Anyone install windows or have "a guy"?

[colorider]

Don't even consider Anderson unless you are prepared to spend 4x what anyone else will quota ya.

[nogaroheli]

Don't install Windows. Get a Mac!

Already there buddy

-I had Window World come out but their online reviews made me a bit skeptical of the window quality. Have you guys who went with them noticed any quality issues?

-LX I'm all about doing stuff myself, but I'm gone so much these days that I have less time for projects when I get home. I may tackle a few of them on the lower parts myself though. That option is still on the table.

[Aloha_Shooter]

My windows from Window World are top-notch. I don't know what the online reviews are saying but I upgraded from the old contractor grade to energy efficient ones when I replaced my windows this past year. The new windows look good, slide better, and are easier to clean than the old windows. The estimator came out at a time that met my schedule and was meticulous in his measurements and documentation. I'd be happy to let you look at the new windows if you have any questions about quality but you'd be better off visiting their show room as they have different grades available and what works for me might be too much or not enough for you.

[brutal]

My windows from Window World are top-notch. I don't know what the online reviews are saying but I upgraded from the old contractor grade to energy efficient ones when I replaced my windows this past year. The new windows look good, slide better, and are easier to clean than the old windows. The estimator came out at a time that met my schedule and was meticulous in his measurements and documentation. I'd be happy to let you look at the new windows if you have any questions about quality but you'd be better off visiting their show room as they have different grades available and what works for me might be too much or not enough for you.

Approximate cost/window - assuming average sized double hung?

We have a mix of tall, medium double hung and a few short/wide sliders. One ginormous slider/casement in the sub master BR that I would change to a twin double hung.

I like the additional color options WW offers, but would probably just stick with white anyway.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Checking my receipt, they quoted $237 for a white double hung plus $66 each for the Solarzone Elite (EnergyStar) glass. Bear in mind they knew I was doing it as an insurance claim so not sure if you might be able to negotiate a discount. Double slider was $263 each. Labor costs were $83 per window for extraction and wrap, $28 each when making a multi-unit (e.g., your twin double-hung). I didn't bother with any colors or finishes either.

[brutal]

$400/ window on average for vinyl is kind of what I was thinking.

When I priced out Anderson 10 years ago at HD - all but one or two of my 16 windows were builder size - just the windows (although interior wood finished) were $8,500 plus tax not incl installation as I planned on doing it myself. Life happened, it got postponed indefinitely, but I really really need to do something about them.

We have to cut away the siding to expose the nailer fin (I did on my patio door) and trim the outside so there may possibly be a bit more labor. My other issue is the current drywall wrap. I wanted to trim them, but I guess interior wrap is the thing once again since this shack was built in the 80's.

I just wish my bright brass hardware would come back in vogue...

[Gman]

Already there buddy

I had to throw that out there since there's always one in a Windows discussion.

I had all of my contractor grade windows replaced with Champion. It's been about 3 years since we had them installed, and they're still doing a great job. The house is much quieter and a lot more comfortable when it's hot or cold out.

For what Renewal by Anderson wanted, we could have replaced our flooring, redone the master bath and the kitchen, and had a nice deck built in the back yard. They make a nice product, but it's not that nice.

[brutal]

I had to throw that out there since there's always one in a Windows discussion.

I had all of my contractor grade windows replaced with Champion. It's been about 3 years since we had them installed, and they're still doing a great job. The house is much quieter and a lot more comfortable when it's hot or cold out.

For what Renewal by Anderson wanted, we could have replaced our flooring, redone the master bath and the kitchen, and had a nice deck built in the back yard. They make a nice product, but it's not that nice.

I decided my house isn't "Anderson" nice...

[Ramsker]

We're in this boat, too. We have one window with a blown seal that we have to replace . . . but several more that we want to replace to get rid of some bad drafts and improve some cold rooms. We've done a handful of replacements here and there (all vinyl). But going through the process again. We've been pretty happy with the vinyl in the ones we have done, but those were smaller windows. We have some much bigger ones we want to get done as long as we're going through the trouble.

Anyone here who was done vinyl on large windows have any issues with them failing/warping over many years?

We had the guys who did a few replacements come out and quote vinyl again. Then a competitor come out and quote fiberglass . . . the fiberglass was pretty outrageous. Basically 2x. I like the pros on the fiberglass, but holy crap . . . the cost was pretty crazy. Thinking it's probably better to stick ti vinyl and take my chances. No issues with the smaller ones we've done and it's been about 10 years.

[colorider]

Window World is sounding pretty good for a master bedroom window I need to replace. Thanks for the review Aloha.