Advice on new windows

[Sd1136]

I have to get new windows
I hate getting them because I know nothing about them and with out a man in the house to help, I dont want to be taken advantage of.

Any advice?
what should I look for?
things like that?
sandi
Thanks

[k5commando]

Re: Advice on new windows

I did remodel and new home construction for years and there are a lot of things to watch out for. Do a LOT of research and get at least 5 bids. Most of the major window manufacturers have detailed websites that will explain the windows construction and things like R-value and Low-E glass. There's way too much to post here. I'm not sure how old your house is but I assume if your replacing the windows it's 20+ years, watch out for the people who try to sell you extremely expensive triple pane windows that will "cut your heating bill in half". Triple pane windows do make a huge difference in a new home because the house is insulated extremely well to begin with and usually have a high efficiency furnace, older homes are usually losing heat from many other places other than the windows so you'll never get a return on the high cost of the triple pane windows. Most of the time double pane are going to work just fine. I also really like vinyl windows much beter than wood clad. Wood rots, discolors, and warps no matter how good the manufacturer is. Don't even consider aluminum clad. I hope this helps a little.

[Sd1136]

Re: Advice on new windows

Thank you, thank you thank you
My home is 55 years old and not insulated good at all, the 3rd floor is only half done, we freeze in the winter and I cannot open windows at all. They are casment. Im widowed with no money really but I was hoping I can make some improvememnt and i need a new bathroom. Im really upset about doing this, not making the right choices and all.
I really appriate your advice and I have printed it out and will read more on it tonight
do you have a company you like??
I am in NY
sandi