Oh, I thought you were talking about the windows themselves, not the trim around the windows.
Yes, NRE - to have wood windows in our climate is a recipe for disaster. That’s why we are replacing the existing windows. This house had probably higher end finishes and fixtures… by the eighties standards. All rotted and in disarray, but the bones are still good. Definitely needs a CB touch. 
My house, which was built in the late 60’s, originally had 6 over 6 true divided single pane wood windows. The wood was ok for the most part, but all the window putty was falling out. So I was faced with chipping out, re-glazing, and then painting over 250 individual panes of glass. No thanks.
So I replaced them all with Marvin Infinity fiberglass windows. 15% more glass than the same-sized vinyl window because of the strength of fiberglass allows for much thinner rails and stiles, and and didn’t use the fake muntins either, which helped bring in more light. And double-pane, so I got rid of all the horrible aluminum storm windows.
And I’ll never have to paint them again!
I forget exactly where in the NE you are, but If you need a window guy, let me know, I really liked my guy.
Bummer, I am on the opposite coast, NRE! Seattle area. Wood just does not survive here, unless it has roots and grows out of the ground.
I did a ton of research back when I replaced my windows, because I am stupid about stuff like this.
The Marvin Infinity came out on top for me, and it was less than half the price of some of the more well-known brands like Pella. A bit more than a decent vinyl although much less than the high-end vinyl windows like Newpro or Schuco.
My only regret is that I couldn’t get a triple-pane, with our winters it would have been nice.
Stay far away from Renewal.
Thanks for the warning! We are getting a Pella product after seeing it in some new higher end homes here. Mr. was impressed and decided that it was what he wanted. Double-pane, because only their super high end stuff comes with triple-pane glass. Pella has a local assembly facility here where they will build the stuff, so we are supporting some local jobs.
Interesting! When I did my windows, Pella didn’t have a fiberglass product.
And they’ve given it an I-name, Impervia, to cause confusion with Marvin’s Infinity and Integrity fiberglass windows. 
bb, I must be in a different micro-climate from you. Our 50’s house still has the original single pane divided light and double hung wood windows, in good shape. We installed clad double-pane windows in remodeled rooms, though.
Maybe BunsenBurner could start her own thread? Sounds like there will be a lot to discuss about that house.
I was driving across L i g g e t t and saw that the house (3672) across the street from my agent’s Mad Men listing finally sold a few days ago. It was listed almost a year ago at $2.1 and finally sold at $1.699, which was the 4th price drop in December. So cb’s hopeful home may eventually drop but could take some time and a few steps.
The listing agents that I bought the last project from kept calling me about the listing you are referring to. They wanted me to buy it because the house across the street was listed for $1.99 ml. They didn’t even bother to stage it. I told him “two wrongs don’t make a right”. Both of the homes are over priced and the market is letting them know. A year on the market in our neighborhood is bad.
@BunsenBurner
Wow!!! That all sounds incredibly expensive. But I guess Miele appliances aren’t found at the local “scratch and dent” shop:)
Alas, CB, there was a mega scratch and dent sale first week of March, but Mr. did not allow me to even look at things before we closed on the house. That big number includes all kitchen appliances except the fridge plus extended warranty on the ovens. I will get 10% back as a rebate. We could have gone with cheaper windows, but Mr. decided that’s what he wanted. He is doing all electrical stuff, and I will paint the house inside and outside, so at least there will be some savings.
The agent for the house across the street knows it’s overpriced but the owners insist. It did go down a little. It keeps getting featured in real estate stories because of its original midcentury condition.
Is SD experiencing a very low inventory like we are here?
After seeing the magic that CB performs I decided to hire a designer for our remodel project.
Point Loma is experiencing low inventory for homes under a million. Anything under a million is snapped up even if it makes no sense. Such as a 2bd 1 ba small house in bad location. Some people think there is no such thing as a bad location but good luck selling that small house thats on a really busy street in a slight downturn!
@tx5athome
Thanks for the highest form of flattery:)
Keep us posted how the designer works out. Most designers I know can’t be bothered with finding good deals on things. They just go to the same high end places because its easiest for them.
If things proposed seem expensive try searching the Internet for solutions that have same ‘look’ but are easier on the budget. But it will be nice to have ideas on what to do with walls and architecture
One of my favorite TV shows on HGTV (now canceled) and features in HGTV Magazine is something called (I think) “High Low,” where the designer designs with the high-end stuff and then re-designs for the same look with the low-end stuff. It’s fascinating how much things can cost when they don’t have to.
I think I remember that show. I think they should have kept it on air because it is an interesting show. They will show a simple bedroom with a price tag of like $20,000 and you look around and try to figure out what in the world costs so much money in that room? It will turn out to be the night stands or something that cost $4800 each. Yikes!!! Pretty sure I can find some great nightstands with character for about $500 each!!