House Windows. AWS?

[Jaynie1028]

Hey, I am just wondering if anyone knows a company that is called AWS? I just bought my house a few months ago and all the windows in the house are stamped with AWS. My house was built in 1995 I have tried everything to find out what company windows these are but cant find anything online. The only thing I found was America standard windows but that is not my windows. Does anyone have AWS windors?

I have been looking to get all my windows replaced in my house. I had sears at my house tonight for over 3 hours. They want almost 20,000 to replace all windows. Tomorrow night I have 4 seasons coming.

Does anyone know of a really good window company?

Thanks

 

[darkdrako]

Does the A have a star in the middle. If it does its probably American Window Systems.

In the office I work at, we use mostly Anderson windows. The make pretty good windows for a decent price. How many windows are you replacing? 20,000 dollars seems about right for a whole house.

 

[Jaynie1028]

Hey not to sure about the star but will look as soon as I get home. I am replacing 14 windows. I had 4 seasons last night and they want 13,000 for the whole house. I guess that's a little better then 20,000.

Thanks

 

[jerl77]

do it your self it so easy

 

[Jaynie1028]

No we would have no clue on how to do that. Besides my house is two stories.

 

[Jaynie1028]

The windows only have a marking on the top left side in the fram between the two panes of glass. it is stamped with AWS-l

I cant find any information on these windows. anyone have any ideas?

Also has anyone ever delt with 4 seasons?

 

[jaa1456]

You might be able to find a small home improvement company to do it at a better price. I like anderson windows as well

 

[TimberTDI]

Do not find "small home improvement company to do it at a better price."

You are about to undertake a large capital investment in your property. Find someone that is a reputable window installer, who installs reputable windows. I can guarantee that if three years down the road you have a problem with one of the windows you're going to have a hard time finding the "small" guy.

Even if you decide to use name brand windows (pella/ anderson) the first thing they will ask on a warranty claim is who did the install. If it wasn't by a certified installer, you're going to have a difficult time dealing with the window company.

Here's a review on Four Seasons, you be the judge:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/long-island/755404-four-seasons-windows-w-conservaglass-reviews.html

Steven

 

[jaa1456]

Do not find "small home improvement company to do it at a better price."

You are about to undertake a large capital investment in your property. Find someone that is a reputable window installer, who installs reputable windows. I can guarantee that if three years down the road you have a problem with one of the windows you're going to have a hard time finding the "small" guy.

Even if you decide to use name brand windows (pella/ anderson) the first thing they will ask on a warranty claim is who did the install. If it wasn't by a certified installer, you're going to have a difficult time dealing with the window company.

Here's a review on Four Seasons, you be the judge:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/long-island/755404-four-seasons-windows-w-conservaglass-reviews.html

Steven

Yea you can go with a smaller company, There are companies that are certified and make sure they are insured. Large companies are not the only ones that are certified you know.

 

[TimberTDI]

Who said anything about large companies being better than small guys? If you're going to quote me at least read what I wrote and don't put words in my mouth.

" Find someone that is a reputable window installer, who installs reputable windows."

 

[jaa1456]

Who said anything about large companies being better than small guys? If you're going to quote me at least read what I wrote and don't put words in my mouth.

" Find someone that is a reputable window installer, who installs reputable windows."

I didn't put words into your mouth, That is pretty much what you said. I said look for a smaller company for a better price and you said don't go with them, because they are not certified. Man you Timbermen are something else. By the way Home Depot will have a list of companies that are certified and insured to install Anderson windows. Home Depot carries Anderson windows.

 

[Jaynie1028]

no fighting Boys. Thanks for all the advise. I am going to be meeting with Home depot this week. They are coming Wed night. I hope they have a good product. I really like 4 seasons windows but they were very high in price and Im not sure about them I read a lot that they are going out of business.

thanks so much.

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

i know a guy that works for windows we are in bay ridge brooklyn hes a master installer and he may be able to help you, and im sorry you cant do it yourself cause doing windows is awesome i did them when i was doing contractor work, i think i have done it all, you may even be able to go to home depot or lowes they usually have weekly classes on do it yourself home improvements! believe me its easy!!

 

[Jaynie1028]

Im a female. I think I would drop everyone... haha.

but thanks in believing in me.