05:21AM | 02/01/10
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I was so surprised to see this post. We purchased our home, new, in 1976 and, today, in 2013, the Caradco windows that were in the home seem to be as good as the day they were put in.
We did put storm windows/screens over all the windows within a year of moving in, but those Caradco windows are nice and tight and there isn't a sign of rot anywhere.
In fact, when a realtor had recently mentioned replacing the windows (it's time for us to move), I actually thought he was crazy for suggesting perfectly good, functioning windows to be replaced. When I asked why, his response was that anything over 25 years old is considered old.
Why should a sound, tight window be replaced--even if it's a 100 years old.
The only thing I didn't like about these windows were the springs--entirely unnecessary with the flexible metal side grooves which keep the windows neat and tight. which they still are. So much so that I came across this post only by looking for replacement grilles for a couple of them. Stunned by the post for I still love my Caradco windows and am so very sorry that someone else didn't have a similar experience.
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