Search found 77 matches
- Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:04 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Home Depot Quote
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16894
- Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:13 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Metro DC area - aaargh, and your expertise would be valued!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15029
- Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:44 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Metro DC area - aaargh, and your expertise would be valued!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15029
It's not your fault that you unwittingly had a Tin Man over for a sales call. However, at the two hour mark you should have thrown him out. I went to a home the day after one of these guys stayed for over six hours. The appointment was at 4pm. He stayed for dinner. He watched TV with them all the wh...
- Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:20 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Metro DC area - aaargh, and your expertise would be valued!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15029
Not all companies operate this way. I sell replacement windows and hear these stories all the time. You should tell the person on the phone when you're making the appointment that you'll only sit for two hours, will not sign on the first day and don't want the salesman to call the manager for phony ...
- Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:14 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Renewal by Andersen
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21434
Andersen has been making wood windows with the vinyl cladding for decades. They make a decent window for new construction but didn't fare well for replacement since they don't have a kerf on the frame and don't make custom sizes. They recently jumped into the replacement market with both feet when t...
- Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:15 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Operation Support Our Troops
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1771
Operation Support Our Troops
A good gift for a soldier for Independence Day is to send a donation to Operation Support Our Troops (www.osotil.org). They make care packages and send them to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. If you're in the Chicago area you can drop off requested items listed on the website such as snacks and ...
- Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:34 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Need help to see if quote is to high? (entire home 19k)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6631
There are basicly two ways to replace a window, inserting a new window into the existing frame and full replacement. Since there is extensive damage to the frames you should consider full replacement. There could be damage to the 2x4's and insulation in the walls which you would never find if you're...
- Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:52 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: casement windows in bad shape
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3940
Rosie, People make a lot of mistakes when they're trying to save money and it winds up costing more in the long run. This doesn't apply to just windows or home improvement in general but just about everything. Without seeing the windows I can only guess that you'd be throwing good money after bad tr...
- Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:53 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: New York City -- Landmark district windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3565
I think I know what kind of windows you're talking about. Marvin made several hundred similar windows for a building at Yale a few years back and the company I work for is quoting a similar job now. Marvin is unlimited in custom capabilities but they tend to get pricey. We have made templates out of...
- Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:57 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacing 1936 wood windows - the beginning steps
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2976
I think most of the companies you mentioned have a wood sash replacement kit without cladding. I would go to each website and find a dealer near you. The windows you have are probably Douglas Fir while most windows today are made of pine. Marvin has Douglas Fir as an option which is expensive but Lo...
- Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:02 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Barrier free patio doors?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3341
- Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:11 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Inserts vs. Marvin Ultimate Inserts
- Replies: 43
- Views: 53498
- Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:00 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Inserts vs. Marvin Ultimate Inserts
- Replies: 43
- Views: 53498
- Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:54 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Inserts vs. Marvin Ultimate Inserts
- Replies: 43
- Views: 53498
Apparently the smileys don't work. :( Tim, I'll try to back up my statements and where they came from while responding to RC. 1. I have heard from three different customers in three different suburban areas of Chicago that there is a charge for a warrantee inspection and two of the three told me tha...
- Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:29 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Inserts vs. Marvin Ultimate Inserts
- Replies: 43
- Views: 53498
I will agree that because I sell Marvin I'm biased toward that product. I do think it's the best window on the market. I'm not an equal-opportunity basher; I have previously posted that I think Loewen, Kolbe and Eagle make great products. That said, I think Pella does their customers a great disserv...