Need to buy new windows for home

 I am looking to replace my windows in my bedrooms. Right now, it looks like
there is the original
aluminum window on the inside and on the outside, it looks like a white vinyl
window was installed,
almost like a cap that has sliding windows on it. Please look at the pics and
see if you can make
heads or tales of what I got.

Interior pics:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior1-1.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior2.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/interior3.jpg

Exterior pic:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/exterior.jpg

I was going to buy replacement windows but my friend said new construction
windows are better. If I
were to get new construction windows, my he said to get it a little bigger. But,
what does that
mean? How much bigger? If I want to keep the existing j-channel siding trim, is
it possible to get
the exact size for the new construction windows?

My window sizes are as follows (this is the exact interior measuremnets from
side to side:

46" (w) x 39 1/2" (h)
34" (w) x 39 1/2" (h)



Thanks

Tony

  wrote:

I think new construction windows have a lip, which will make it more difficult to
install. It looks pretty simple. The best way is to rip one window out
so you can see the exact demensions needed. Just order them
and give the exact cutout size and make sure its 1/4 inch smaller measuring
the replacement assembly. You may need a small amount of
fill, be it wood , aluminum, or vinal. Always stuff spaces with insulation.
Shop around.

greg
 

 On Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:27:38 GMT, zekfrivo@zekfrivolous.com (GregS) wrote:

wrote:

Thanks for the reply Greg. If I remove the entire window, what do I do while I
wait the 7-10 days
for the new ones? Do I put it back, board it up, ???

Tony

 wrote:


there is the original

window was installed,

see if you can make

windows are better. If I

But, what does that

it possible to get

side to side:

Back in 2006, I had all of the windows in the entire house (8)
replaced by Window World. I beleive they are nationwide. They were
MUCH cheaper than any of the other estimates we got and as of today, I
have no complaints.

 

there is the original

window was installed,

see if you can make

windows are better. If I

But, what does that

is it possible to get

side to side:

Did you get replacement windows or new construction. I have a total of 3 windows
(2 bedroom and 1
kitchen). I can get the three windows from Home Depot (American Craftsman, made
by Anderson) and it
is the mid level windows. Total cost would be about $500. What did you pay? I am
not even looking to
spend $1000. That is too much. I hate our house and it is valued lower than I
what I paid for it 5
years ago. I want to get out ASAP and just want to get better insulation and
keep the cold and noise
out.

Tony