Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

An order is supposed to take 8 weeks for them to "make" the windows and shipe them to the dealer. . .

I just wanted to add my non-expert 2 cents. . . I think, for me, the biggest issue with Schuco is they have dealers who habitually practice both hard and manipulative sales practices (ex: New England Sash!) and prey on the uneducated home owners. The product and installation that the Schuco dealer s...

Window4U, I knew there were size limitations in windows since my dealer's salesmen boasted that they have the largest legally allowed. But, I hadn't heard of warping of large casements. This has me concerned about my new windows. . . I had 3 windows openings done: 2 uneven triple lite casements (44i...

Guy - I am sorry I am confusing you so! The bay was, from what I can tell so far, a full frame as it has to be. So, I am good (so far) there. The two huge picture windows with casements were supposed to be full frame but, instead, were inserts. The fact that they were inserts is where my problems ca...

Guy - Your ideas on the inserts make sense. I realize I somewhat mis-spoke in my post. . .I had said that I wouldn't have considered inserts because I wanted to maintain the look but, while that is true, my house is OLD and nothing is square, plumb, or level so although I wanted to maintain the look...

There is a company that offers add-on grids for windows via the internet/mail. The grids are flat and cut/fit to size by you. They can be found @ www.newpanes.com There is also a company that does wood grids/grilles but it depends on what sort of window you have (I know they don't do Schuco). They c...

John, I asked because I hired N.E. Sash (a Schuco dealer) to do a full frame construction on two picture windows (w/ casements) and a bay. Long story short, the dealer completely misrepresented the product and installation (same story from two different sales men during two different visits but now ...

Can one the experts tell me, in as much detail as possible, the difference between an insert and a full frame construction? With customs, is one better than the other (pros/cons)? Is it normal to do a combination of the two when a home is getting multiple window openings done? Any information would ...

I just wanted to respond here because contrary to what FenEx said I didn't say I would pay the extra $5,000 for external grids. . . I only asked if the prices were fair and accurate as I have seen SO MANY OTHERS do here on this board except they actually got responses based on their measurement and ...

I posted this before. . .Sorry for the repeat but I got not a single reply so I figured I would try once more. Thanks to all for the help found on this board!!! I got quotes from Schuco and Renewal by Andersen (among others). There are 3 window openings involved. . . 2 triple lite uneven casements (...

Wolfgang, I can't answer you questions about other types of windows Schuco may or may not offer as I am no expert. But, I can tell you for sure that Schuco doesn't (DOES NOT) offer external grids. I have yet to come across any external vendors other than newpanes that offer an external grid for Schu...

I got quoted by Schuco and Renewal by Andersen (among others). There are 3 window openings involved. . . 2 triple lite uneven casements (picture w/ casement on either side) 44 in (H) x 84 in (W) & 70 in (H) x 67 in (W0 3 lite bay (roof) w/ casements 56 in (H) x 92 in (W) Schuco's quote: $9k incl...

I was just wondering if Renewal by Andersen had a "booth" at this show and if so what the impressions were? Still trying to learn more about them. . .Experts?
Thanks!

Hi Cindy, FYI - a lot of salesman/companies use that sales tactic (a great discount if you sign today). . .Actually, every single company I have had come to my house (which is many) has done it. Honestly, in some cases, the offer makes sense (but only if it is $1000 or less in my opinion) because th...

I was wondering what the "expert" opinion was on a stainless steel spacer? While I realize it is better than aluminum, I thought any metal didn't make for a good spacer.
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