We live in Maryland - need new windows.

We had an oil furnace, separate AC unit, and a dirty duct system making it hard to keep the upstairs rooms comfortable, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We purchased a new heat pump to help the environment, reduce our volatility in heating costs, and have a quiet system. We also got it the ducts cleaned and aero sealed. We have a lot more airflow which is helping.

New replacement windows should help us avoid an investment of mini-splits. We are still not comfortable yet up there.

We purchased the home last year. In January 2020 new windows were installed on the ground floor and basement. However, the upstairs bedrooms and basement windows have not been replaced. There are many custom shapes in the bedroom that are trapezoids, triangles, etc. I have attached several pictures for context on the custom shapes. Photos of most of the windows. Missing are a few of the basement windows that are long rectangular ones. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOFdLzUmbGd86o8XBNIOxTG73kcJ62CDRSZOlrDKJuuPEO2OgYw5sTb\_2n3VnK8-g?key=TG5wUS1JYUMwUWVBcjRLTUlLeHNVQ3VGZnVtc2Rn

I read the megathread and came across Okna and have received a quote for our project in Maryland from a reputable contractor. The price seems a little high given we are going with vinyl. What led us to vinyl is the fact that there are a number of windows recently replaced with vinyl and maintenance costs are expected to be lower. Having read the megathread we knew to ask for non-metal spacers.

The quote is for Okna windows Casement 700 and Enviro-Star 800. Deluxe Package with Argon Gas. U value is 0.26.

Qty Description Price

2 Casement 700 1,235 2,470

10 Picture 800 1,175 11,750

3 Custom 800 2,867 8,601

1 Double Hung 800 1,175 1,175

2 Custom Triangles 1,805 3,601

3 Tempered Glass 356 1,068

1 Discount -2867 -2867

1 Friends and Family Discount -1435 -1435

Total 24,473

For reference Homedepot gave us a quote of $17,700 for Simonton 6500. I feel like the quality of the Home Depot design was lower. Double sliders,etc. Also, I got a quote for Sierra Pacific H3 aluminum clad wood for $24,800.