Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

I'm in the midwest US and looking to replace my aluminum windows with
vinyl custom-made argon low-e. I don't know pricing - can anyone help
with a guesstimate on window price with installation for a roughly 4'
x 4' opening ? Remove the old aluminum, haul it away, install new
custom-sized vinyl and caulk it.

Or, if you have specifics - a custom vinyl window with a pane in the
middle and sliders on each side, opening is 8' wide and 20" tall.

House is brick. Vinyl windows are considered high-end for this
neighborhood.

I don't mind paying for a decent job but I got nothing to go on and
it's a PITA to get quotes.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

<roger61611@yahoo . com > wrote in message
news:726fcdd3-f81f-49d2-bf94-fa19408ef9fb@m44g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
> I'm in the midwest US and looking to replace my aluminum windows with
> vinyl custom-made argon low-e. I don't know pricing - can anyone help
> with a guesstimate on window price with installation for a roughly 4'
> x 4' opening ? Remove the old aluminum, haul it away, install new
> custom-sized vinyl and caulk it.
>
> Or, if you have specifics - a custom vinyl window with a pane in the
> middle and sliders on each side, opening is 8' wide and 20" tall.
>
> House is brick. Vinyl windows are considered high-end for this
> neighborhood.
>
> I don't mind paying for a decent job but I got nothing to go on and
> it's a PITA to get quotes.


After people give you pricing, what will you do next?

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

On May 8, 7:45 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborea...@yahoo . com > wrote:
> <roger61...@yahoo . com > wrote in message
>
> news:726fcdd3-f81f-49d2-bf94-fa19408ef9fb@m44g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
>
> > I'm in the midwest US and looking to replace my aluminum windows with
> > vinyl custom-made argon low-e.  I don't know pricing - can anyone help=

> > with a guesstimate on window price with installation for a roughly 4'
> > x 4' opening ?  Remove the old aluminum, haul it away, install new
> > custom-sized vinyl and caulk it.
>
> > Or, if you have specifics - a custom vinyl window with a pane in the
> > middle and sliders on each side, opening is 8' wide and 20" tall.
>
> > House is brick.  Vinyl windows are considered high-end for this
> > neighborhood.
>
> > I don't mind paying for a decent job but I got nothing to go on and
> > it's a PITA to get quotes.
>
> After people give you pricing, what will you do next?

Then I will get quotes. I have one quote but I don't know how to
gauge it, it seems higher than what I've read in this forum. I don't
want to drag other companies out here and waste their time and mine
without having some info on my side.

Also if anyone knows a replacement cost on an 8' wide sliding patio
door. Big box stores don't sell that size so I'd like to get a
guesstimate.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???


<roger61611@yahoo . com > wrote in message
Also if anyone knows a replacement cost on an 8' wide sliding patio
door. Big box stores don't sell that size so I'd like to get a
guesstimate.

Between $1000 and $4000 depending on brand and quality. If you are buying
something that important to your house, why would you go to a big box store
and take a risk?

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

On May 8, 6:16 pm, roger61...@yahoo . com wrote:
> I'm in the midwest US and looking to replace my aluminum windows with
> vinyl custom-made argon low-e.  I don't know pricing - can anyone help
> with a guesstimate on window price with installation for a roughly 4'
> x 4' opening ?  Remove the old aluminum, haul it away, install new
> custom-sized vinyl and caulk it.
>
> Or, if you have specifics - a custom vinyl window with a pane in the
> middle and sliders on each side, opening is 8' wide and 20" tall.
>
> House is brick.  Vinyl windows are considered high-end for this
> neighborhood.
>
> I don't mind paying for a decent job but I got nothing to go on and
> it's a PITA to get quotes.

Windows and doors are not made to a standard or made equal, there is
the cheap stuff thats cheap, and then the good stuff that insulates,
seals wind and lasts. w w w .energystar.gov might start you in a
direction to learn about what you want. Midwest-cold winters, hot
summers, the best glass will pay for itself. Or I can give you joe
hacks number he will do it for 100, they wont leak till the check
clears.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

On May 8, 8:04 pm, ransley <Mark Rans...@yahoo . com > wrote:
> On May 8, 6:16 pm, roger61...@yahoo . com wrote:
>
> > I'm in the midwest US and looking to replace my aluminum windows with
> > vinyl custom-made argon low-e.  I don't know pricing - can anyone help=

> > with a guesstimate on window price with installation for a roughly 4'
> > x 4' opening ?  Remove the old aluminum, haul it away, install new
> > custom-sized vinyl and caulk it.
>
> > Or, if you have specifics - a custom vinyl window with a pane in the
> > middle and sliders on each side, opening is 8' wide and 20" tall.
>
> > House is brick.  Vinyl windows are considered high-end for this
> > neighborhood.
>
> > I don't mind paying for a decent job but I got nothing to go on and
> > it's a PITA to get quotes.
>
> Windows and doors are not made to a standard or made equal, there is
> the cheap stuff thats cheap, and then the good stuff that insulates,
> seals wind and lasts.w w w .energystar.govmight start you in a
> direction to learn about what you want. Midwest-cold winters, hot
> summers, the best glass will pay for itself. Or I can give you joe
> hacks number he will do it for 100, they wont leak till the check
> clears.

lol

i think i'll just get more quotes, there is a TON of variation

* w w w .replacement-windows . com

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

Custom vinyl replacements ran me about $400 installed. Priced was
comparable among all quotes for top line window (self- cleaning!!)
House was cooler in summer and far less drafty in winter. I'm having
more done soon. Costly but well worth it!!


