97 Riverbend is getting new windows!

June 9, 2009 by misschristinec
Filed under: *** Residents' Articles *** 

We are taking the plunge and commiting to re-windowing the majority of our house. We’ve only lived in Riverbend since November of 2007 (almost 2 years), but it’s time to stop wasting energy and money and chalk up to the expense of new windows.

We weren’t quite sure what the Riverbend Approval process was, but after we selected the windows and vendor we contacted the Management Group via a letter stating our intentions.

Some of the rules we must follow are:
Replace all Casement windows with Casement windows. We are not allowed to have vertical closure.
The outside color of the window frames must be brown.
Receive approval from the board (or board member).

We are also replacing all 3 sets of sliding glass doors, since we lose a ton of energy through the doors too.

The reason I am posting this information is a) for informative reasons and b) so people can walk on by our place and see the difference.

Window replacements “supposedly” have an 85% ROI (return on investment) associated with them, as long as you purchase good quality windows.

The windows we have purchased are Marvin Infinity Windows (fiberglass). The installation should occur some time in mid-July over a 2-day period.

Our extra bonus is the $1500 tax credit that the government is providing via the Tax Act 2009!

Feel free to respond with any questions you may have.

My best, Christine

Comments

6 Comments on 97 Riverbend is getting new windows!

  1. Rick on Tue, 9th Jun 2009 2:46 pm

    2. Great article, Christine! You did your homework and you’re doing it right.

    Our original windows (Hurd) are in good shape, but we’ve had several of the double-pane glass modules replaced over the years. One thing we did do, that you might want to consider at the same time, is replace the horizontal window in the stairwell with an awning window that opens. The stairwell is no longer ‘dead air’ – a nice breeze flows. Marvin makes a drop-in wood-frame replacement. (Of course, you’ll want to double-check your opening – don’t take my word for it.

    (Oh, and any reader with bad glass in the stairwell might be interested in knowing that I’ve got the old frame with good glass sitting in my garage.)

  2. misschristinec on Tue, 9th Jun 2009 2:55 pm

    3. Hi Rick!
    I Forgot to mention that! We are replacing the two horizontal picture windows upstairs with awnings. It gets sooo hot in the back bedroom (with cathedral ceiling). We definitely need that breeze!

    I think our next project (post -window installation) will be Attic access/space. Anyone have any advice or suggestions? -CC

  3. Rick on Tue, 9th Jun 2009 5:35 pm

    4. Attic, huh? Well, I always thought that blowing the bedroom ceilings out to the roof (and raising/extending the walls, naturally), then adding loft/storage over the bathrooms would be cool. Pretty big job, though. Hey, reach for the stars, right?

    What do you think of your stairs? Are they carpeted? If so, have you seen what’s underneath?

  4. Rick on Thu, 23rd Jul 2009 4:08 pm

    5. Hey Christine! Did you get your windows in? How’d the job go? Pleased with the results? Do tell, do tell!

  5. misschristinec on Thu, 23rd Jul 2009 4:16 pm

    6. Hey Rick! The windows look great.. We were really happy with the company, they did nice work and didn’t leave a mess! The guys who did the work were really pleasant, english-speaking and courteous. Haven’t seen my July electric bill yet.. So i’ll let you know if there is a big difference.

  6. Rick on Sun, 26th Jul 2009 6:20 pm

    7. Glad to hear it. My electric bill wouldn’t change at all at this time of year. So far I’ve turned the AC on exactly once, and then only long enough to test it. It’s been a chilly summer!

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