Posted by Carl on June 13, 2006, 4:50 pm
I am looking at getting replacement windows and wa contacted by Melani
Brothers. A company that installs windows, siding and decks. The
price they quoted me for 8 windows/installation is approx $8500. The
demo window they brought out to my house, created by SunriseWindows
seemed very high quality with no dead space with inthe frame or
construction. The window is laser fused and is not mechanicaly (screws
and bolts) constructed. They compared their window to a replacement
window purchased from Lowes or Home Depot in how it is constructed and
the overall quality, their window does seem far above what they tell me
about the competitors windows, but it is just that... what they tell
me.
Is $8500 a fair price for the windows and installation? Where would be
a good place to go for information about their quality and workmanship?
I have gone to BBB website and there were less than 10 complaints, all
of which were resolved in one way or another.
The windows are (2) 32x66 and (6) 32x52.
Thanks for any help/advice you can give me.
Carl
Posted by Todd H. on June 13, 2006, 5:28 pm
> Is $8500 a fair price for the windows and installation? Where would be
> a good place to go for information about their quality and workmanship?
> I have gone to BBB website and there were less than 10 complaints, all
> of which were resolved in one way or another.
>
> The windows are (2) 32x66 and (6) 32x52.
Over $1000 a window? Jesus. I got a 1970 built 4br raised ranch home
re-sided in vinyl and all 12 windows replaced for less than that total
of $8500.
Get more quotes. I got some Alside windows that I dearly miss at
about $350 installed a piece--I think we did 12 of them. They weren't
as long as your windows, but a similar quote was given to me at my new
place which has these longer windows.
Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/
Posted by roger61611 on June 13, 2006, 5:25 pm
Agreed as usual with ToddH, 8500 is about double what I would have
expected.
Posted by Moisés Nacio on June 13, 2006, 6:48 pm
"Todd H." wrote
> Get more quotes. I got some Alside windows that I dearly miss at
> about $350 installed a piece--I think we did 12 of them. They weren't
> as long as your windows, but a similar quote was given to me at my new
> place which has these longer windows.
I agree Alside manufactures a decent window. And, they've been around for a
long time. I do know they back their products.
The OP should be able to get a better product and much better price, for
the size of the openings.
Posted by Bob (but not THAT Bob) on June 14, 2006, 12:10 am
Carl wrote:
>
> I am looking at getting replacement windows and wa contacted by Melani
> Brothers. A company that installs windows, siding and decks. The
> price they quoted me for 8 windows/installation is approx $8500. The
> demo window they brought out to my house, created by SunriseWindows
> seemed very high quality with no dead space with inthe frame or
> construction. The window is laser fused and is not mechanicaly (screws
> and bolts) constructed. They compared their window to a replacement
> window purchased from Lowes or Home Depot in how it is constructed and
> the overall quality, their window does seem far above what they tell me
> about the competitors windows, but it is just that... what they tell
> me.
>
> Is $8500 a fair price for the windows and installation? Where would be
> a good place to go for information about their quality and workmanship?
> I have gone to BBB website and there were less than 10 complaints, all
> of which were resolved in one way or another.
>
> The windows are (2) 32x66 and (6) 32x52.
>
> Thanks for any help/advice you can give me.
> Carl
By laser-fused I'm guessing it's vinyl?
If so, based on the price I paid for similarly sized windows in a house
I remodeled for resale, you should be looking at no more than 2 grand
installed including formed aluminum outside coverage.
All vinyl is crap anyway and begins to get brittle from UV exposure upon
installation, so "premium prices" don't get you any more longevity.
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> a good place to go for information about their quality and workmanship?
> I have gone to BBB website and there were less than 10 complaints, all
> of which were resolved in one way or another.
>
> The windows are (2) 32x66 and (6) 32x52.