Steve@Advance
Well-known Member
Looking to replace some windows in the house.
This is a brick veneer construction with the original single pane, single hung, 1980's aluminum windows. I live in north Texas, winter rarely gets into the teens, summer is pleasant, maybe 110 at the most.
I got a quote on some vinyl R4, Lo E 366 glass.
The place I got the quote recommended the vinyl, but I've heard good and bad about it. I want the bronze color, and hear it will fade. Also they are breakable from hail.
I had the small bath window replaced a couple years ago. Different company, but they recommended aluminum. I don't remember the specs, but it was supposed to be an energy efficient, top of the line window.
It is awful! Like standing in front of a freezer when the north wind hits it! I can't pinpoint a leak, just delivers a cold draft.
Is that normal for aluminum or is there something wrong? I can't see anything wrong, it's sealed around the frame, feels good opening and closing.
Also, the quote on the vinyl, he wants $600 labor to replace 2 windows. This sounds high to me.
I'm getting more quotes, probably DIY.
But what do y'all recommend, vinyl or aluminum?
This is a brick veneer construction with the original single pane, single hung, 1980's aluminum windows. I live in north Texas, winter rarely gets into the teens, summer is pleasant, maybe 110 at the most.
I got a quote on some vinyl R4, Lo E 366 glass.
The place I got the quote recommended the vinyl, but I've heard good and bad about it. I want the bronze color, and hear it will fade. Also they are breakable from hail.
I had the small bath window replaced a couple years ago. Different company, but they recommended aluminum. I don't remember the specs, but it was supposed to be an energy efficient, top of the line window.
It is awful! Like standing in front of a freezer when the north wind hits it! I can't pinpoint a leak, just delivers a cold draft.
Is that normal for aluminum or is there something wrong? I can't see anything wrong, it's sealed around the frame, feels good opening and closing.
Also, the quote on the vinyl, he wants $600 labor to replace 2 windows. This sounds high to me.
I'm getting more quotes, probably DIY.
But what do y'all recommend, vinyl or aluminum?