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by K_G_1
Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Opinions - Simonton, BF Rich, or United?
Replies: 1
Views: 2007

Window Opinions - Simonton, BF Rich, or United?

I am renovating a room in my house and will be installing four new construction windows. I was originally looking at American Craftsmen at HD, but was turned off by the universally dismal reviews. I have since found local building suppliers that will sell me Simonton, BF Rich, and United Window. I h...
by K_G_1
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:00 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Quote Question
Replies: 8
Views: 6470

Re: Window Quote Question

Thanks for your help everyone. The rebate is for real, as long as I get a blower door test done before and after, but I should be able to get that on any windows. I am going to cancel the contract and keep shopping, mostly just on principle. The more I think about it, the more upset I get about the ...
by K_G_1
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Quote Question
Replies: 8
Views: 6470

Re: Window Quote Question

The windows are only double panes, but they do claim to have a "Gladiator" coating on both panes that gives the performance of triple pane (U-.22). Is $700 per window still a decent deal? Seems like preservation windows don't have the best reputation around on this board, or has that chang...
by K_G_1
Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Quote Question
Replies: 8
Views: 6470

Window Quote Question

So I just had a quote given to me by a kind of high pressure sales person. I ended up signing a contract, but have three days to cancel if necessary. The quote is as follows for preservation windows. 2- 32x38 1- 28x48 5- 44x54 He quoted me $5600 for the eight windows, but then said that they work wi...