making a good choice?

[flkovacs]

12 simonton 7500s for $7500?

i've bought nothing but marvin's for my home, but the above would be vinyl replacements for another ...

shop around?

[Skydawggy]

Depends on size, style and options and what's involved in the installation. Can you provide more information?

[Windows on Washington]

12 simonton 7500s for $7500?

i've bought nothing but marvin's for my home, but the above would be vinyl replacements for another ...

shop around?

If that window is loaded and a metal out, that price sounds okay. If it is a wood window removal and basic low-e argon and grids, sounds a touch high.

More info.

[flkovacs]

hi, here's the detail:
all double hung replacements of wood sash (no stucco work, no permit):
one 36x54
one 42x54
two 30x54
four 36x54
one 30x42
one 24x36
two 30x48

i checked out the windows today and the swing out mechanism in the show room felt a bit cheesy on the bottom one and to pull the top sash down, one had to reach the top of it.

i'm thinking they're making $2k on the windows and $3k on the install, but whom do i compare it to?

they had a display with marvin aluminum clad there - a 45 minute switchout, the ad claims. i just don't have the time ...

flkovacs

[Skydawggy]

If that price includes grids and Pro-Solar glass, I think it's a wee bit too high. If you like the window, I'd make a counter offer of maybe $6500 and see what they say.

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[flkovacs]

no grids, includes low e and tax.

i agree it feels rather high ...
alternative vendors/installers?

i've heard you should buy and get it installed from same place to avoid finger pointing,
flkovacs
sf bay area

[Cheryl]

Keep shopping. That is a very high price for the SF Bay Area market.

[flkovacs]

is there an on-line list of suppliers and installers with corresponding ratings/reviews?
regards,
ferenc