From: Laurie Waisel <waisel@cs.cmu.edu>
To: jeanne+@cmu.edu
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Subject: replacement windows
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 08:13:36 -0400
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Jeanne,
I was going to get vinyl replacement windows also. But then I found out
about replacement sashes. If your frames are in good shape, then the sashes
are a good deal. The windows cost less, and the labor is MUCH less (in fact,
replacing sashes is easy enough to be a do-it-yourself). Also, you can get a
much higher quality window. I'm planning to get Caradco replacement sashes.
They're very similar to Marvin replacement sashes but much less expensive.
They are wood on the inside (Caradco will prime or finish them white if you
want) and aluminum clad on the outside. Because they're sash replacements
and not full window replacements, you don't lose those few inches of glass
that you lose with vinyl replacement windows. Allegheny Millwork sells
Caradco. I spoke with Joe Rudolf, and he was extremely helpful -- very
knowledgable, told me about Caradco when I'd called to ask about Marvin. The
main differences between Marvin sash replacements and Caradco sash
replacements are 1) Marvin's inside wood finish is silky smooth -- important
if you're going to stain, not important if you're going to paint, and 2)
Marvin's outside aluminum clad is commercial grade (residential grade tends
to fade over time) -- important only if you want a color other than white.

Laurie Waisel