I’m replacing a window in a 1920s bungalow. The original is a true divided, double hung window with the real weights and cords. Aside from having a new window custom built, can some recomend a ‘pre-fab’ brand to check out?
Thanks!
I’m replacing a window in a 1920s bungalow. The original is a true divided, double hung window with the real weights and cords. Aside from having a new window custom built, can some recomend a ‘pre-fab’ brand to check out?
Thanks!
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Marvin
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i agree with piffin, Marvin is probably the most authentic as an off the shelf (sort-of) unit
another option:
http://www.loewen.com/
carpenter in transition
Problem with Marvin is I want to sit there all day long and admire the window after I put it in. I am sitting beside a 30 year old Marvin double-hung right now, and not only is it beautiful, but it's as tight and smooth operating as the day I put it in. Only problem with Marvin, you usually got to wait longer for your order. No other problems I can think of.
Most of my Marvin orders happen in 3-5 weeks. That is faster than Pella or Andersen
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Must be regional thing, around here we can get Pella in a hurry, then again they're only one state up.
Pella is building a new plant 15 miles from here for their architecture design line. It will be interesting to see how this affects the local building contractors.
RU
Who makes the wooden window that is impregnated with the preservative? Seems these would be awesome for the long haul. I have Marvin and really like them.
This is sort of off topic, but does anyone know why Marvin clad sliding doors have different (coffee) color trim than the main (white) cladding? along the base?
Just curious why it isn't a match.
NotaClue
They all spray on a preservative
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No, there is one that put the wood in a pressure vessel to get the preservative completely through the wood. They cut through it and you could see the preservative.
Ah! pressure treated!
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Loewen....exceptional windows.cabinetmaker/college woodworking instructor. Cape Breton, N.S
jeld-wen also.
thats what we're using on our bungalow renovation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Have you seen my baseball?"
zeluck windows are the most awesome I have ever had the pleasure of working with. they are truly unbelievable.
tischler are ok are about the next best, but they still aren't half as good as zeluck.
these are very high dollar windows -- if you really want that quality, you can build your own -- some work and stress at first, but you'll figure it out.
What condition is the old window in? If it's falling apart, but the parts are sound, it can be re-built for not a lot of money. And you get a perfect match with the other original windows. Perhaps somebody here can recommend a local window shop for you.
-- J.S.
Check out pozzi windows. I used 20 of them in my 1930's arts & crafts style bungalow. Most are 6/6. Have 1 casement. Installed them about 3 years ago. They look great.
ciao
Look at this company.
http://www.jsbensonwoodworking.com/index.htm
Kid-
Have you considered using sash replacements instead of complete new windows? We're doing just that on our 1925 bungalow. It was a huge cost savings. And we're going with Loewen.
Good luck
Jason
if you have a Trimline dealer near you.. i'd check them out...
as far as REPLACEMENT windows go... i've never seen better
http://www.trimlinewindows.com/options.asp
I recently purchased from JELD-WEN and the quality of their products is great, would definitely recommend them! https://www.jeld-wen.co.uk/
Since this post was from 17 years ago I hope he’s made his decision by now. :-)