Black v.s White Windows/doors trim cost
I am in the process of planing my first (and hopefully only) house. Anew construction, outside color is going to be white and I would love to have black trim windows and doors, but from what I understand is that they are generally more expensive.
Why is that? and how much more should I expect it to be?
Thank you
Comentarios (57)
Michelle Mogg
hace 6 añosDid they say anything about the black window trim fading? I am also thinking of a White House w black window trim.Shami
Autor originalhace 6 añosNo, but I am guessing there will be some fading over time. The windows are made from fiberglass (Pella Imperiva) rather than vinyl or wood painted black so I'm hoping it's more durable. I'm not sure where you looking to build in, but I live in WI and sun exposure might not be as bad as CA or something like that.... It's also just something you got to accept when dealing with black color....
- Shami agradeció a Tanisha H
simstress
hace 6 añosSingle hung means only the bottom sash moves up to let air in and out -- essentially how you would typically expect a window to operate. Double hung means the bottom sash can move up, and top sash can also move down; these sashes often "tip" inward allowing you to clean the exterior glass without having to step outside.tracy d
hace 6 añosHi! What other brands did you look at? And how did you choose Pella? Thanks for sharing!
Shami
Autor originalhace 6 añosTracy, I looked at Anderson 400, and Marvin, as those are the big 3 window makers. Went with Pella because it was priced better than the others (esp Anderson which was very expensive), the fiberglass was more durable than vinyl, and they were already painted black exterior and interior. Hope this helps....
guttut
hace 6 añosI love the look and this is such great info! Can you advise us on how much more it was verses the standard vinyl windows? 10,20,30% higher...Our current home has quite a few windows. We really want to go with the black windows like yours.
Shami agradeció a guttutShami
Autor originalhace 6 añosThe difference I had in bids was about 20% more expensive. Thing is, there were no black interior and exterior vinyl option in any of the manufacturers I looked, so had to go with the more expensive fiberglass. You should check with your window supplier, maybe things changed. I feel like black windows are a trend now so manufacturers may have that option.... Also, dark vinyl windows tend to fade with time so depending on your sun exposure......
Windermere Real Estate
hace 6 añosLove your home!! Congrats. I am looking into the black interior windows as well. I was thinking of mixing the Andersen 100 series (black inside and out) in the bedrooms for cost savings and doing a bit nicer in the kitchen. Did you hear anything bad about the Andersen 100 series? I had a bid for the Pella Impervia and it was $50K and that did not include all of my windows. Yikes.
quasiexpert
hace 6 añosDrawbacks to the 100 Series for me:
There is no double hung option.
Otherwise, they look nice & perform well IMHO.- Shami agradeció a Jennifer Cole
Chad Walker
hace 6 añosShami, love your design style. House looks amazing! Just curious how things are holding up since the build? Any major fading with the black fiberglass impervia? Has anyone else on here that has inquired want to share if they have tried the Andersons or any other black on black? Thanks in advance
Shami agradeció a Chad WalkerShami
Autor originalhace 6 años
Thanks Chad. No fading so far, but the only issue I had was that with a recent temp drop in WI (-15 degrees or so) a couple of the windows had some frost forming at the corners. My builder looked at it and will contact Pella to see whether it's a defect or just installation issue. I think the seal wasn't installed properly... we'll see. Otherwise happy with their look and function.Chad Walker
hace 6 añosOn Wisconsin... But damn those sub-zero temps! I’m in Pardeeville, WI Hoping to get some impervia single hungs for our build this spring. Your research and post has been very helpful thank you!
Chad Walker
hace 6 añosShami, I brought up the frost in the corners to my builder and he recommended an air to air exchanger install as part of my build to avoid that.
Shami agradeció a Chad WalkerDana C.
hace 6 añosI've been trying to decide between Pella's Portobello color (dark but not black) or White for the exterior. Something to consider is that replacement windows show a lot more of the window frame than in a new build situation. We want to paint the brick white and I'm concerned our traditional house will look good but trendy with a dark frame, but with no shutters white on white could look boring.. It's a $30,000+ decision and that's for vinyl!
Chad Walker
hace 6 añosThe Anderson’s and Pellas are both said to be Fiberglass. I ended up choosing the Pella Impervia also thanks to all of Shami’s research. Hoping to post some pictures within the next month or so. This is as far as we got yesterday.
Visruth Premraj
hace 6 añosHi shami,
My new home builder is quoting $495 for a single hung 2/8 x 5/0 vinyl window and an additional $135 per window to make it black (just exterior, interior stays white). Do you think the fiberglass option comes out to be cheaper than this?
Thanks in advance!
Heather Smith-Goodwin
hace 6 añosI just ordered my Anderson 100 series black/black. I had 19 windows to get and some were BIG. I will receive them next week (hopefully). I spent about 13K. It is about a 5 1/2 week wait for these so I hope they come in time.
Shami
Autor originalhace 6 añosVisruth,
Seems very expensive for a vinyl window. Does the price you have is including installation or just the windows themselves? The price I got for the Pella Imperiva (black/black fiberglass) for same size window was $480...
Visruth Premraj
hace 6 añosHi Shami, thanks for the quick reply!
I assume the price of $630 I mentioned includes installation too since this is the price they add and subtract when I add or remove windows.
Does the $480 you mentioned include installation costs? Any idea how much it was per window?
Great looking house btw! Love the corner wood accents!Shami
Autor originalhace 6 añosVisruth, my house was a new construction so the price was for the windows alone (480 for a window similar in size to yours). My builder installed them as part of the contract and I’m sure there was a cost to it. Maybe you can ask your builder for a break down of the costs.
