that's great, thanks! Email me at wafriedman@yahoo.com.

Posted by: waf at November 21, 2007 9:43 AM in response to window installation / LWP

Thanks for the info. Guest (3:00pm), who did you use to update your existing windows. Ours also need some work and I really don't want to (and can't afford to, after what this project has ballooned into!) replace them. The only new windows we are putting in are in the back (new construction) and the 2 front in the garden unit, which already had replacement windows.

I'm totally confused about how to keep things from getting ugly. This is a frame house with cedar siding, and white window trim. But I don't like the idea of putting white aluminum windows in the garden, because I think white (non wood) is really ugly, and if we ever replace the other front windows I don't want to be stuck doing them all in white. But a dark color is going to clash with the painted white wood trim (the siding is a sage green). Any suggestions anyone?

The back is starting fresh, and is not wood, so I don't mind dark aluminum clad wood windows.

Posted by: waf at November 21, 2007 4:55 PM in response to window installation / LWP

guest at November 21, 2007 10:24 PM, can you be more specific? Were you looking into them too? Where/what did you see that turned you off?

Quest (11:49), I would love to see them. You can email me at wafriedman@yahoo.com. BTW, did they give you references? It seems a little odd to me that they don't give names/numbers, only addresses.

Posted by: waf at November 26, 2007 11:08 PM in response to window installation / LWP

We just had one installed using United Plumbing and Heating - you could try them (I don't have the number offhand, but I can get it for you if you email me directly: wafriedman@yahoo.com). In terms of a fine, I'm a little surprised. We never had one and we were charged on an estimated scale. This is MUCH more expensive, but there is a system for it so I would think you're not required to have a meter (but perhaps old houses are just grandfathered in).

BTW, we paid $4600 to have the meter installed.

Good luck.

Posted by: waf at November 27, 2007 3:18 PM in response to Water meter installment

Hi,

I bought a frame house in 2006 that we're in the process of renovating. There have been LOTS of (expensive!) surprises. I'd love to hear what you're planning and who you're using. We're actually in the process of looking for a new GC... Feel free to email me off line if you want to exchange notes. wfriedma@hunter.cuny.edu

Posted by: waf at April 1, 2008 2:10 PM in response to Finding when and how a lot boundary changed

I just had LWP put storms (with screens) on my old wood windows and they look fine (much better than the storms I replaced). They were under $200/piece, including installation (can't remember the exact amount, $130 maybe). They probably do screens only as well. I found them very pleasant.

Posted by: waf at April 1, 2008 2:21 PM in response to Repairing or Replacing Window Screens

I know I'm a little late responding, but just to clarify - the work I mentioned above was not just putting the meter on. They had to dig out the entire front and put a new line in to connect to the city system. So, really, I misspoke (miswrote), as the price was for a larger scope of work.

Posted by: waf at April 1, 2008 2:27 PM in response to Water meter installment

Hey Heatherie,

We were also looking into Allegeny doors and was wondering how yours worked out. Are they nice?

Posted by: waf at July 7, 2008 11:05 PM in response to DOORS

We used LWP to install Trimlines and are also very pleased with the result.

Posted by: guest at November 21, 2007 2:41 PM in response to window installation / LWP

We had custom done on the front to match the existing windows, custom on the lower duplex in the back (gorgeous porte-fenêtres but problematic) and were able to use 1-over-1 wood windows from Anderson on the top two floors in the back. They've worked out fine.
Maybe check out the triple-glazed units that are coming out on the market. Better yet, and if possible in landmarked areas, see if you can use triple-glazed Fiberglas sash units from Canada. They are "way" more insulative. I would not suggest going with a pure custom job with an old-fashioned windowmaker as we did. He does historically accurate (read “good, slow, expensive”) work which looks great but the windows are historically freezing in winter! They are very similar to the original mid-1800's existing windows. The restoration guy who refurbished the existing windows did a decent job and was able to update them a little so they are really more like contemporary windows insulation-wise. He didn’t put in ugly sash runs either. A lot of updated windows get those ugly vinyl sash run liners because few window people want to deal with weights, etc. in the window frames.

Just make sure you avoid uglifying the windows. It happens very easily even with the best intentions. Make sure you can have a close look at example windows before you agree to have any custom sizes ordered.

