Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Thanks for the tip. It can't hurt to get another opinion.

If its from a one-man, low overhead, home based outfit that may have a couple good reviews but hasn't been around long and gets all of his business word of mouth, he may very well have room to move... as well as a set of brass b@lls for asking that price, lol.[/quote] Maybe I should have mentioned w...

Yeah, I guess joist wasn't the right term. I suppose I should have just said framing. The Youtube videos were not so much opinion, but more technique. I expect my contractor is a pro and will do the proper flashing around the frame before installing the window, but I'm not just going to wait and see...

My post was long, so I left out that the windows being removed were replacement windows that suck. Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought with new construction windows the nail fins are attached to the exterior sheathing that is nailed to the joist. Guess I watched too many Youtube videos of new co...

Thanks for the reply. He quoted $2,600 (not $2,800 as you stated). I was just thinking more around $2,100. I told him I was expecting around $2,000 hoping he will meet me at least half way. The trim work in the interior is only 3/4'' quarter round the edges of the window frame, since my drywall come...

For demographic purposes, I live in north Wilmington, Delaware (very close to the Pennsylvania State line. I live in a townhouse (approximately 40 years old) under a condominium association. I am looking to replace 3 double hung (side-by-side) vinyl windows with Paradigm Series 8300 “new constructio...