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- Tue Nov 16, 2004 2:53 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Is Schuco just slow or is it the contractor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13581
8 weeks
An order is supposed to take 8 weeks for them to "make" the windows and shipe them to the dealer. . .
- Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:16 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: What Schuco needs to improve to be a great company
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9942
Sales Tactics a biggie
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...
- Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:43 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Order for Schuco casements switched to Alsides: okay or bad?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9566
Warping expected on my casements?
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...
- Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:16 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Full frame construction versus inserts?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9436
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...
- Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:49 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Full frame construction versus inserts?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9436
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...
- Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:15 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: external grid add-ons?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4308
Depends
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...
- Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:04 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Full frame construction versus inserts?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9436
Hired for full frame replacement!
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 ...
- Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:56 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Full frame construction versus inserts?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9436
Full frame construction versus inserts?
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 ...
- Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:25 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Schuco, Renewal by Andersen - Fair prices?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7119
Didn't say I'd pay the extra!
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 ...
- Wed Oct 27, 2004 9:16 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Schuco, Renewal by Andersen - Fair prices?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7119
Schuco, Renewal by Andersen - Fair prices?
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 (...
- Wed Oct 27, 2004 8:58 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Schuco Window Types
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5954
No external grids w/ Schuco
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...
- Fri Oct 22, 2004 2:03 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Quotes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4639
Quotes
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...
- Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:58 am
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Remodelers' Show - Chicago
- Replies: 15
- Views: 29285
Renewal by Andersen?
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!
Thanks!
- Thu Oct 21, 2004 2:03 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: bristol windows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6481
ResCom
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...
- Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:53 am
- Forum: Spacers
- Topic: Stainless Steel Spacer?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 21483
Stainless Steel Spacer?
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.
Thanks!
Thanks!