[Greenbuilding] Windows

[Benjamin Pratt]

On an old house with original woodwork, I do agree that it is a shame to
replace, beautiful, original windows if they are restorable. They are
usually made of better quality materials, and better workmanship. Than
anything you can buy new today. If in the restoration, you take steps to
make them more airtight they payback on the restoration will be relatively
quick.


b e n j a m i n p r a t t

professor art+design
the university of wisconsin stout

On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 12:13 AM, Michael O'Brien <obrien at hevanet.com>
wrote:

> Hi, guys--
>
> Do buyers evaluate replacing windows solely on payback? There are so many
> different window amenities and features that each buyer weights differently
> (but collectively). Easier hardware, better visibility, solar glass, less
> maintenance--and many more. For example I did not want any PVC in my house
> so paid for fiberglass frames. Not saying that should be your choice, just
> an example of a reason other than payback.
>
> Best, Mike
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 21, 2015, at 7:25 PM, Gennaro Brooks-Church - Eco Brooklyn <
> info at ecobrooklyn.com> wrote:
>
> is this true?:
> You'll NEVER save money with replacement windows. There is no return on
> investment EVER because it would take a minimum of 40 yrs to see a return
> and no replacement window would last that long before needing replaced
> again. The data is out there. There have been thermal imaging studies done
> on the efficiency of original windows and on opening both sashes for air
> condition. Very efficient. With a minimal amount of work, any home owner
> can restore original windows, for cheaper than the cost of replacement, and
> have a much higher quality window that will last another 100 yrs."
>
>
> --
> Gennaro Brooks-Church
> Director, Eco Brooklyn Inc.
> Cell: 1 347 244 3016 USA
> www.EcoBrooklyn.com
> 22 2nd St; Brooklyn, NY 11231
>
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