT sets of springs for each window! The tech said since we are not the original owners that they are probably not under warranty, but he will make sure we get an estimate for repairs. I told him so if I repair these, and the springs all decide to go bad in my out of warranty windows what then? He didn't give me an answer to that.

Got a call from the local maintenance place. Lady said " I'm calling to schedule your Window repair." I'm like WTF? I wanted an estimate! She said, It will not cost anything, We are repairing them no charge.

I have an appointment on Monday to have this done. I'll update if you want.

[Gman]

I am in the middle of an issue with Milgard. It might turn out good mybe bad I don't know yet. (quick story)


My house is 6 years old. Just bought it. The springs on the windows are all getting separated from the sash and rendering the window inoperable. Called Milgard, they sent out a tech. The tech said "wow the windows are not supposed to do that, you need ALL of the spring sets switched out." I'm like OMG because these windows are double sashed upper and lower... so there are EIGHT sets of springs for each window! The tech said since we are not the original owners that they are probably not under warranty, but he will make sure we get an estimate for repairs. I told him so if I repair these, and the springs all decide to go bad in my out of warranty windows what then? He didn't give me an answer to that.

Got a call from the local maintenance place. Lady said " I'm calling to schedule your Window repair." I'm like WTF? I wanted an estimate! She said, It will not cost anything, We are repairing them no charge.

I have an appointment on Monday to have this done. I'll update if you want.
Sure, let us know how it goes. This thread might prove useful for someone else down the road. That's pretty nice when someone stands behind the quality of their product like that.

Spongejosh had noted that their Champion sliding door from a few years ago was crap. We also had a slider replaced and the new door moves so smoothly and effortlessly that the wife and I find that we're throwing it open. The old slider required so much muscle that we have to retrain ourselves to take it easy. The installer did mention that the slider was redesigned in the past year. I've never had a slider with a key entry from the exterior before.

One thing out of this that we didn't expect? The builder used various thickness walls in the exterior of the house. Most of them are 4" walls. We had 2" blinds on all of the windows since the old windows were so cheesy and thin. With the new windows, there's not enough room to put the 2" blinds back flush with the window casings. We get to find new window coverings. Yay! [hahhah-no]

[rbeau30]

Milgard guys just left. They were here for an hour and a half and went through and re-installed all of the spring cartridges of the windows. 19 windows/ 4 sashes each/ 2 springs per sash.

Let me know what they recommend as far as maintenance (clean tracks/silicone spray track every 6 months) and they were in and out. They assured me the springs should not have gone bad that fast (6 years).

Overall an okay experience, and the windows open with one hand now.