Buying a home is exciting, however, if you are buying a home that isn't new, repair and remodeling is necessary. The home that we bought last year is more spacious that what we had from our old home. Even though it is in need of a lot of update, we bought it because we love the layout inside. We have updated all the flooring and this month, all the old windows was replaced with new ones.
We had a little money left from the sale of our old home so we used it to buy new windows. We have 31 windows all in all in this home so it was a bit expensive but we had to do it because the old windows isn't efficient anymore. Our gas bill from last month was almost 300 dollars, a huge jump from the regular amount we pay every month. Granted that it is winter, it is expected that it would go up but we've never had that high of a gas bill before. I think those old windows have contributed to the issue. Our old windows only have a grid on top but we wanted it to have grid even at the bottom. I actually didn't want the grids at first because it is just an added expense but my husband is right, it looks better with grids.
See how rotten the woods are from the old windows? It did not have a good seal anymore that's why we can hear the outside noise. Now that we have new windows, it is very quite inside the house compared before.
We also ordered window sills for five windows but they did not do it so they will just deduct it from our bill. My husband decided that he will just do it himself, it might be cheaper that way. We will find out how soon he can do it lol.
I like the windows we ordered for the bathrooms. I think they were my favorites.
The grid inside are wood grain color while the grids from the outside are white. It's a little extra to have a wood grain but we wanted it to match the wood floors.
I also love the fact that they are a little tinted inside.
All in all, the cost of it all is $17, 076.00. We asked two companies for an estimate before we went with this one. The other one gave us a 45 thousand estimate and we thought, that's a lot for new windows. We decided to go with this one because they guarantee their products for life which means that whatever is need to be done in the future, they will do it for you for free. So if there's something to be repaired, we will just need to give them a call and they will do it which is nice because you know how much it cost for repairs these days.
It took them 4 days to finish the job but we didn't mind because we wanted them to do the job right.
I just wish that they could have installed these windows before the winter hits but because we have so many windows, it took time to make them. All of these are made in the US which is nice.
All the windows were installed last week but they have to replace three of them because two windows have white grid inside (it is supposed to be wood grain).
I told my husband that I don't even have to hang curtains on them now because they look really good but I put all the window treatment back when they got done.
My least favorite window that they did is the picture window. The left side has a broken glass and they put duct tape on it temporarily. This is the most important window of all but it's the one with issues.
The middle glass wasn't a perfect fit for the size so they used wood to fix the gap but I didn't like it because it would cause moisture to get in. I told them that I want it fix and my husband did not like the fact that you can see the screws that they put in to put it together. I also don't like it that they did not replace the existing wood and it is an eye sore. The other 4 big windows looks like the one in the bottom so I don't understand why they didn't do it on the picture window. We wrote the issues on the paper and the installers gave the report to them. They came back and assessed the situation and told us that they are going to fix all the issues. We will have to wait until next week for them to fix it.
When we order the one kin the family room, we specifically told them that we want this one to be different because we have to put an air conditioning unit there during the summer time. They forgot to do it that way so they are going to replace this too plus the grid inside was also wrong, it need to be wood grain color.
So now, everyone sees the defective picture window, the one that we wanted to look beautiful.
They will come next week to fix it and if I am not satisfied, I will have to make them redo it. I want every piece to be in great shape since it is an expensive purchase so it has to be done correctly. Their customer service is great though so I am hoping for the best.
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When we moved into our home several years ago, we replaced the windows with energy efficient windows and I love that they are double-paned and so easy to clean. Hopefully, your heating bill will not be as high.
Those windows are really nice. They are so bright and definitely make the room shine.
When purchasing an older home replacing the windows with really efficient windows is a must. Will save you tons of money in the long run.
They look great! I've always loved those frosted windows. Lets the light in without prying eyes lol. Thanks for sharing!
I love the windows. I always wanted natural light in my home and the choice of windows is also important for me. I hope you get the issues fixed. You are right, windows do not come cheap.
Your windows are pretty nice. It's nice to buy something that will be an efficient one. Buy a furniture r something that will be worth the price. By the way i like your working space.
The new windows looks beautiful and with that much window you must have a lot of natural lighting during the day :)
Replacing windows in your home can be really expensive. I agree with you that all of the work should be satisfactory and you need to be happy with all of your new windows after that investment. Good luck!
31 windows?! Boy, you guys had your hands full with a job, huh? We are having to buy new windows as well in our new home. Although we don't have 31, I have a feeling it will still be expensive, they're huge.
They look great, that is a lot of windows to replace! I am sure it is nice to have new windows though.
At least maybe now your energy bill will be a lot less. I am sorry that your picture window isn't shaping up like you wanted. Maybe they will fix that when they get back out there.
Love your new windows! It;s crazy how something like new windows can change the look of a room!
Your windows look great and you should see a savings on your energy bill too.
My husband has yet to install our new bay window. I want a bay window in the living room so I can put my flowers on it during winter.
new windows are such a value to a home, and while it is expensive to replace it will save you a lot of money in the long run... great choice and good luck!
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