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Posted by Smarty on February 22, 2008, 9:07 am
I have just returned from shopping for windows to replace old, damaged
windows in my 60 year old home.
Both brands I have looked at, Marvin and Anderson, offer either "new
construction" windows which demand that the interior casing and trim be
removed, or "replacement" windows which fit into the interior opening
creating by removing only some of the original window.
The big advantage of the "replacement" windows is that they do not require
paint, wallpaper, and possibly bathroom marble wall trim repairs /
replacements, whereas the "new" style forces the interior rework.
Am I giving up anything by using the "replacement" style?? They certainly
are preferable from an installation simplicity perspective.
Thanks for any opinions and comments in advance.
Smarty
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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on February 22, 2008, 9:20 am
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> I have just returned from shopping for windows to replace old, damaged
> windows in my 60 year old home.
> Both brands I have looked at, Marvin and Anderson, offer either "new
> construction" windows which demand that the interior casing and trim be
> removed, or "replacement" windows which fit into the interior opening
> creating by removing only some of the original window.
> The big advantage of the "replacement" windows is that they do not require=
> paint, wallpaper, and possibly bathroom marble wall trim repairs /
> replacements, whereas the "new" style forces the interior rework.
> Am I giving up anything by using the "replacement" style?? They certainly
> are preferable from an installation simplicity perspective.
> Thanks for any opinions and comments in advance.
> Smarty
nope it will save lots of work.
although stock new windows are a lot cheaper, like from home depot
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Posted by nick hull on February 22, 2008, 12:30 pm
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> > I have just returned from shopping for windows to replace old, damaged
> > windows in my 60 year old home.
> > Both brands I have looked at, Marvin and Anderson, offer either "new
> > construction" windows which demand that the interior casing and trim be
> > removed, or "replacement" windows which fit into the interior opening
> > creating by removing only some of the original window.
> > The big advantage of the "replacement" windows is that they do not require
> > paint, wallpaper, and possibly bathroom marble wall trim repairs /
> > replacements, whereas the "new" style forces the interior rework.
> > Am I giving up anything by using the "replacement" style?? They certainly
> > are preferable from an installation simplicity perspective.
> > Thanks for any opinions and comments in advance.
> > Smarty
>
> nope it will save lots of work.
>
> although stock new windows are a lot cheaper, like from home depot
Contact Window World, they replaced my windows for less than half price
quoted by others. Satisfied customer.
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Posted by Frank on February 22, 2008, 12:25 pm
Had new Replacement windows :Renewal by Anderson installed last year.
Windows are great had some minor issues with installation that were handled
quickly. Follow up was great after all issues cleared. These windows are NOT
CHEAP not sure if you pay for holds true for everyone In my case I feel cost
was justified.
Frank
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Posted by Dan Espen on February 22, 2008, 9:22 am
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> I have just returned from shopping for windows to replace old, damaged
> windows in my 60 year old home.
> Both brands I have looked at, Marvin and Anderson, offer either "new
> construction" windows which demand that the interior casing and trim be
> removed, or "replacement" windows which fit into the interior opening
> creating by removing only some of the original window.
> The big advantage of the "replacement" windows is that they do not require
> paint, wallpaper, and possibly bathroom marble wall trim repairs /
> replacements, whereas the "new" style forces the interior rework.
> Am I giving up anything by using the "replacement" style?? They certainly
> are preferable from an installation simplicity perspective.
> Thanks for any opinions and comments in advance.
The "opening" (the amount of glass you can see through) will be
smaller with replacement windows.
I've put in a few and in my opinion, it's really not an issue.
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> windows in my 60 year old home.
> Both brands I have looked at, Marvin and Anderson, offer either "new
> construction" windows which demand that the interior casing and trim be
> removed, or "replacement" windows which fit into the interior opening
> creating by removing only some of the original window.
> The big advantage of the "replacement" windows is that they do not require=
> paint, wallpaper, and possibly bathroom marble wall trim repairs /
> replacements, whereas the "new" style forces the interior rework.
> Am I giving up anything by using the "replacement" style?? They certainly
> are preferable from an installation simplicity perspective.
> Thanks for any opinions and comments in advance.
> Smarty