Doors and Windows - Huge cheap windows.. Is there such a thing

We just purchased a century home in Canada (freezing!!)

There are thirteen 7fx3f windows. they are huge.

I was wondering what kind of costs we are looking at to purchase uninstaled very high efficiency windows. I don't care much for cosmetics on the windows just quality. our heating bill is 500 a month!!

Unfortunately, I suspect that you won't be able to find exactly what you are after - cheap windows that are also very energy efficient.
What exactly is wrong with the current windows?
If you have air leaks, for example, then folks here can suggest fixes for that.
If you have older windows that are losing heat thru the glass, then there is help there as well.
If you can be a bit more specific, maybe we can help you out a little?

Well the windows are those old single pain ones with storm windows. I don't feel drafts when I stand by them but I'm sure they are not very efficient. My father owned a century home and redid his windows and it was like a new house. I would really like to get into something for less than a thousand a window but they are very large windows and I do not want to make them smaller because the house has very high ceilings. I should also mention that there is not a lick of insulation in the whole place and we live in canada.

How can there be no insulation????? Your money would be better spent adding insulation to the attic and walls. Even though your windows are single pane, they do have storm windows which helps some. I'd live with the windows for a while and GET SOME INSULATION! ;)

Well their form of insulation was an air gap I supose but now how on earth am I supposed to fill that efficiently. The house has all new wirring so I was thinking about blowing some in there but I have no idea if I can!!! How can I tell? :wall:

loryna,

XSleeper is a window guy and I am a window guy. But, his reply was dead on. The first thing you need to spend your money on is insulating that house. Windows can come later.
Actually, since you are in a century house, I would probably ask what kind of shape those windows are in and are they orignial...but that is for another post.
In this case, there are several options available to you, the simplest is that insulation folks will drill small holes in your walls between the studs and pump insulation into the wall cavity.
I know of contractors who use blown cellulose, blown fiberglass, and foam to fill empty wall cavities. The choice of which is the best system for you is better left to the professionals in your area.
Anyway, new windows can make a huge difference in the performance of your home, but first you weill have to fill those empty walls and ensure that all the little cracks and openings get filled.

Thanks guys. I will do that now. the windows are about 100 years old I think. they are the originals this I know. They are very nice but single pain and the wood trimm in weathered allot. I would keep them if I could because I don't like the look of the new ones but we want to start a familly and putting a newborn in a small room with that big of a drafty window would not be too smart. Our heating bill is about 500 a month. Just brutal. I will check into the blown insulation on the insulation forum but I have heard allot obout poorly done jobs or half filled cavities. I don't know I just go on what I hear but it's hard to get a good job done in a small community were no one knows you.