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New house! Need help with windows!

2 years ago

Hi! We just bought our first home and are a bit overwhelmed by all the possibilities! We are wanting to replace all the windows as they are original with the house.

We might remove all the bushes one year and start fresh, but we are aware that the three window area would be a a high priority for a nice window! We were going to go with a usual vinyl white as it's the cheapest to stick with the provided white factory color. I'm looking for advice to pick a window that pops, has class, and makes the house look nice!

I was thinking of encasement vs triple slider. We live in Rochester, NY.

Other new plans would be siding and new color of the house

Comments (12)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    You want to go with the same type of operater throughout. The front window has the option of being 3 windows in equal size or 1/4/ 1/2 /1/4 , meaning 2 windows 1/4 of the size and middle typically being 1/2 wide picture window. i think the door looks dated and the color combo not idea. There are some very good designers and architects here that ways post up some good

    stuff

  • 2 years ago

    I would find pictures of houses with windows you like. Then you have a goal /style to work towards that will carry through out the house. Also consider what you want the front door to look like.

    You have a pretty yard so I would tend towards a big picture window instead of 3 individual ones. Would you use this window to air out the house? Then you need something different but hopefully it is one unit instead of 3.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    If windows are in good shape, I would leave them and replace only big bottom ones.




  • 2 years ago

    Curious why you want to replace all of your windows. Is it strictly for appearance, or because the old ones are in really bad shape, or are you concerned about energy performance?

    I would agree that 1/4 1/2 1/4 replacing the three double-hung's that you circled would be a nice fit with your home, but saying cheapest option when talking windows is never ever a good idea.

    If the windows work and they keep the outside, outside, then before jumping into changing all of your windows simply because they are original to the house, you might try living with them for awhile and see how that works for you.

    I strongly suggest that looking for the cheapest white vinyl option is never good, and it's quite possible that new windows, depending on your priorities, might not be better and could be a whole lot worse, than what you have now.


  • 2 years ago

    I read the WHITE is the cheapest option of the manufacturer chosen. It's a leap to think they're buying the cheapest thing on the market. Window designs are currently a new fad. Very square with a trim outline in the glass. I would lean for the one with longevity vs what this decade is selling. Chances are it will be dated soon. How much light to you want in that room? Which direction does the front of the home face---I would want ALL the light but that's a personal choice.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Cute house in Webster where "Life is worth Living"!

    I think move in.......live a bit. Some nice brightening and refreshing was done to major living areas, the kitchen may not be your dream, nor a laundry in the basement.

    Don't rush, and if the windows work, they keep the outside out? Slow down.: )

    You live on the inside.......

    ( curious as to the slogan? I live Roch, albeit not Webster)

  • 2 years ago

    I like the three double hung windows. I replaced 3 bay windows with them.

    The shutters on the windows do not fit properly, the two on the garage do.

    I suggest you hire a landscaper to trim back the bushes before replacing. See how they do next summer.



  • 2 years ago

    Thank you all so much for the comments an ideas! Keep them coming, I love them all

  • 2 years ago

    So it may seem like we're rushing a bit, but we wanted to then work on the siding next and color scheme of the house as well.

    We want to have kids in the next year and want to kind of get as many big projects as we can out of the way because rumor has it , it gets harder to get things done with a baby haha

    Any other architectural ideas or color schemes advice is welcome as well!

  • 2 years ago

    Congratulations on your new home.

    I also like the idea of a picture window for the large window. Before deciding on windows, I would look around your neighborhood. You might like panes on the upper portion or pane on both, of similar to what you have now.

    I live in a 70 year old split level. When we bought the home, we considered residing.

    But….it is aluminum and in great shape. We had it spray painted. Just a thought to consider painting rather than replacing, You can paint vinyl as well.

    Getting good windows is important.


  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Rumor has it...... life, while busier, continues when you have a baby : ) who will not live outside, we hope.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    What @JAN MOYER said. This is the best thing to do until your overwhelmingness is settled.