House windows

[jdog]

Anybody deal with them, either installation of them or purchase of them? Just looking for some insight on windows.

[watchamakalit]

I have a bit of installer experience. The install can make an expensive window less efficient than a cheap window if done improperly. As far as what brands are good and bad I'm not alot of help. 

[pizzaman09]

I just built a house and went all out with windows.  I went with imported German Rehau brand triple pane tilt turn windows.  They are amazing as they actually seal well, unlike a double hung window.  I got them through a company in Cleveland, OH called Seemray who imports the windows.

 

As @watchamakalitstated, proper install is key to having a good working window and one that is drafty.

[Pete M]

how many windows are we talking about here?  couple or whole house? 

[jdog]

I'm working on doing the whole house, but in increments, so a couple at a time. @pizzaman09 we have a company in Colorado that does those, Alpen,  I've got a quote for there triple pane casements. I'm trying to decide on a brand and if I want to tackle the install or sub it out. 

[pizzaman09]

47 minutes ago, jdog said:

I'm working on doing the whole house, but in increments, so a couple at a time. @pizzaman09 we have a company in Colorado that does those, Alpen,  I've got a quote for there triple pane casements. I'm trying to decide on a brand and if I want to tackle the install or sub it out. 

 

The ones I used were super simple, some sheet metal straps that were tied back to spacer blocks put around the window.  You can see it from this photo kind of.

[neohic]

1 hour ago, pizzaman09 said:

… proper install is key to having a good working window and one that is drafty.

This. I usually go whatever slightly higher than middle of the road is for quality. I also like specifying when ordering that I’d like new construction style instead of remodel. It means taking off whatever trim is around the window but I much prefer how they instal.