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What is the price range I should expect for a 56x60 Sunshield 2 Lite professionally installed. The window sizes range from 48x60 to 48x It is impossible to find comps on the various web sites. Any help you can provide is appreciated. Richard - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Richard, the reason it's so hard to find comps is that each project is so different from one another.
There are tons of upgrades and options available on the windows themselves that throwing out a price per window is virtually impossible. Get the bid from Don Young and then get a few more bids to compare it to. This is the best way to see what the fair market price for your project is. Maybe get a bid on a Milgard Tuscany, or from Zen windows , Gilkey if in your area, even Simonton you want to stick to their Impressions or higher end Reflections series windows. Get your bids, compare them, and then use the different bids to get the lowest price on the bid that seems like your best option.
I need to replace three 84x58 picture windows in my living room. The window is faced to gulf court, so privacy and strength is a concern. Could you please recommend a window type to me? I am seeking for mid range windows. If you could, please give me price information also. Thank you so much. Jeff - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Response] Hi Jeff, it sounds like you are looking for a vinyl impact window, although an aluminum clad window might be an option as well in the hot Houston heat aluminum is very strong, but is poor in terms of energy efficiency.
I would get a bid from Don Young in Houston they make excellent aluminum window and mid range vinyl windows and ask them if they feel that a laminated or tempered glass is sufficient in terms in being able to withstand a golf ball. I know Simonton is in Texas and they make a decent vinyl window, their Impressions window or their Reflections series with an upgrade to the laminated glass and perhaps a meeting rail reinforcement would go a long way to really creating a strong and durable window, without breaking the bank.
But I am unable to find the series on the Don Young website! My questions: 1. How important is the air leakage factor in Austin? Should we consider Al windows? All window installers and contractors are telling me that Al has better aesthetics but is less efficient.
What are your views? What can you tell us about city permits and window installations? Would you consider the quote that we have for the Don Young window as reasonable? Is it discontinued? Thank you and kind regards. You might want to get a quote from NT on their Presidential series, this is a good vinyl window. Is Sunrise or Soft-Lite available in Austin? I'd do a simple google search and see if any local companies carry these brands, which are a step above what you have.
Air leakage is important in my opinion for a vinyl window. The more air that comes through a window impacts the internal temperature of a home. It works in conjunction with U-value and SHGC though, the latter being more of a function of the glass. An air leakage of. You can certainly consider aluminum windows, but see my notes below.
I tend to think that a good vinyl window is better than aluminum, unless you live in a very hot part of Texas. I can't tell you anything about Austin, Tx city permits, but again the companies working in those areas and installing windows on a daily basis should have a firm grasp on any permitting that might be required for windows. Unless it's part of an extensive remodel, replacement windows in and of themselves typically require no permitting from the city.
But again defer to your local installers for that info. Another reason to collect a number of bids. I've never heard of the Don Young series, it isn't listed on the website and I have no experience with that window. This is a question that the Don Young dealer should be able to answer in great detail.
Have them compare it to their other window lines and provide you with as much performance data as they can. I'm not honestly over impressed with the performance data on the Don Young vinyl windows.
They make a very good aluminum window, which ironically is not strong on the energy efficiency front, but it such a strong frame that it makes sense in very hot parts of Texas.
Okna Dane and Tim, we have narrowed down our window remodel down to a couple providers. We are struggling wirh the actual windows. The project is 11 windows. They differ in size but are mostly large windows. The bids responded with Amsco Restoration series vinyl, Don Young series aluminum and Okna series vinyl. I was surprised at the affordably of the aluminum windows. It actually appears vinyl windows have improved so much that there is no quality difference.
We are in Houston though. Do y'all have any advice to help here? The Okna series is my favorite vinyl window, an truly excellent window. However, the Don Young series aluminum window is also excellent. I might be split on these two selections in the Houston climate. A distant third would be the Amsco Restoration series.
I understand how to compare those numbers. One question, is there something that converts those numbers into something real? For example a comparison of heat gain for various SFGC numbers?
Still would be nice to know the difference. I'm guessing that loss is minimal as that would only be the frames. Thanks for the info though!
We did rule out the Amsco. This also helped us find a company for our window installation. Frustrating I know. Not much of a difference between. The Don Young is going to last forever, with very average energy efficiency, while the Okna is going to offer great energy efficiency, but it won't last like a quality aluminum window will.
Both are very experienced and reputable and have good references. One uses foam during the installation. Your thoughts? Don - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] I don't know enough about aluminum windows to say for sure. I've never heard that a foam could change the dew point, but aluminum is a pretty strong conductor. I would try and get one or two more bids from aluminum window dealers in the area and pick their brains on that one.
Love to hear what they say. The SHGC is. They seem much better looking to me than clunky, chunky vinyl. And come in bronze, which will look much better on our house than white or tan. The SHGC is excellent,. While the U factor is. I get the feeling these Don Young windows will last a lot longer than any vinyl window. They seem solid and well-built. Writing to you to see if I'm missing something?
Aluminum windows are not very energy efficient, but they are very strong. Much stronger than vinyl and able to withstand very hot climates such as yours. They don't make sense in most places, but they do in your state. If vinyl bugs you and you want to get a quality aluminum window, which Don Young makes, I say go for it. The company has a very solid reputation and the windows should last a good long time. Good luck and let me know how it goes with them! I have five estimates for aluminum and vinyl windows.
I would love to get your take on the following. Don Young makes a very good aluminum window and they are almost your lowest quote. The other one that looks good is the Simonton Prism Platinum. It's a solid vinyl window and your lowest cost quote. I think pound for pound these are the best you've got. We are looking in the mid price range. My concern is who to use that is energy efficient, will withstand our heat and extreme cold. What series you would also recommend?
I hear that vinyl will warp, not sure if this is true. Since we have aluminum tend to lean that way but are open to recommendations. I keep going to Don Young only cause he is in Texas and I have heard good things from a friend but I do not know what other companies I should check out. Therefore, I would also need some company that has a wide range of colors. Thank you for your guidance Martha - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Martha, Don Young makes a high end aluminum clad window and a good vinyl window.
I would highly recommend going with a Don Young aluminum clad window, but good quality vinyl windows should not warp. Cheaper vinyl can warp—if you do go with a good quality vinyl window, I would suggest upgrading with a sash reinforcement.
The bottom line is any material can warp, but quality vinyl windows are made to take the heat conditions in north Texas.
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