Replacement Windows for Rehabbed property
Replacement Windows for Rehabbed property
I just bought a property (50 year old ranch / bungalow) in the Chicago area and plan to rehab and sell. I am very interested in a low priced vinyl replacement window; however, I don't want to subject the future owner to unnecesarry problems with bad quality windows. Are there any low cost vinyl windows on the market that can be recommended? I realize high quality for a low price is not likely to be found, but if I could find o.k. quality for a low price, I would be happy. Thanks.
I don't always like to say it, but a home center window might be best for this. IF you are worried about the next home owner, make the warranty is transferable. Look at a Jeld-Wen, Silverline or Pella type windows. They are for sure the cheapest, and not always bad quality. They will all have intercept spacer and decent vinly with U-values in the low to mid 30's.
I would not spend a lot of money on really nice high end windows either if I was going to sell the house, but like you said, don't want a phone call about windows in the future. So, make sure the warranty is transferable and let the new home owner know.
I would not spend a lot of money on really nice high end windows either if I was going to sell the house, but like you said, don't want a phone call about windows in the future. So, make sure the warranty is transferable and let the new home owner know.
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Window4U (IL)
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Mack,
There are many brands available that have mid-grade window series available for your need. Though I sell Schuco, which is higher end, I also do a lot of homes and especially apartment buildings in Chicagoland in the lower price range, and I do it with some very good windows that are still economical. No matter who you hire, you do not have to settle for something like a cheap Silverline or something like that to get the pricing you are looking for. Stick with quality, and you can still do OK on price.
There are many brands available that have mid-grade window series available for your need. Though I sell Schuco, which is higher end, I also do a lot of homes and especially apartment buildings in Chicagoland in the lower price range, and I do it with some very good windows that are still economical. No matter who you hire, you do not have to settle for something like a cheap Silverline or something like that to get the pricing you are looking for. Stick with quality, and you can still do OK on price.