Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

Thanks for all of this feedback. Good point on this new door and transom set being slightly off from adjacent fixtures being less noticeable than having a split in the window and transom. I agree 8 quotes is way too many but of these 8, half of the guys i wouldn't let hang up a poster. S I had no ch...

Ok, for those that suggest avoiding the separation method, how do I go about matching the rest of the transoms and windows in the room since the manufacturer (Bonneville) is no longer in business? I’d imagine putting in a new transom from a different manufacturer will look just as off as having a ne...

One follow up on this. If I decide to try to keep he existing transom, can a new door still be mulled to the casement windows? Just want to make sure when it's all finished, it looks finished, and not like a wack job.

Thanks for the reply. The estimates for both options tend to run about the same price as extra labor generally equates to the material cost of new transoms. The most expensive quote was $18k which included removing the transoms. The cheapest was around $6k to preserve the existing transoms and insta...

Hi, first post so please be gentle. I am looking to remove 2 side-by-side casement windows and replace this opening with a french door. My issue is that the casement windows each have a transom that is attached (stapled?) above and separated with some wood trim work. I have included a sample picture...