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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
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