Pwtr02ss home build

[THE YETI]

Sliders, 100%. Get stainless rollers upgrade on the bottom.

 

[07Burb]

Just grab some plastic sheeting and duct tape. BAM!!!! Winders installed and if you get the pinky up plastic you'll almost be able to see out of them

 

[randeez]

the people have spoken

what other decisions do you want us to make for you

 

[Tonyv__]

i meant the 40 years from now part
but lately its been the lack of being energy efficient that i dislike. end up with heavy shades covering each up on the inside

I’m mad for you

 

[tuckerrnr1]

speaking of doors and longevity. If I was you, I’d talk to the builder about what style windows they’re installing. I have a new hatred for “new construction flanged” windows. Most common window for new construction duh

This house is 23 years old and due for windows. Not only does the siding need to come off around the windows, but this particular layout, it makes sense to just pull ALL of the siding on some areas of the house. That window above the front door will need a mason afterwards. And all the inside trim/frames need to be removed, ran through a table saw, reinstalled, caulked, and painted.

Had they just built window boxes with capping, you could replace the windows from inside the house with a few pieces of trim each. View attachment 487249

Don’t mind me, just venting. But you might want to consider these options for future window replacement.

Are we just not going to talk about the grass that is about to swallow up the small child?

 

[Tonyv__]

Are we just not going to talk about the grass that is about to swallow up the small child?

Rumor has it, he’s still under there.

 

[pwtr02ss]

speaking of doors and longevity. If I was you, I’d talk to the builder about what style windows they’re installing. I have a new hatred for “new construction flanged” windows. Most common window for new construction duh

This house is 23 years old and due for windows. Not only does the siding need to come off around the windows, but this particular layout, it makes sense to just pull ALL of the siding on some areas of the house. That window above the front door will need a mason afterwards. And all the inside trim/frames need to be removed, ran through a table saw, reinstalled, caulked, and painted.

Had they just built window boxes with capping, you could replace the windows from inside the house with a few pieces of trim each. View attachment 487249

Don’t mind me, just venting. But you might want to consider these options for future window replacement.

When we replaced the windows in my current house, they stripped the vinyl and reinstalled "new construction" windows, which I liked. I felt we got a better product than a traditional "replacement" window. I could be wrong through.


As for the new house, Andersen 400 Series. There's a mix of casement, double hung, and fixed.

All large windows on the front of the house, the kitchen, laundry, and pantry are casement. Large picture window above the tub, smaller windows above the showers, gable window, and the small ones in the garage are fixed. Double hung (may change to casement, we're still deciding) in master, and back bedroom.

 

[pwtr02ss]

the people have spoken

what other decisions do you want us to make for you

Large casement window or double hung in the master?

Currently double hung...Transom windows above are a separate line item and will stay, regardless. I think the double hung is cheaper than casement, but not sure how much.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Also, entry door. I'm leaning for the 4 lite, but 6 lite is not off the table...Dont pay attention to the stain color. Ours will not be that dark. Its a mahogany door and will be stained to match our posts (I imagine)

4 Lite

6 Lite

 

[randeez]

Large casement window or double hung in the master?

View attachment 487256
Currently double hung...Transom windows above are a separate line item and will stay, regardless. I think the double hung is cheaper than casement, but not sure how much.

View attachment 487257

theres already too much hung in the master from what i hear

 

[randeez]

4 lite looks....awkward

 

[Tonyv__]

When we replaced the windows in my current house, they stripped the vinyl and reinstalled "new construction" windows, which I liked. I felt we got a better product than a traditional "replacement" window. I could be wrong through.

I don’t have an opinion on which is a better product. The window company we use sells you the same exact window with or without the flange. It’s on the installer to insulate and seal it properly.


So this isn’t your first rodeo. I just think it’s insane to strip the exterior of the home for windows every 20-30 years.

 

[Tonyv__]

4 lite looks....awkward

Yeah on that non poverty height door lol.

 

[pwtr02ss]

4 lite looks....awkward

Yeah on that non poverty height door lol.

Gay

Honestly though, the grid on the 4 lite matches the grid on the windows. Thats the reason for my choice. I think Steph liked the 6, I can't remember.

Not sure about the height on either door, ours will be 6080 door.

 

[pwtr02ss]

I don’t have an opinion on which is a better product. The window company we use sells you the same exact window with or without the flange. It’s on the installer to insulate and seal it properly.

Have you met most contractors?

Some will remember my window fiasco. I had to fire the dude and and finish the job myself. Thats the first time I'd ever hired someone to do something I could've done, but really didn't have the time. This guy was a friend of my FIL and that single job is the reason I will never hire another friend or friend of the family to work on my house.

Grading contractor's dont count because they are also my customers...

 

[randeez]

I think Steph liked the 6

i bet she did
double what shes used to

 

[pwtr02ss]

i bet she did
double what shes used to

Giving me too much credit.

 

[Tonyv__]

Gay

Honestly though, the grid on the 4 lite matches the grid on the windows. Thats the reason for my choice. I think Steph liked the 6, I can't remember.

Not sure about the height on either door, ours will be 6080 door.

If you’re referring to 6080 as in 5ftx80in.
That’s what this door is.

The 4 light proportion looks different than what you posted. I feel like you posted a 90”+ door

 

[pwtr02ss]

If you’re referring to 6080 as in 5ftx80in.
That’s what this door is.

View attachment 487264


The 4 light proportion looks different than what you posted. I feel like you posted a 90”+ door

6080 - 6' x 8'. Door measurements are stupid

 

[Tonyv__]

6080 - 6' x 8'. Door measurements are stupid

That’s actually the proper way… that’s a big ass door. I underestimated your knowledge thinking you did it in inches.