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PB86MCSS
03-02-2013, 07:40 AM
My wife and I just bought a new house which has a detached garage that will be used to store my toys :D . The plan is to to insulate then put up osb board for the walls. There are two windows, about 44 x 23 which are in good shape but really innefficient looking as the lower half is thin glass that can be opened like a vent with 3-4 strips of glass running horizontally that open/close. I'd like windows that can slide open with a screen on one side but much more air tight when closed. I'm open to the idea of doing it myself (never replaced a window in a building) but thought I'd ask what companies or people might come recommended. There is a budget to follow for sure, windows can be pretty basic. Figure I should do these before proceeding to insulate and put walls up ;).

JC70SS
03-02-2013, 11:35 AM
Quality windows in butler. Great product and service, family owned.

pOrk
03-02-2013, 12:28 PM
For a garage get the single hung energy efficient windows from menards, less then 100 each. Installing them is easy, YouTube it

Irish
03-02-2013, 12:32 PM
For a garage get the single hung energy efficient windows from menards, less then 100 each. Installing them is easy, YouTube it

This. You really can't beat the price point of a cheap vinyl, double hung window. They are ridiculously easy to install.

awsomeears
03-02-2013, 09:11 PM
I have pella Basics on my rear garage, its wood and tough !

Probably no more then $400 each

But really anything at menards should be fine for a garage, home I would get a little better but hey anything is better then single pain !!!

PB86MCSS
03-02-2013, 11:10 PM
Thanks guys, I looked on removing/installing myself, not quite sure how these are held in but hoping to swap from the inside. Am hoping to do it myself but good to have a backup plan.

pOrk
03-03-2013, 04:46 AM
I used the menards single hung in my house and I'm happy with them. 10x better then what I had and its what I could afford :). I will volunteer my assistance in installing if your doing it when it's warmer outside

PB86MCSS
03-03-2013, 07:41 AM
Thanks man, I'll see what happens and yea, I plan to attack the project when it finally warms up :D. If I measured correctly the windows are 44x23, not sure how that works if its not a size I see listed.

pOrk
03-04-2013, 05:46 AM
20 bucks more and you can order them in whatever size you want at menards, takes 2-3 weeks

awsomeears
03-04-2013, 08:43 PM
Best bet is to Pre-measure and order, the materials you will need to make " there " sizes work will equal more then $20 and the time you save !!!

michelle
03-04-2013, 09:12 PM
We went with Window World for replacing our garage and basement window. Very happy with the work and quality!

jbiscuit
03-07-2013, 08:41 AM
Yep Jeld-Wen windows from Menards are a bargain. Like everyone else has said, super easy to install. Make sure you measure correctly and then order. Great project to tackle on a weekend. Menards can also order sliders and crank outs also if needed

PB86MCSS
03-31-2013, 12:34 PM
The windows I just ordered are sliders, but $236 each, yikes. I budgeted maybe $150 each, whoops. Good thing there is the 11% rebate right now I guess.

wrath
04-01-2013, 06:11 PM
Take a picture. It might be easier to do than you think.

I have found Home Depot windows to be nicer. I used some in my chicken coop.