I need an educated opinion on windows. This is hearth related I believe because no matter how much heat my stove is putting out, a broken window is going to win that battle. I broke a window in my bedroom. Stupid mistake and now I’m stuck with making a quick decision. I’ve used up my tax credit so I don’t have that going for me.
I have 35 year old Anderson wooden frame double hung double pane windows. They were probably the best windows in their day but a lot has changed since 1976. My dilemma is this: I got a price from Home Depot to order a new sash direct from Anderson for $147 that will take about 5 weeks to come in. Another option I just thought of would be to remove the sash and take it to a glass place and then reinstall. That would be a lot faster.
My other option is to just buy a new more efficient window. Home Depot is advertising a vinyl window for $300 installed. I didn’t ask the brand but I’m pretty sure it’s not something I’m interested in. I could spend more and get a better window and if I go this route that is what I will do. Another window place that sells Anderson windows quoted me around $310 for a sash kit that included both sashes and a new set of rails that tilt in for easy cleaning. I live in a ranch so the tilt feature is useless but an option. Home depot offered to do a free evaluation but I know that no matter what, he is going to say, you need new windows.
I am hoping somebody with experience can tell me the difference between a new modern window and my 35 year old double pane Andersons. How much of a difference will the new windows make? My house is 1625 sq ft and the insulation is below average I would guess. I only have 7 windows plus a slider and a bay window. I am slowly improving the insulation and my goal is to heat my house to 66 upstairs with just the Fireview. Last winter I was able to keep it just above 60 and my wood is much better this year so I’m hoping for better results. It got down to 28 last night and so far it is looking like I am going to have an easier time. Thanks for your time and opinions.
My question is what is my best option? I don’t want to throw money at a new sash just to replace the window in a year or so.
I have 35 year old Anderson wooden frame double hung double pane windows. They were probably the best windows in their day but a lot has changed since 1976. My dilemma is this: I got a price from Home Depot to order a new sash direct from Anderson for $147 that will take about 5 weeks to come in. Another option I just thought of would be to remove the sash and take it to a glass place and then reinstall. That would be a lot faster.
My other option is to just buy a new more efficient window. Home Depot is advertising a vinyl window for $300 installed. I didn’t ask the brand but I’m pretty sure it’s not something I’m interested in. I could spend more and get a better window and if I go this route that is what I will do. Another window place that sells Anderson windows quoted me around $310 for a sash kit that included both sashes and a new set of rails that tilt in for easy cleaning. I live in a ranch so the tilt feature is useless but an option. Home depot offered to do a free evaluation but I know that no matter what, he is going to say, you need new windows.
I am hoping somebody with experience can tell me the difference between a new modern window and my 35 year old double pane Andersons. How much of a difference will the new windows make? My house is 1625 sq ft and the insulation is below average I would guess. I only have 7 windows plus a slider and a bay window. I am slowly improving the insulation and my goal is to heat my house to 66 upstairs with just the Fireview. Last winter I was able to keep it just above 60 and my wood is much better this year so I’m hoping for better results. It got down to 28 last night and so far it is looking like I am going to have an easier time. Thanks for your time and opinions.
My question is what is my best option? I don’t want to throw money at a new sash just to replace the window in a year or so.