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From: Tony on 22 Oct 2009 21:00 I am looking to replace my windows in my bedrooms. Right now, it looks like there is the original aluminum window on the inside and on the outside, it looks like a white vinyl window was installed, almost like a cap that has sliding windows on it. Please look at the pics and see if you can make heads or tales of what I got. Interior pics: http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior1-1.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior2.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior3.jpg Exterior pic: http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/exterior.jpg I was going to buy replacement windows but my friend said new construction windows are better. If I were to get new construction windows, my he said to get it a little bigger. But, what does that mean? How much bigger? If I want to keep the existing j-channel siding trim, is it possible to get the exact size for the new construction windows? My window sizes are as follows (this is the exact interior measuremnets from side to side: 46" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) 34" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) Thanks Tony
From: GregS on 23 Oct 2009 09:27 In article <kbu1e5pt0199rftqio1phokopfgsm4644e(a)4ax.com>, trusso11783(a)yahoo.com wrote: >I am looking to replace my windows in my bedrooms. Right now, it looks like > there is the original >aluminum window on the inside and on the outside, it looks like a white vinyl > window was installed, >almost like a cap that has sliding windows on it. Please look at the pics and > see if you can make >heads or tales of what I got. > >Interior pics: > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior1-1.jpg > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior2.jpg > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior3.jpg > >Exterior pic: > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/exterior.jpg > >I was going to buy replacement windows but my friend said new construction > windows are better. If I >were to get new construction windows, my he said to get it a little bigger. > But, what does that >mean? How much bigger? If I want to keep the existing j-channel siding trim, is > it possible to get >the exact size for the new construction windows? > >My window sizes are as follows (this is the exact interior measuremnets from > side to side: > >46" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) >34" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) I think new construction windows have a lip, which will make it more difficult to install. It looks pretty simple. The best way is to rip one window out so you can see the exact demensions needed. Just order them and give the exact cutout size and make sure its 1/4 inch smaller measuring the replacement assembly. You may need a small amount of fill, be it wood , aluminum, or vinal. Always stuff spaces with insulation. Shop around. greg
From: Tony on 23 Oct 2009 18:04 On Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:27:38 GMT, zekfrivo(a)zekfrivolous.com (GregS) wrote: >In article <kbu1e5pt0199rftqio1phokopfgsm4644e(a)4ax.com>, trusso11783(a)yahoo.com wrote: >>I am looking to replace my windows in my bedrooms. Right now, it looks like >> there is the original >>aluminum window on the inside and on the outside, it looks like a white vinyl >> window was installed, >>almost like a cap that has sliding windows on it. Please look at the pics and >> see if you can make >>heads or tales of what I got. >> >>Interior pics: >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior1-1.jpg >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior2.jpg >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior3.jpg >> >>Exterior pic: >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/exterior.jpg >> >>I was going to buy replacement windows but my friend said new construction >> windows are better. If I >>were to get new construction windows, my he said to get it a little bigger. >> But, what does that >>mean? How much bigger? If I want to keep the existing j-channel siding trim, is >> it possible to get >>the exact size for the new construction windows? >> >>My window sizes are as follows (this is the exact interior measuremnets from >> side to side: >> >>46" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) >>34" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) > > >I think new construction windows have a lip, which will make it more difficult to >install. It looks pretty simple. The best way is to rip one window out >so you can see the exact demensions needed. Just order them >and give the exact cutout size and make sure its 1/4 inch smaller measuring >the replacement assembly. You may need a small amount of >fill, be it wood , aluminum, or vinal. Always stuff spaces with insulation. >Shop around. > >greg > Thanks for the reply Greg. If I remove the entire window, what do I do while I wait the 7-10 days for the new ones? Do I put it back, board it up, ??? Tony
From: � Jeem � on 23 Oct 2009 19:27 On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:40 -0400, Tony <trusso11783(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >I am looking to replace my windows in my bedrooms. Right now, it looks like there is the original >aluminum window on the inside and on the outside, it looks like a white vinyl window was installed, >almost like a cap that has sliding windows on it. Please look at the pics and see if you can make >heads or tales of what I got. > >Interior pics: > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior1-1.jpg > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior2.jpg > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior3.jpg > >Exterior pic: > >http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/exterior.jpg > >I was going to buy replacement windows but my friend said new construction windows are better. If I >were to get new construction windows, my he said to get it a little bigger. But, what does that >mean? How much bigger? If I want to keep the existing j-channel siding trim, is it possible to get >the exact size for the new construction windows? > >My window sizes are as follows (this is the exact interior measuremnets from side to side: > >46" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) >34" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) > > > >Thanks > >Tony Back in 2006, I had all of the windows in the entire house (8) replaced by Window World. I beleive they are nationwide. They were MUCH cheaper than any of the other estimates we got and as of today, I have no complaints.
From: Tony on 23 Oct 2009 21:47
On Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:27:45 -0400, � Jeem � <not(a)thebeach.now> wrote: >On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:40 -0400, Tony <trusso11783(a)yahoo.com> >wrote: > >>I am looking to replace my windows in my bedrooms. Right now, it looks like there is the original >>aluminum window on the inside and on the outside, it looks like a white vinyl window was installed, >>almost like a cap that has sliding windows on it. Please look at the pics and see if you can make >>heads or tales of what I got. >> >>Interior pics: >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior1-1.jpg >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior2.jpg >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior3.jpg >> >>Exterior pic: >> >>http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/exterior.jpg >> >>I was going to buy replacement windows but my friend said new construction windows are better. If I >>were to get new construction windows, my he said to get it a little bigger. But, what does that >>mean? How much bigger? If I want to keep the existing j-channel siding trim, is it possible to get >>the exact size for the new construction windows? >> >>My window sizes are as follows (this is the exact interior measuremnets from side to side: >> >>46" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) >>34" (w) x 39 1/2" (h) >> >> >> >>Thanks >> >>Tony > >Back in 2006, I had all of the windows in the entire house (8) >replaced by Window World. I beleive they are nationwide. They were >MUCH cheaper than any of the other estimates we got and as of today, I >have no complaints. Did you get replacement windows or new construction. I have a total of 3 windows (2 bedroom and 1 kitchen). I can get the three windows from Home Depot (American Craftsman, made by Anderson) and it is the mid level windows. Total cost would be about $500. What did you pay? I am not even looking to spend $1000. That is too much. I hate our house and it is valued lower than I what I paid for it 5 years ago. I want to get out ASAP and just want to get better insulation and keep the cold and noise out. Tony |