What Exterior Colors would work for us?

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

We need to replace all of our exterior windows, which are all a custom size, and all in terra tone. The cost to replace with Anderson Terra Tone would be really high, which is why we are considering vinyl replacement windows. The problem is, most are white, which wouldn't look great with the beige siding. So we are considering changing the siding and soffit colors when we redo the windows but are at a loss as to how to pull it all together. Do we go for a colored vinyl replacement window and keep the existing siding and soffits and door, or do we go for the white vinyl and redo the entire color scheme - and what should that be? We have to keep the stone front, roof, front porch and patio. Any advice and ideas are much appreciated!

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Kathy
6 years ago
Your house is probably one of your largest assets. You like it, it fits the neighborhood. Lets see what the difference will really cost you. Take the cost of the difference between the cheap vinyl and the Anderson Terra Tone windows, and divide that number by 15. (Half of 10-20 year life expectancy of thermal windows.) I bet the difference won’t buy you 2 cups of coffee a week over that time span.

If you lower over the quality of your house by using the cheap windows on the front, you will see that every time you drive up to your house. Probably not the statement you want to make to your neighbors or friends. (I’m too cheap to do it right. I don’t care about property values in the neighborhood.)

Just a thought. Been there. Save, budget, then do it right. Good luck.
suzyq53
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Are you comparing vinyl replacement windows with Anderson construction windows?
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mmcclane
Original Author
6 years ago
@Kathy - I should probably add that we don’t expect to live here longer than 5-7 years. But we know we will need to do the windows for resale because of the broken seals. So there is that to consider..