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by pondscum
Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Brown windows in Boston
Replies: 24
Views: 10596

Re: Brown windows in Boston

Hmmm, that's interesting; I would have thought the solid vinyl colors were preferable to a surface finish. Care to elaborate on why the foil is better? BTW, one of my other nagging issues is that I have dark brown interior trim as well, except in the kitchen and bath where it has been painted white....
by pondscum
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Brown windows in Boston
Replies: 24
Views: 10596

Brown windows in Boston

I'm trying to find a good replacement window for my contemporary-style townhouse in the Boston area. Exterior trim is dark brown (can't change it due to deed restrictions) and currently I still have the original brown aluminum windows from when the unit was built 30 years ago. I've read that fibergl...
by pondscum
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sun Rise Restorations VS Soft-Lite Elements Price
Replies: 15
Views: 7748

Re: Sun Rise Restorations Price

FWIW, I just had a quote for 11 Sunrise in the Boston area (8 double-hung, 3 large picture). $8600 installed with the double-pane glass, no grids or other extras. The installer recommended against triple-pane on the grounds that the double-pane qualified for the tax credit, and the triple-pane didn'...