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Windows in a new construction home
This first time home builder is struggling with finding the best window for a new construction home. While looks and performance are important, the cost associated can be high, and can really add up quickly. Ellison and Jeld-Wen windows seem to be the most affordable options, but is their quality up to par with competitors? Our pros dive and give some great advice.
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This first time home builder is struggling with finding the best window for a new construction home. While looks and performance are important, the cost associated can be high, and can really add up quickly. Ellison and Jeld-Wen windows seem to be the most affordable options, but is their quality up to par with competitors? Our pros dive and give some great advice.
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How do you measure with two different sized openings?
What do you do when the brick on the exterior of your home extends beyond the interior opening for a window? How do you measure correctly and still get an attractive window? Is there a known practice for this situation? Do our pros think this is normal procedure? Check out this informative post for questions, answers, and pictures!
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What do you do when the brick on the exterior of your home extends beyond the interior opening for a window? How do you measure correctly and still get an attractive window? Is there a known practice for this situation? Do our pros think this is normal procedure? Check out this informative post for questions, answers, and pictures!
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Finding the right installer
How do you know if you are being overcharged for an installation? What, if any, are the tell tale signs of a bad installer? Our pros help this homeowner find the right installer by giving him things to watch for when vetting installers.
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How do you know if you are being overcharged for an installation? What, if any, are the tell tale signs of a bad installer? Our pros help this homeowner find the right installer by giving him things to watch for when vetting installers.
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Review the Basics
The Replacement Windows Fundamentals
Are you having trouble navigating through all the window terms and concepts? What's a head, a jamb, glazing and panes? We know that all the terms can be difficult, so to help your search for new windows, we've put together a fundamentals guide that you can read here!
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Are you having trouble navigating through all the window terms and concepts? What's a head, a jamb, glazing and panes? We know that all the terms can be difficult, so to help your search for new windows, we've put together a fundamentals guide that you can read here!
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Tuscany Series by Milgard Windows
" Looked at several makers. Seems that for any window maker, one can find negative reviews so, I lucked out with Milgard and the installer " -W Hughz, WA
" Best looking window I have seen. " -SLC Jim, UT
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Elements by Soft-Lite" Best looking window I have seen. " -SLC Jim, UT
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"We replaced a number of Jeld-Wenn windows with new Soft-Lite Elements windows. The difference in quality is amazing" -Brian Peterson, WI
"The window I replaced was a 58"x58" slider. The seal had broken and there was a lot of water & condensation between the panes. The new window is beautiful. I like that it slides open from both sides.." -Cher
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"The window I replaced was a 58"x58" slider. The seal had broken and there was a lot of water & condensation between the panes. The new window is beautiful. I like that it slides open from both sides.." -Cher
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