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by bostonlou
Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Where to buy windows?
Replies: 15
Views: 21991

Re: Reply

Bostonlou It's all good... sources like these reduce much of the worthless info and save alot of time. Then, you are only faced with a much smaller amount of research to "fine-tune" the facts. I guess it's still, and will always be a matter of facts verses fiction and finding credible res...
by bostonlou
Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:13 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Where to buy windows?
Replies: 15
Views: 21991

is there any thread where the "experts" agree? ;)

i never thought this process would be so involved

thanks to all for the continuing information... and the corrections!
by bostonlou
Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Windows Southern NH?
Replies: 16
Views: 10899

I was very impressed with the quality of Paradigm windows. It is made in Portland, Maine and distributed by Applicator Sales in New Hampshire through contractors only. It is very good quality but nothing fantastic for insulation value (u-.31). A good triple pane in your area would be the Simonton 9...
by bostonlou
Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:28 am
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: Harvey vs Simonton (Home Depot) in Boston suburbs
Replies: 2
Views: 6906

the simonton window has different models as does harvey. the simonton middle of the road is about the same quality as the harvey classic with low-e/argon. I would suggest the mid-high simonton for the simple fact they will provide better insulation values which will be the better value. I am also n...
by bostonlou
Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: $400 a window...is this wishful thinking?
Replies: 9
Views: 6919

thanks, happy to know it's possible. It does seem like most of the companies i've dealt with (Newpro, Schucco...etc.) use the high pressure sales pitch and I hate that! I live in Pembroke, MA... I'm wondering about maybe asking Champion windows for a quote and also calling a co. called "Americ...
by bostonlou
Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Where to buy windows?
Replies: 15
Views: 21991

I too would like to know what to look for.

Thanks!