Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

We're looking at replacing our old double hung wood windows. In the bedroom, the current window opening just meets egress for Fire Code - 28"x24" and code is 20"x24", but window sales reps. have told us that a replacement window will have less of an opening and it won't meet the ...

We're looking at replacing our old wooden double hung windows. We are considering vinyl, but today I found out that our city requires approval before replacing wood windows with metal windows. Our home is 1940, and if they decide vinyl will detract from the look of the house and/or the street, they ...

We got a quote for vinyl replacement windows. What's your opinion on this? Anlin Corondado series - 24x72 double hung, Low E, Argon, tempered glass (window is low to ground) for $886 Anlin Catalina series - 72 x 72 picuture window, Low E, Argon, tempered glass (window is low to ground), for $1428 An...

I live in Los Angeles, and need to replace 14 wooden double hung windows because of lead paint exposure to my son. 6 of the windows are in part of the house we're planning to renovate, but not for 3-5 years. If we replace these 6 now, can we reuse that window replacement in a future renovation? I wo...

Thanks for that. I want to make sure we eliminate any further exposure.

Any opinions on double hung vinyl replacement v double hung wood replacement v sash replacement kit?

The house is 1940s with lovely trim on inside and outside of windows.

Thanks.

Our wooden double hung windows have lead paint. We had an inspection because of our 3 year had elevated lead levels - not dangerously high, but high enough for us to work out where it was. The inspection said the lead paint was on the sash. The window frame tested under the amt. consider positive fo...