On May 8, 8:04 pm, ransley <Mark Rans...@yahoo . com > wrote:
> On May 8, 6:16 pm, roger61...@yahoo . com wrote:
>
> > I'm in the midwest US and looking to replace my aluminum windows with
> > vinyl custom-made argon low-e.  I don't know pricing - can anyone help=

> > with a guesstimate on window price with installation for a roughly 4'
> > x 4' opening ?  Remove the old aluminum, haul it away, install new
> > custom-sized vinyl and caulk it.
>
> > Or, if you have specifics - a custom vinyl window with a pane in the
> > middle and sliders on each side, opening is 8' wide and 20" tall.
>
> > House is brick.  Vinyl windows are considered high-end for this
> > neighborhood.
>
> > I don't mind paying for a decent job but I got nothing to go on and
> > it's a PITA to get quotes.
>
> Windows and doors are not made to a standard or made equal, there is
> the cheap stuff thats cheap, and then the good stuff that insulates,
> seals wind and lasts.w w w .energystar.govmight start you in a
> direction to learn about what you want. Midwest-cold winters, hot
> summers, the best glass will pay for itself. Or I can give you joe
> hacks number he will do it for 100, they wont leak till the check
> clears.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

On May 8, 6:16 pm, roger61...@yahoo . com wrote:
> I'm in the midwest US and looking to replace my aluminum windows with
> vinyl custom-made argon low-e.  I don't know pricing - can anyone help
> with a guesstimate on window price with installation for a roughly 4'
> x 4' opening ?  Remove the old aluminum, haul it away, install new
> custom-sized vinyl and caulk it.
>
> Or, if you have specifics - a custom vinyl window with a pane in the
> middle and sliders on each side, opening is 8' wide and 20" tall.
>
> House is brick.  Vinyl windows are considered high-end for this
> neighborhood.
>
> I don't mind paying for a decent job but I got nothing to go on and
> it's a PITA to get quotes.

If saving energy is your goal then there are quite a few ratings you
need to learn, to compare, U value, Cdf, Shg, air infiltration and
more. Consumer reports has rated windows as well, Loewen
Architectural Services has the highest R value of glass that I know
of, and glass for specific purposes. You have alot to learn about
glass before you buy.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

i use window world for my rental houses . they install a 2 pane
with low e glass for 220.00 . i dont remember what the argon would add
to it. but the ones i get from them are as good as the 500.00 ones other
outfits offered and better that the 350.00 ones from home depot..

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Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

<ds549@webtv . net > wrote

> i use window world for my rental houses . they install a 2 pane
> with low e glass for 220.00 . i dont remember what the argon would add
> to it. but the ones i get from them are as good as the 500.00 ones other
> outfits offered and better that the 350.00 ones from home depot..

I've heard of them and while they arent the worst outfit, the workmanship
varies wildly with the franchise.

Also they arent energystar (or none of the ones I saw were) in that
pricerange.

When I got new windows, I got top quality and it's paid off in lower heating
bills, presumably will in lower coolong as well come high summer.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

On May 8, 8:33 pm, ds...@webtv . net wrote:
>        i use window world for my rental houses . they install a 2 =
pane
> with low e glass for 220.00 . i dont remember what the argon would add
> to it. but the ones i get from them are as good as the 500.00 ones other
> outfits offered and better that the 350.00 ones from home depot..
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------- * w w w =
.minibite . com /america/malone.htm

If its not energy star rated then you are just fooling yourself on it
being equal to a 500 window, you realy get what you pay for, its a
competitive business.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

In article <24030-4823A9F4-237@storefull-3257.bay.webtv . net >,
ds549@webtv . net wrote:

> i use window world for my rental houses . they install a 2 pane
> with low e glass for 220.00 . i dont remember what the argon would add
> to it. but the ones i get from them are as good as the 500.00 ones other
> outfits offered and better that the 350.00 ones from home depot..

I second the Window World recommendation, I had them do mine, a very
good job at half the cost of competing estimates. Happy customer.

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Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

> Also if anyone knows a replacement cost on an 8' wide sliding patio
> door. Big box stores don't sell that size so I'd like to get a
> guesstimate.





You could always try changing it to a french door with sidelites.
Lou

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

On May 9, 7:51 am, Lou <loup...@hotmail . com > wrote:
> > Also if anyone knows a replacement cost on an 8' wide sliding patio
> > door.  Big box stores don't sell that size so I'd like to get a
> > guesstimate.
>
> You could always try changing it to a french door with sidelites.
>  Lou

Man, I thought of that last night when I was staring at the thing -
it's a 100" opening, just ridiculously big. I can't stand sliding
patio doors, they always seem to muck up somehow.

Thanks everyone for all the feedback.

Re: Vinyl Windows - Cost ???

On May 9, 8:07 am, roger61...@yahoo . com wrote:
> On May 9, 7:51 am, Lou <loup...@hotmail . com > wrote:
>
> > > Also if anyone knows a replacement cost on an 8' wide sliding patio
> > > door.  Big box stores don't sell that size so I'd like to get a
> > > guesstimate.
>
> > You could always try changing it to a french door with sidelites.
> >  Lou
>
> Man, I thought of that last night when I was staring at the thing -
> it's a 100" opening, just ridiculously big.  I can't stand sliding
> patio doors, they always seem to muck up somehow.
>
> Thanks everyone for all the feedback.

Have windows on the sides and smaller french doors.