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September 22, 2007
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Does any know someone who replaces windows and frames and can "match" the style of the building? We need durable, economical and efficient windows but something that matches the style of an old warehouse would be ideal. Originals not in place to match.
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Hope Windows makes nice steel industrial looking windows, but forewarning, they are pricey.
http://www.hopeswindows.com/hopes.shtml
I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives, but Hope's are the best.
Posted by: guest at September 22, 2007 3:33 PM
Thanks quest. I read that steel is not durable over time because of rusting and necessary regular maintenance. Any thoughts? We're hoping for long lasting and least time/money needed for upkeep/repairs.
Posted by: newatthis at September 22, 2007 5:23 PM
You are asking for three things that can't happen together. Durable, economical, efficient; you have to pick two out of the three, but you can't have them all.
steel windows were used in historical industrial buildings. you aren't going to get "matching" out of anything except steel.
Yes, same guest.
Posted by: guest at September 22, 2007 10:01 PM
I'm trying to track what's being said about steel windows: they're matchable, but not durable or thermally efficient?
Posted by: annavanlenten at October 9, 2007 10:11 PM
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