We need to replace the windows in our 1928 home, 16 in all, starting with about 8 now. We've looked at insert replacement windows but we would lose nearly an inch of glass on each side of the window (ex: Jeld-Wen Siteline EX windows are 3 5/16" from jamb to viewing area, and our current windows are only 2 1/4").
A sash replacement kit seems like a good option: we would certainly get improved performance over our decaying single pane windows, and we wouldn't lose all that viewing area. Our frames seem to be in surprisingly good shape after checking height, width, square, plumb / level, so it seems like we could make these work.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with these and can you help us with a few questions:
Jim
A sash replacement kit seems like a good option: we would certainly get improved performance over our decaying single pane windows, and we wouldn't lose all that viewing area. Our frames seem to be in surprisingly good shape after checking height, width, square, plumb / level, so it seems like we could make these work.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with these and can you help us with a few questions:
- How well do they perform compared to old single pane windows? What about compared to an insert replacement window?
- Any comparison between: Jeld-Wen ZapPack, Jeld-Wen Siteline EX, Marvin Tilt Pac? Any others you would recommend we consider?
- How does the price for a sash replacement kit compare to the price for an insert replacement window? We're looking at double hung, wood clad, Low E/ argon window with SDL grids, approx 32 x 58.
Jim