Replacing windows in older brick home?

Question

I'm replacing all the windows in my home with vinyl, double hung, tilt out windows. There are so very many different brands and I would like to buy the right ones. I want to buy the quality windows without paying for a lot of name in the product. Is there a big difference in the lower end units as compared to the upper end windows? I'm looking at Atrium 4700, Vision 2000, and ReliaBilt. What do you think? I'm not a carpenter but I want to do these myself. I have the tools and the time since I've retired. I was an electrician all my life.

Answer 1

There are differences between the good brands and the cheap ones, but even the cheap ones are better than the counter hung sashes in the older homes.

I personally wouldn't put double hung windows in. No one ever opened the top sash any way, but still it would make the improvement more valuable.

If it was a rental, I'd do it cheap. If it was my house, I'd purchase better ones, though price doesn't indicate quality all the time.

If you search around, you can usually get them built to fit and installed for around $250 a window or less. I mean, retirement is for boating and playing golf, not installing windows. LOL

Good Luck

Answer 2

I live in a 1920 brick school house, we had the original windows replaced last year. This was done by an outfit called Window World.
They advertise any window installed for $189. Which they do, however there are options like low E glass and aluminum cladding on the outside to make them maintenance free. We had 11 windows that were about 40 x 80. Installed with all energy efficient options and the aluminuim wrap on the outside was about $300 per window.

These are vinyl replacement windows, they take out the old double hung sashes and cut the weights loose and let them fall in the wall. They reuse the old window frame. So the windows come in a couple inches smaller than the original. I have been very satisfied with them.

Answer 3

Could`nt seem to bring up info on search, think it`s a problem with answers. I can`t quite figure out where all the framing answers are coming from. The only name you`ve quoted that is familiar is Atrium, but only as a door distributor. Of course this is probably just a regional thing. You can request engineering on all of these products to try to get a better idea of the quality of the units. If your looking for more product ideas,search vinyl windows. I kinda like Simonton. Point to ponder! Make sure you purchase a unit thats thick enough to span from your finished interior out to your brick. Good luck in your retirement. I think your DIY endevour is a great idea. Don`t forget to fish when you get a chance!!!!!

Answer 4

depending on the size window the prices vary from united inches whichich is width added to height 32x40 would be 72 united inches the scale varies but you can get most home sizes for 150 dollars or less and you may need to wrap window casings with aluminum to cover blindstop which is the piece of wood that keeps window from falling out and gets caulked for seal so you might want to call me if you live in nj tom 732 489 6889 i get 75 per window install

Answer 5

Think about casement windows. Also, roughing in the openings with 2X4s is a good idea, but it'll mean less glass area. Is that a concern?

Answer 6

ruff in the window with 2by 4 on all 4 sides you could go with energy star or triple glazed what every you do use the sun to your advantage its free and lots of planners dont use consider it calk the heck out of everything with clear or white or whatever color that matches do you want to pay for what you git or do you want to be cheap cause you can have energy loss thru your windows it depends if you care enought or you could sew together insulative drapes so save energy but i dont know the difference between brand names

Answer 7

IF the wieght above is not supported then it will drop ( fact) This is not a job 4 u Get in touch with a local builder/ glazing firm