Chad Walker
hace 5 añosHeather Smith-Goodwin any progress on yours? We had some major snags with our whole process build, very long story. Anyway Pellas got switched Andersons. I think with the patio door we were at $10k. The Pellas were right there also but Windsor Buiding Systems rescinded the offer after I got the loan and had the foundation in. Lots of frustration but it’s still coming along. Here is current photos. I guess it will be a good comparison with Shami on how the Anderson's perform/hold up vs. the Pellas in Wisconsin’s extreme weather changes.
millworkman
hace 5 añosWhich Andersen series? By switching from Pella and Jeldwen to most anything Andersen you are definitely moving up the food chain as your previous two windows are not a quality window. Unless of course you ended up with Silverline then the move is lateral.
Heather Smith-Goodwin
hace 5 añosHi Chad,
Yes, we finally got them. Of course it was not when they had said and was a big ordeal. Not happy with Anderson themselves but the windows look great and hopefully will hold up and not fade. The 100 series did not come with screens but I ended up ordering those and just got those last week.Chad Walker
hace 5 añosÚltima modificación: hace 5 añosMIllworkman- 100 series.
Thanks for the post Heather, how much did the screens run? I missed that.
Shami did the Pella Impervia include screens?Heather Smith-Goodwin
hace 5 añosThe screens for 19 windows ran about $1000.00 Chad. Not too bad to me to be able to lift the windows without letting all the bugs in. I believe the 400 series comes with them.Chad Walker
hace 5 añosSome progress. Anyone have a good texture contact in the Madison area. Skip trowel plaster or knock down drywall. Mine fell throughHeather Smith-Goodwin
hace 5 añosÚltima modificación: hace 5 añosColor palate · Más información
This is about a month ago. Almost move in ready. The front of the house gets heavy sun almost all day and the glue that binds the panes to the glass at the very top on the bottom sashes has pulled back a little on the very top of the window on about 3 windows. Thank goodness I went through a good vendor who is taking care of it for me. Andersen will be sending replacement sashes. Even though they will take their sweet time just like they did with delivering them.zthar
hace 5 añosLove the black windows, hoping to upgrade soon, appreciate all the feedback and info.
Sarah Zilan
hace 5 añosHeather - Looks AMAZINGGGG!!! This is the look we are hoping to get once we start our home project (likely a whole home reno plus addition) and hubby and I are going back and forth on the black int/black ext! I’m all about them, he’s iffy (mainly for cost/trendy reasons which I keep saying it’s not a trend, just a very classic look).
loriejjohnson
hace 5 añosThis conversation has been extremely helpful in coming to a decision on windows for our new construction. I’ve loved the look of black windows since early in the planning process, but I’ve gone back and forth, afraid to commit. We’ve decided to do black/black. I had planned to follow Shami’s lead and go with Pella Impervia. After doing a little more research I found that recently Marvin has started offering a black/black fiberglass option in their Integrity line. I’m thinking this is going to be the best choice for us. I can’t wait to get started and finally see them installed!Shami
Autor originalhace 5 añosChad,
very nice.
my windows came with screens (Now I have to get some replacement screens because grasshoppers chewed through some of them!!! Insane!). So far a couple of winters and no issues
Shami
Autor originalhace 5 añosglad this discussion helps others too. We are very happy with the windows and the black/black look. Our house is on the modern spectrum and goes well together.
interiorly did drywall return, rather than a frame and it looks sharp (while also reduced the cost of the windows overall).
Chad Walker
hace 5 añosLove the clean look drywall return Gives. They talked us out of doing the bottoms though so we have a sill there.
Zulemi Montesuma
hace 5 añosLove your idea for your house! I believe the color does not make such a big difference than the one about the window maker you select. But definitely make sure to select the right material to avoid the fading over time issue.
Chad Walker
hace 5 añosHeather Smith-Goodwin did you get your issues resolved with Anderson? Do you have pictures of said issues? i have a few already myself .
tbailey72
hace 5 añosdoes anybody know if the do the white windows inset like the black I have seen? are they the same price as the black?
mikeseiler
hace 5 añosheather....your house looks just like a house down the street. are you in brick nj?brendaewilson
hace 4 añosTrying to get a bid on my house for black framed windows inside and out, who has gotten bids and on what different kinds. I am finding they are 4xs the price of white on white but my heart is set on the other. HELP!
Rebecca Hill
hace 3 añosShami and Chad, any updates on your windows? We are getting ready to build and like everyone else here, I just discovered that black/black windows are $150 more per window. There‘s no way my husband (who is also my contractor) will let me add that cost to the budget. Just wondering if the fiberglass option ended up working out for Shami and how the glue pull back issue was resolved for Chad.
Bethany Dellagnello
hace 3 añosAgree with Rebecca--would love to hear any updates and see photos of the finished homes. I also would like to have black windows and found this post while researching the additional cost. I am disappointed that I may have to give it up for budget concerns. :(
Virginia Nguyen
hace 3 añosWhat is it about black windows that makes it so much more expensive? We are also hoping to do black windows but I am afraid it will be out of budget.
shayla
hace 3 añosdid anyone do blk Windows on the outside and white interior on the inside? very early stages of starting to build our house
Heather Smith-Goodwin
hace 3 añosShayla- I didn’t do the black/white but I know Anderson has those available. I heard they don’t take as long to receive.
Mike- No, we live in GA.
Chad- Yes we did end up getting those three window sashes replaced by Anderson. No hassle really. Just had to wait for them to be made again. We have not had any problems since.
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