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Window brands with old style?
Has anyone used a brand that sells basement windows that look like traditional wood basement windows (but aren't) rather than ones that look like they don't belong on an old house?
If I was to get say, Andersen windows, would I just choose a custom size slider or awning style or try to find a window that is actually made for basements?
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Permalink Reply by Mr.Dave on -
</<br /> Have you tried looking at Pella Windows. They have so much to offer now a days in design and in different sizes.
Good Luck and let me know what you finally do decide.
Mr. Dave .
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Permalink Reply by jane on -
Look for Brockway-Smith. They are in Albany NY and Andover. MA, and should be available through your lumber yard. They probably have a basement window that fits right in that opening. Paint it well and keep the grade ( dirt, leaves) down so the frame doesn't stay wet and it will last a long time.
My other choice would be a custom vinyl window (sized for your opening) that slid open for ventilation. It would be white and not seem out of place and not too much money because of its size.
I have not found that companies like Andersen and Pella have a simple window that fits. The 'Brosco' window is wood, can be trimmed and will be called a basement window.
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Permalink Reply by Mr.Dave on
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AFTER VIEWING YOUR BASEMENT WINDOW i'M WONDERING IF A WOODEN WINDOW IS REALLY THE SMARTEST WAY TO GO. FIGURE THE RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF INCLIMATE WEATHER THAT YOU MAY EXPERIENCE I WOOD SAY TRY A BLOCK GLASS OR EVEN A VINYL WINDOW. WITH WOOD YOU MAY EXPERIENCE WARPING UNSETTLING FRAME WORK. CHECK OUT WITH WHAT JANE IS TELLING YOU WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE..?
THANKS FOR THE THOUGHT JANE.
MR_Dave : )
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Permalink Reply by Michelle on -
I agree that a wood window probably isn't the best choice since our windows are so low to the ground. I just like the old style of my windows with the 4 divisions rather than a single pane window... didn't know if that was something I could customize with any brand or if there is a brand that specializes in "old style" windows. Thanks for the imput everyone :)
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Permalink Reply by Mark Aune on -
Your window is refered to as a 3 lite cellar sash that if maintained properly can last for hundreds of years make sure it is clear wood such as white, ponderosa, or radiata pine not fingerjointed, Prime with 2 coats oil base primer and 2 coats of a good paint does not have to be oil finish coat vinyl is not proven how long it will last and if your looking for historically correct wood is the way to go
I have been doing this for 42 years and have seen most every type of window and I MANUFACTURE OLD WINDOWS, DOORS AND MOULDINGS for 100 year old houses everyday. I know what will last the longest. Mark
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