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James · 08-19-2007, 02:24 AM

So I got a call back. I only had the guy measure up two sets of windows. The two without panes of glass in them are the ones I want taken care of first.

The downstairs windows in the dining room;

They're about 440.xx a piece to have redone with double pane glass windows.

The ones in the spare rooms are slightly more expensive. I have the prices in my voicemail.

Honestly I can get simple single pane windows for 200 installed, but why bother? They help, but they're not as efficient, and may not last as long.

Konstruction · 08-19-2007, 03:14 PM

Hey 440 a piece isnt a bad price at all , IMO .

Are they water stains on the floor in the corner?

James · 08-19-2007, 03:29 PM

Pee stains. When I got the house the entire main floor was carpeted, one of the previous owners had at least 3 dogs, cats, ferrets, etc.

The floor at the bottom of the stairs going up to the second story is especially bad. The pee came dripping out when I pulled the carpet and padding up.

I never got around to getting the sander to get it cleaned up.

briansol · 08-19-2007, 04:34 PM

i hate pets in the house for this very reason. they ruin everything

anyhoo, 400 isn't too bad for a double-pane like that.

Konstruction · 08-19-2007, 04:42 PM

Ah man , nothing worse than pee stained hard wood. Youll never get it to look right again. Its something in there piss that just kills wood for stain. I would replace the wood thats stained. If you just sand and finish it, the spots will still be visible.

I cant believe people that lived there before didnt mind the pee odor rounchin smell.

James · 08-19-2007, 04:53 PM

I can't believe it either... it still reeks in the basement. I'm going to give the sanding a try and see how good I can get it.

Konstruction · 08-19-2007, 04:56 PM

Animal pee smell is the hardest to get rid of, without replacing every thing.

Good luck on the sanding... I would try to go back with a slightly darker stain in the that room to try and blend it.

James · 08-19-2007, 05:00 PM

That's what I'm hoping for. I really don't want to recarpet it because I do want to get either a puppy or a kitten one of these days.

ScrapinSTi · 08-21-2007, 02:47 PM

Are they direct replacements or new constructions? If they are direct replacements, they aren't a bad price... Because they are custom made, and you won't have to worry about removing any drywall or siding to install them... They take about 10 minutes to install...

James · 08-21-2007, 06:52 PM

They should be custom direct fit replacements.

He took some rough measurements and drew up some pricing for the 4 windows he looked at.

08-19-2007, 02:24 AM	#1
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	Windows. So I got a call back. I only had the guy measure up two sets of windows. The two without panes of glass in them are the ones I want taken care of first. The downstairs windows in the dining room; They're about 440.xx a piece to have redone with double pane glass windows. The ones in the spare rooms are slightly more expensive. I have the prices in my voicemail. Honestly I can get simple single pane windows for 200 installed, but why bother? They help, but they're not as efficient, and may not last as long.

08-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	Pee stains. When I got the house the entire main floor was carpeted, one of the previous owners had at least 3 dogs, cats, ferrets, etc. The floor at the bottom of the stairs going up to the second story is especially bad. The pee came dripping out when I pulled the carpet and padding up. I never got around to getting the sander to get it cleaned up. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

08-19-2007, 04:53 PM	#6
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	I can't believe it either... it still reeks in the basement. I'm going to give the sanding a try and see how good I can get it. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

08-19-2007, 05:00 PM	#8
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	That's what I'm hoping for. I really don't want to recarpet it because I do want to get either a puppy or a kitten one of these days. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

08-21-2007, 06:52 PM	#10
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	They should be custom direct fit replacements. He took some rough measurements and drew up some pricing for the 4 windows he looked at. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

08-19-2007, 03:14 PM	#2
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Hey 440 a piece isnt a bad price at all , IMO . Are they water stains on the floor in the corner?

08-19-2007, 04:34 PM	#4
briansol Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central CT Age: 31 Posts: 499 Rep Power: 10	i hate pets in the house for this very reason. they ruin everything anyhoo, 400 isn't too bad for a double-pane like that.

08-19-2007, 04:42 PM	#5
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Ah man , nothing worse than pee stained hard wood. Youll never get it to look right again. Its something in there piss that just kills wood for stain. I would replace the wood thats stained. If you just sand and finish it, the spots will still be visible. I cant believe people that lived there before didnt mind the pee odor rounchin smell.

08-19-2007, 04:56 PM	#7
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Animal pee smell is the hardest to get rid of, without replacing every thing. Good luck on the sanding... I would try to go back with a slightly darker stain in the that room to try and blend it.

08-21-2007, 02:47 PM	#9
ScrapinSTi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In Debt. Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Are they direct replacements or new constructions? If they are direct replacements, they aren't a bad price... Because they are custom made, and you won't have to worry about removing any drywall or siding to install them... They take about 10 minutes to install...