Window world in upstate South Carolina

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Window world in upstate South Carolina

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I am looking to replace my windows. I have had a couple bids. Window world seems ok, but I have read about what y'all have said. The main issue is I have two 6' by 6' windows that get afternoon sun in the summer and bakes the house. I can get both done with their best glass for around $1050 total. Thoughts?

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I am not sure there is much to add in terms of commentary on the WW install or window.

Can you post up a picture of the windows in question?

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#3 Post by masterext »

Teamwest88
The only thing i will say is that window world use alside windows. Take that with whichever grain of salt you choose. A 6 x 6 window is very large so structural integrity is paramount which means spending a few hundred more is probably something to ponder.

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My wife has a friend whose husband is a contractor. He is coming out Monday to give me another quote. I really want a good window for the two large windows to keep the heat or cold out. The windows are 28 years old. Thanks for the options.

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Here is the window.
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#6 Post by Window4U (IL) »

Teamwest88 wrote:Here is the window.
If the bottom of that picture window is within 18" of the floor the new window will need to be tempered glass. Just thought I'd mention that....

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#7 Post by Windows on Washington »

+1

It definitely appears to be that close.

Tempered glass will also make the unit much more structured and resistant to deflection.

Keep us posted.

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You have read the universal opinion of WW. Nothing much to add. If the price is on the low end, expect the quality to follow suit.

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It is 18" from the ground. We are using tempered glass. I don't think I'm going with WW. I am struggling with the large windows bc I want a good window and good price. Home Depot offered me one window for 1308, but read about them and their windows and didn't hear much good either. Thanks for the advice.

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Teamwest88 wrote:It is 18" from the ground. We are using tempered glass. I don't think I'm going with WW. I am struggling with the large windows bc I want a good window and good price. Home Depot offered me one window for 1308, but read about them and their windows and didn't hear much good either. Thanks for the advice.
For a fixed picture window, the dominant concerns about the HD window are less prominent. There are concerns about installation quality as the installs at Big Orange and Big Blue get spotty reviews.

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#11 Post by HomeSealed »

+1.
In my experience, both the "bargain" outfits and box store business models pay their installers a bit less than the going rate. This generally results in a very high turnover rate of installers that may or may not be very good in the first place... Not saying that you have to pay a fortune, but I'd prefer a local, established company that specializes in window replacement. Some of the more respected national chains are fine too.

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