Scored some windows!

Ron-P
Ron-P Posts: 8,516
edited January 2010 in The Clubhouse
I just picked up two, double pane, 48" x 18" white vinyl, solid windows for
$100, yes, that's right $100...for both. I got the manager to sell me
both for the price of one. They were on clearance, original price $248 each.

Time to cut some sheet rock, demo some stucco, do some framing and brighten up the living room. Got the perfect wall for them.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2010
    I need to replace windows in my house. I think it's around 20 of them. Probably gonna farm that one out...
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited January 2010
    amulford wrote: »
    I need to replace windows in my house. I think it's around 20 of them. Probably gonna farm that one out...

    Replacing windows is simple, as long as you get the custom size windows. Pop the old ones out, pop the new one in... 2 or 4 screws, some caulk, and you're done :)
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited January 2010
    Make sure to read the warranty. Spray in insulation will void many window warranties.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited January 2010
    nadams wrote: »
    Replacing windows is simple, as long as you get the custom size windows. Pop the old ones out, pop the new one in... 2 or 4 screws, some caulk, and you're done :)

    Famous last words. How's about the capping? The whole process can be a nightmare if you don't know what the hell you're doing.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited January 2010
    You got balls of steel Ron, wish I had the confidence (and experience) to tackle projects like that.
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 935
    edited January 2010
    Most home projects are not all that difficult, if you know what your doing and have the right tools. I just pulled a sliding glass door out that was left in place by the previous owner when they made a sun room. I replaced it with double french doors. Only had to square it, shim it, put some screws in and add the trim. It took longer to paint all those little window frames than install it.
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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited January 2010
    hey i can chime in on this one! a tree hit my house last june and i rebiult a soffett repaired the roof and put a new roof on in 3 weeks. then built a 1000 sq ft deck and installed a set of 8 ft french doors where ther used to be a small door and a small window. its really not htat hard especially with the internet! all the do it your self info you can handle
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited January 2010
    I have remodeled two homes in the past from the studs out and I'm done with that. So, tommorow I am having 3 doors and 16 windows replaced on my house. It came in just under 10k.

    Bill
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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited January 2010
    yea i didnt need the numbers man. lol i have 27 windows on 3 floors and thats not counting egress. im guessing about 15k for the windows alone if i stay away from the sliding glass that the wife wants on the upper deck.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,601
    edited January 2010
    Congrats!

    Title of the thread.....I was thinking you scored some DCM's.:D
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited January 2010
    Wardsweb wrote: »
    Most home projects are not all that difficult, if you know what your doing and have the right tools. I just pulled a sliding glass door out that was left in place by the previous owner when they made a sun room. I replaced it with double french doors. Only had to square it, shim it, put some screws in and add the trim. It took longer to paint all those little window frames than install it.

    Mask & shoot. Still a pita but you can delegate masking. :D

    Also, I'm curious how many DiY'ers here have replaced windows on a brick veneer home.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited January 2010
    I can't believe the numbers you guys are throwing around....must be warm climate areas I guess. I had 2 average to small sized windows made for me. The 2 windows not installed cost me $1700.

    My sister just had one living room window installed...it cost her $2300. Not sure where you guys get inexpensive windows from.

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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,601
    edited January 2010
    A few years ago I replace 19 windows in my house. Replacement style windows. Vinyl clad, double paine, double hung windows. Done all the work myself, windows were custom made sizes as well. Think I ended up spending around $5500 total. A local window company quoted me a price of around $18,000 complete. And their windows were not as nice! It REALLY pays to do some things for yourself. And replacing 'replacement style' windows is SO easy to do.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited January 2010
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    I can't believe the numbers you guys are throwing around....must be warm climate areas I guess. I had 2 average to small sized windows made for me. The 2 windows not installed cost me $1700.

    My sister just had one living room window installed...it cost her $2300. Not sure where you guys get inexpensive windows from.

    Mike

    I live in central PA, which is warmer than winnipeg. But, I can get a double pane, low-e, argon-filled, double-hung replacement window, built to size, for $150. Brand new.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited January 2010
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    I can't believe the numbers you guys are throwing around....must be warm climate areas I guess. I had 2 average to small sized windows made for me. The 2 windows not installed cost me $1700.

    My sister just had one living room window installed...it cost her $2300. Not sure where you guys get inexpensive windows from.

    Mike

    Because you are in Winnipeg, Canada - that's why!
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