Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

I'm getting replacement windows soon.. softlites. Anyway, a friend just got the same exact windows I'm getting, and says they are hard to open/close. They don't glide smoothly. Is this normal for brand new windows? Anything that could be done to fix this? So the windows glide easily? Is it because t...

I posted a follow up but it mysteriously disappeared. I ended up going with a different (better reputation) contractor, and for $600 less, $2600 total. Shop around folks!

^ Thanks for the feedback. Like I said, This is all BRAND new to me. So I came here looking to make sure I'm not getting ripped off, that's all. Yes, I liked the company, the guys seemed honest. But if I know nothing about window prices, how do I know if I'm getting a decent deal or not? I figured a...

Any other insight before I go for it? Total of 4 soft-lite PRO double hungs, and 1 small barrington slider for basement, $3200 for everything, including installation, taxes, haul away etc.. Good price, or shop around more? I could honestly use all the advice I can get. Thanks. double hung measuremen...

SORRY for the confusion guys. As I said, I'm clueless about windows LOL. It's a total of 5 windows. By side-by-side, I meant theres a double hung, trim, and another double hung directly next to it. The same in the bedroom. And the small basement slider is obviously by itself. For a total of 5 window...

Looking for someone to just give me a little guidance. I got an estimate on 5 "Soft-Lite" replacement windows. 2 side-by-side double hungs, total measurement is 71x71. The other 2 are side-by-side double hungs, total measurement of 47X71, and 1 small basement slider roughly 12x30. The soft...