Good luck!

FG/TGL

Posted by: guest at November 21, 2007 3:00 PM in response to window installation / LWP

Thanks for the info. Guest (3:00pm), who did you use to update your existing windows. Ours also need some work and I really don't want to (and can't afford to, after what this project has ballooned into!) replace them. The only new windows we are putting in are in the back (new construction) and the 2 front in the garden unit, which already had replacement windows.

I'm totally confused about how to keep things from getting ugly. This is a frame house with cedar siding, and white window trim. But I don't like the idea of putting white aluminum windows in the garden, because I think white (non wood) is really ugly, and if we ever replace the other front windows I don't want to be stuck doing them all in white. But a dark color is going to clash with the painted white wood trim (the siding is a sage green). Any suggestions anyone?

The back is starting fresh, and is not wood, so I don't mind dark aluminum clad wood windows.

Posted by: waf at November 21, 2007 4:55 PM in response to window installation / LWP

i would seriously think twice before
using trimline. what i have seen has not been
great.

Posted by: guest at November 21, 2007 10:24 PM in response to window installation / LWP

We just had LWP install all windows in our 4 family and are pleased. I would recommend asking for Freddy specifically as your guy to come give you the quote and insist it be in the contract that he install them (with another guy). He is wonderful and fair. There were a couple scratches and they are replacing those. You are welcome to come see them - we are in Bed-stuy on halsey (between nostrand and marcy) leave your email if you want to come see. The only thing that made me mad was that they said they would be 6-8 weeks out when I first called but by the time I got the estimate it was 10-12. All the best,

Posted by: guest at November 25, 2007 11:49 AM in response to window installation / LWP

guest at November 21, 2007 10:24 PM, can you be more specific? Were you looking into them too? Where/what did you see that turned you off?

Quest (11:49), I would love to see them. You can email me at wafriedman@yahoo.com. BTW, did they give you references? It seems a little odd to me that they don't give names/numbers, only addresses.

Posted by: waf at November 26, 2007 11:08 PM in response to window installation / LWP

Thank You waf.

I was reading the ticket and its not a definite fine,its a violation I can recieve a possible fine.. I didn't know that it would be that expensive... I will email you for further information.

Thanks again

Posted by: guest at November 27, 2007 5:05 PM in response to Water meter installment

Did you say $4600 to install a water meter???!!!! Kazowie, Batman! I sell water meters to water utilities. In most areas, the utility installs the water meter, at the very least, they expect you to obtain the meter from them, so that it is compatible with their meter reading system. If you live in an area where meters are installed in basements, then you are looking at a max of $350 for a meter which is read by radio, (about $150 if the utility doesn't read by radio). There is maybe $40 for parts. Now, if you had to install a meter pit out in your yard, (because you live in an area where this is done), maybe, with an excavator and a lot of digging required, and a very long distance from the water main to the house, you might get up to $2500. But WoW, $4600???? Where there was a meter, but some nitwit stole it, there would be the $150 to $350 for the meter and parts, and about 15 minutes on-site to put in the meter.

Wait a minute, someone stole your meter???? How do you have water in your house??? Did they steal the meter put splice in a pipe to replace it? If yes, they were (and now, you are) stealing water from the utility? That is where a fine would come from. But as for replacing the meter, the utility should replace the meter, which would be a 15 minute job. After the dust settles, you can negotiate whatever fine may be appropriate if you have been taking un-accounted water. IF, however, someone removed the meter, but turned off your water, then you have no water, and no reason for a fine. Your situation sounds very wierd, and I work in this industry. Then again, you are in the city where anything is possible.

Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 10:08 PM in response to Water meter installment

I know I'm a little late responding, but just to clarify - the work I mentioned above was not just putting the meter on. They had to dig out the entire front and put a new line in to connect to the city system. So, really, I misspoke (miswrote), as the price was for a larger scope of work.

Posted by: waf at April 1, 2008 2:27 PM in response to Water meter installment

If the frames are in good shape and you just want new screen material; your local hardware store can probably handle it. The local hardware store is a huge wealth of knowledge not to be overlooked.

Posted by: Bklyn Fire Alarm Guy at April 1, 2008 4:09 PM in response to Repairing or Replacing Window Screens