I'm thinking about purchasing into an older highrise to get a lake view in Chicago. I love the view of the unit, but I'm concerned about the fact that the windows are about 30 years old. Heat is included in my assessment so I don't have to worry about that, but I'm more concerned about efficiency and comfort. Anyone know of some good window manufacturer who deal with these types of windows. I don't think Anderson/Pella stock these size window. Any info to get me in the right direction would be appreciated.
I realize that any purchase/desciscion would have to be aggreed to by the condo association, but I want to educate myself in the mean time. It's probably going to take years not months before something is done because it will be a several million dollar expenditure on a 50+ story highrise.
Posts: 2 | Location: home | Registered: 19 November 2005
i would suggest you check out http://www.simonton.com they make a great product! they have a unit that would work i beleive? check on their reflections 5500 and also there stormbreaker series. i proudly have been selling these products in nj and have very good success with the product and the manufacturer! good luck
Posts: 1 | Location: south jersey,venice,fl. | Registered: 22 November 2005
Originally posted by Arun from Chicago: I'm thinking about purchasing into an older highrise to get a lake view in Chicago. I love the view of the unit, but I'm concerned about the fact that the windows are about 30 years old. Heat is included in my assessment so I don't have to worry about that, but I'm more concerned about efficiency and comfort. Anyone know of some good window manufacturer who deal with these types of windows. I don't think Anderson/Pella stock these size window. Any info to get me in the right direction would be appreciated.
I realize that any purchase/desciscion would have to be aggreed to by the condo association, but I want to educate myself in the mean time. It's probably going to take years not months before something is done because it will be a several million dollar expenditure on a 50+ story highrise.
Hello; Most of your window manufacturers make windows on demand. Meaning when I take an order for window replacements for a house I measure each one specifically and the manufacturer ( Certainteed Windows) makes the replacement windows specifically for each one. The only difference being that once you get over a certain size they charge more than their "standard" pricing rate. I hope this helps you out. The other beauty is all replacements can be done from the inside of the house ( even the chaulking)
