Casement windows fail over time (more moving parts, gravity). Stick to simple vinyl windows from a reputable manufacturer. That's kind of important as it's the most delicate part of the window and the thing you'll likely need to replace or repair. The screens in all my windows are easily removable and replaceable. Not sure what is magic about their windows, but I wouldn't be won over by any fancy retractable screens etc. Now I see they're a legitimate company, with a silly name. I read the history of Magic Windows - at first I was going to dismiss them as some nonsense company with a silly name.
This included all labor to remove the old windows, rip it down to the brick, put new 2圆 wood framing in the brick openings, install the windows, spray-foam, aluminum exterior trim and solid poplar wood interior casing, bullnose sills etc. Averaged about $1,200 per window installed, brick to brick, with exterior aluminum trim and interior solid wood trim to match the period of the house. Pretty much all the bells and whistles.ġ7 windows in total I think. 60/40 split, divided lights in upper window with spacers inside the glass (solid single window with spacers between the glass to look like true divided light windows), factory painted wood interiors etc.
I replaced all the windows in my 1910 solid brick home with Andersen A Series double hung windows in 2013. You need solid construction, quality materials, a company to stand behind the product and equally important to all of this, proper installation. You don't need gimmicks and features with windows. The condo board wanted to support local unique business, but it’s not really worth the extra money or uniqueness. Back in 2011, it was rated one of the best windows in efficiency, probably not so much now. Honestly, I would not get their product due to numerous questionably saftety factors and versatility. I don’t think it was installed tight enough since sometimes the screen gets loose.
My bug screen ripped and requires service.
I don’t have a clue how to take it apart or service it properly. My condo board had a 40 years warranty, but service from a technician is often slow and backlogged. But blackout screen is good for blocking everything, but maybe you want to look out at night, and still retain your privacy? With a blind, you can open and close to let light in and see into outside. Lastly, the functions of bug net and black out screen is good, but not very versatile. I think the previous owner left the windows open without the bug net and sometimes leaves, insects get into the rails which is a pain to clean. There isn’t really anything that would prevent you climbing or jumping out the window, other than a bug screen held by a flimsy plastic clip. When you open the window, you slide it out and in. Safety wise, not sure how this can be good if you have kids around. Broke one or two and got replacement, but if you don’t clip it and press tight, sometimes the screen retract and make a loud bang noise.
The bug net screen or the black out screen is held by a flimsy plastic clip.
Originally thought it was a cool concept. Recently bought a townhouse that has magic windows installed.