Swampy asked:


I noticed in the movies they do it so easily! But I used to sell windows at home depot, and some of our windows are pretty sturdy! I don’t think even a 200lb man swinging in from eight or ten feet can break through the frame. I live in a hi-rise apartment building and the windows are aluminum with double glass. It would be possible for a man to swing through the glass, but he would have to be deadly accurate, or he would hit the middle frame that divides the top and bottom panes. If he hit that part he could probably knock the whole damn thing in, still, to actually come crashing in perfectly 100% of the time, is unlikely. Then to assume a shooting position immediately?! is even more difficult. I guess my question is: Are these guys THAT good? or do they have a special trick they use to penetrate windows in one smooth motion? Do they use a shotgun with “door duster” ammo? And do they get briefed with what the windows are made of if possible?

Arletha

Kelly asked:


I have 14 double hung windows that need to be replaced. All are twin (meaning 2 windows side by side). They are wood single pane. The sills need replacing too. When buying replacement windows, are the whole window and frame (and sill) replaced? I’m looking for vinyl replacements, low e, low solar gain, double pane.

I had one estimate of $8200! Dang. That was a lot more than I expected. I’ve priced the ones at Home Depot and for my size he quoted me a price of $200 each (Not including installation).

This whole window replacement thing is really confusing. Thanks for any and all help!

Simone

Nancy B asked:


I have 18 windows in my home. Home depot quoted me $12,000 to replace them all with double panes, double hung simonton windows. Is that a reasonable price?

Eduardo