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Gangie
08-31-02, 06:20 PM
We are in the process of building a new home and are looking at Windows. Can anyone give me the basic overview on what to look for, or if there are any manufacturer's we should stay away from?
We have looked at the American Craftsman and they appear to be nicer than most we have seen, but don't want any bad surprises. Was reading some of the other posts regarding these windows and only saw that may not be as easy to install as one is told at Home Depot.
Jim and Angie
We have looked at the American Craftsman and they appear to be nicer than most we have seen, but don't want any bad surprises. Was reading some of the other posts regarding these windows and only saw that may not be as easy to install as one is told at Home Depot.
Jim and Angie
Tn...Andy
08-31-02, 07:42 PM
If you're using new construction windows, they have a nailing flange......installing them is a piece of cake....you just stick it in the rough opening and put a level on it to be sure it's plumb and level, then nail in place.
Not familiar with American Craftsman in the new construction version......a lot of new construction windows come with a built in J channel so if you using vinyl siding, that part is already done.
The only real difference in new construction windows and replacements is that nailing flange and the fact they come in standard sizes and you make the rough opening to fit the window rather than the reverse case with replacements.
Couple of things I would spec on them for your home....
--Make sure you get double hung if you're going that route.....lot of people get single hung ( builders seem to love 'em cause they are a few bucks cheaper) and cleaning that upper fixed glass is an outside job unless you're REAL limber :)
--Get double strength glass...only a couple bucks more and much better crack and shatter resistance.....They use single strength standard.
--Get the LowE/argon gas option.....Increases the energy efficiency about 1/3......
--If you like fresh air and open your windows a lot. get the full screen.....usually about $10-15 more and a much better insect screen
Not familiar with American Craftsman in the new construction version......a lot of new construction windows come with a built in J channel so if you using vinyl siding, that part is already done.
The only real difference in new construction windows and replacements is that nailing flange and the fact they come in standard sizes and you make the rough opening to fit the window rather than the reverse case with replacements.
Couple of things I would spec on them for your home....
--Make sure you get double hung if you're going that route.....lot of people get single hung ( builders seem to love 'em cause they are a few bucks cheaper) and cleaning that upper fixed glass is an outside job unless you're REAL limber :)
--Get double strength glass...only a couple bucks more and much better crack and shatter resistance.....They use single strength standard.
--Get the LowE/argon gas option.....Increases the energy efficiency about 1/3......
--If you like fresh air and open your windows a lot. get the full screen.....usually about $10-15 more and a much better insect screen