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Originally Posted by Stoney
It's one of the best suburban neighborhoods in 5 Boroughs of NYC, homes within 2-3 blocks sell for 850K - 1.5 mil. Good house, 1920's build. I will probably retire in the house. Bought it 3 years ago from MIL to make estate settlement easier. My wife grew up in the house, her Mom will live there until she doesn't want to or passes.
Was thinking about either the Andersen or Marvin products. Vinyl just would not look right, plus we can ditch the 1960's storm windows. Key is keeping the window moldings and trim intact, just cannot replace them with anything made today, even with custom millwork , 'cause the tight grain and age cannot be matched.
Not DIYing this one, interviewing local contractors for the job. Already had an Architect at my firm draw up a typical detail and spec including slow rise foam fill in the sash pockets and over/under the windows. The guys bidding know I'm an Inspector so the "Creme de la Crap" have not been on the bid list.
Just wanted to see what experiences people had with replacement windows from the big 3.
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A distance of "2-3 blocks" could == an entirely different 'hood almost anywhere. Not necessarily anything about your home or budget. If
your home would sell for; "$850K to $1.5M" - then it's probably worth spending large - IF it's within your budget.
I'd look at commercial-grade products, since you say you work for an architectural firm, that should be no problem getting the best price too. I love commercial-grade materials, when you can pick them up at wholesale/cost. Spend some time with your specifying personnel or delve into Sweets for some ideas on the top end. Since you live in OR near a million-dollar neighborhood, you should recoup just fine.