All Forum Posts by: Ian Saingarm

Wanted to follow up on this and say two things.

1) replacing windows was very easy.  Pull the trim, pull out the windows/frames.  Shim/adjust frame for new same size or smaller window.  Level it, screw it down.

2) home depot costs on custom window sizes for drop ins was very cost effective. Between that an using restore, we have all new windows for about 1/5th the cost of quotes we got.

@Tom Shallcross Awesome thank you!!!

@David Hildebrandt thank you!  I did not know about thumbtack.

@Tom Shallcross thank you for all the advice!

I removed one window, it was aluminum frame within a wood frame, if that makes sense.  One of the windows I need to do is apparently actually a true wood frame window; large picture style window.  I can't seem to find the exact size windows so I was going to do slightly smaller windows, then build up the sides with some framing, and then get a drywall guy to tidy up the insides.  We will be doing flashing and the surrounding insulation like you mention.  LMK if that sounds right?  Much appreciated!

Hi there, on a cedar shingle sided house with a mix of old aluminum and wood framed windows, is it best to just measure and order from a place like home depot?  We have all the siding off, so it seems now is the time, just want to figure out the most cost effective way.  Any help is appreciated!

 Johan how does the price compared to HD or lowes stuff?

@Noelle Saingarm

Darn it I teach a class at COCC tues/thurs eves, I'll make the next one!

Ian

We purchased a SFR bank owned for 210k that brings in 1700/month. And currently are in a flip, its just hard to find stuff of course here in Bend.

Yes it is really hard to find deals!  The rental market is really strong right now but there is also a ton of new building, so I'm not sure as those come online how it will affect the rental market.

Ian

I could do that.  Does Mcmenamins have a quiet area we can talk?  The bottle shop was good because they kinda let us put some tables together on the non bar side and it was never too busy, everyone had their own tab.  Open to options

@Josh Garner thank you for the reply.  Hows it looking out that way?  

We are lucky enough to be able to travel so we were going to try to find some good areas, stay a while, and learn the local market.  Hoping to get some contacts through BP.

Thanks!

Ian