Crystal Aluminum windows?
I’ve gotten some info on them from searching, but I’d love some more before I pull the trigger. Even though they don’t qualify for the rebate (the 2000 series), the next up I’m looking at, the Trimline Wood/Aluminum, which does, will still end up being more than a little extra than the rebate difference, which…
I’ve gotten some info on them from searching, but I’d love some more before I pull the trigger. Even though they don’t qualify for the rebate (the 2000 series), the next up I’m looking at, the Trimline Wood/Aluminum, which does, will still end up being more than a little extra than the rebate difference, which I’m not even assured of getting all $1,500 of.
We’re fixing up our new condo (that won’t actually convert for a while) Third floor brownstone, lots of light, currently have old, crappy wood windows, most of which are broken. Money is a little tight, but I still want to make a smart choice I don’t like any of the options less expensive than the aluminum Crystal, but am I wrong for not going straight to the wood/al, cost be damned? The actual U Factor/SHGC aren’t different enough to be in another zone of perception, just that the aluminum missed the target mark to qualify.
Are the Crystals an OK choice?
Thanks so much for any guidance.
Thanks Bob. That’s good to know. I’ve gone with the aluminum, with the thermal break.
I had good quality aluminum replacement windows (from Marjo, a now long defunct maker) installed on my house over thirty years ago (before my neighborhood was landmarked). They’ve worked out very well. I haven’t regretted not using wood. If you do use aluminum windows, make sure they have some sort of thermal break to avoid inside condensation in cold weather.
Very helpful, BKRed. I appreciate it.
I purchased Crystal windows for my brownstone and I really love them. They went in around 5 years ago and they’ve been reliable, but one of the reasons I did it is that I knew it was going to be an investment property of all rentals shortly.
In my new place, I was definitely going to do wood/alum clad, but my contractor convinced me to go with Lincoln windows from Dyke’s instead of Marvin and I regret it. The corners cut in features is a constant annoyance. That said, I think the ideal is wood/alum clad, and maybe it makes sense to do just the front and then do the back of the house when you can.
Sorry, a little on the one hand, but then on the other, but I thought I’d at least share. I did an enormous amount of research the first time before deciding on the Crystal windows (bought and installed by Bay Ridge Windows.)