Hi Everyone:
Who has had experience with getting new energy efficient windows installed in their home? Did you do a lot of research, how many bids did you get, any complaints or regrets about the quality of windows or quality of the installation job, etc. And total price paid.
I have 18 windows in my home plus an 8 foot sliding patio door. My house was built in the late 1950's and all windows are single pane with aluminum frames. (Very drafty and "sweat" terribly during the winter months; I sometimes have to get a towel and wipe up the moisture that puddles on the sills.) A number of these windows are very large. Total "united inches" (glass area) for all windows and patio door is 2,429.
I have had 5 bids so far, ranging from $11,000 to $38,000. After having each window rep give his 3 to 4 hour high-pressure sales talk, I have learned there are many different windows brands and levels of quality. I think I will go with the "LbL" windows and avoid the lower-end quality windows like Milgard. I will no doubt pay more and have been told that "you get what you pay for". But I don't want to pay more than I have to.
Would appreciate any comments, advice, recommendations, suggestions or personal stories. Thank you!
Toejam
Who has had experience with getting new energy efficient windows installed in their home? Did you do a lot of research, how many bids did you get, any complaints or regrets about the quality of windows or quality of the installation job, etc. And total price paid.
I have 18 windows in my home plus an 8 foot sliding patio door. My house was built in the late 1950's and all windows are single pane with aluminum frames. (Very drafty and "sweat" terribly during the winter months; I sometimes have to get a towel and wipe up the moisture that puddles on the sills.) A number of these windows are very large. Total "united inches" (glass area) for all windows and patio door is 2,429.
I have had 5 bids so far, ranging from $11,000 to $38,000. After having each window rep give his 3 to 4 hour high-pressure sales talk, I have learned there are many different windows brands and levels of quality. I think I will go with the "LbL" windows and avoid the lower-end quality windows like Milgard. I will no doubt pay more and have been told that "you get what you pay for". But I don't want to pay more than I have to.
Would appreciate any comments, advice, recommendations, suggestions or personal stories. Thank you!
Toejam