jayjie15 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hello, awaiting my amazing tax return so I can purchase some new siding, windows, and gutters for my house. I was just wondering if anyone out there had some recomendations for a good company or a company they had a positive experience with. I am new to the whole home ownership thing so any help would be greatly appreciated. I am in northeast Ohio in Willoughby. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 There is no such thing as a good window or siding company. They are all shysters.My neighbor does siding and is a good dude. PM me if you want his info.Stay away from the big companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Stay away from the big companies.This is good advice. Hire a small company (or the guy he knows) that does it, home improvement type people/companies. That way you are hiring someone that isn't hell bent on selling you their window, they will help you pick out a good window from a variety of makers that they don't have any ties to and you won't get raped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 The big company/small company choice is a challenge though. It's hard to identify the fly-by-night ones that wont be around to honor warranty work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjie15 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I know a couple small companies that my parents used for their windows and such. I really don't know what is cheap and what is not though. I have about 9 windows with only one being a picture window. I have heard around $250/ window is average, with the picture window being around 6 or 7 bills. I just don't want to get boned with shotty work or poor service. Good advice so far guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Here is what you ask any contractor you are considering Are you licensed? Are you insured? Are you bonded?Do you carry workers compensation insurance? How many years have you been in the window, siding, gutter business? Who can I call as references? Where can I see some samples of your work? How long do you warrant your work? Do you provide a written warranty? Who do you bank with? Can I call your bank for a credit reference? I worked for a commercial building supplier for many years and can tell you Anderson windows are not worth the cash. They do offer a pretty good warranty but I would rather not have any problems to begin with. On 1 of my homes I had Lowes install Pella replacement windows about 7 years ago and I have not had any problems with them at all and would even recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Window World for your windows. The come w/lifetime guarantee against breakage, even if your kid tries to throw a baseball through them. I had all 20 windows on our old house replaced by those guys. Quick clean work! $300/window is the installed price for double hung, argon gas filled, UV, windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 a friend of mine works for Allside. I don't knwo if they just manufacture, or if they install as well. They'll do windows, siding, sliding doors, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd#43 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I've been in the Window and Door Industry for most of the last 20 years. I've sold machinery to virtually every company in North America that makes vinyl, aluminum or wood windows.If you use a small company, get referrals - there are a lot of people out there that put windows in that they didnt build and don't know shit about them. They fuck up the install, and the manufacturer wont warranty the product when there's a problem.Some things to look for when selecting your windows are:A welded uPvc frame and sashInsulated (Double Pane) Low E glassArgon filled The "Energy Star" rating is being replaced for building products with new standards, so look for something that meets a "30/30" rating or better (the lower the number the better the rating). The National Fenestration Rating Council website www.nfrc.org has a lot of information regarding energy efficiency as it relates to window and door products.I can't help you much with contractors, but if you have several different manufacturers to pick from on the windows, shoot me a PM and I can tell you who's product is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjie15 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Well I am having the people who did my parents windows come and give me a quote. Also, I discovered a lady I work with husband does windows and has owned his company for a while. Plus, I will giving scottb's friend a call. Figure I may just pick a couple local companies out of the phone book just to compare. Thanks everyone for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Make sure you get the tax crap too so you can file on your 2010 taxes and get your credit for the energy efficiency stuff that Nobama is offering.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjie15 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I am pretty sure I am capitalizing on that his year as well because I put a new roof on my shack to. I can get it 2 years in a row? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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