Windows, on the cheap ( how)

[karlamaria]

I am at a loss as to the prices of windows and need 2 for my coop beings built. What do you all do to save money on windows you can open for summer.?

 

[acechicks]

We made our to save money. We made them out of Plexiglas. We also put hinges on them so we can open them up. I have a page made with picture of my coop is you want to take a look. Hope that helps good luck.

 

[ChickChickChicky]

Keep a good lookout on craigslist, lots of time you'll find free windows (or at least free sashes, which u can easily make into open/close windows wil a couple of hinges). Don't overlook just using aluminum storm windows, I used one for one of my coop windows, I just tape a sheet of plastic on the inside of it in winter and it works out just fine. Also check out a Habitat for Humanity ReStore if you have one in your area.

 

[leadwolf1]

Check out ebay for shed windows...we found ours for quite a reasonable price on there.

 

[gardendufus]

I went to the Habitat for Humanity Restore. After looking at their windows and deciding I didn't even want to spend $30 apiece for windows, I wandered into their outside yard (where they kept large stuff, roofing tiles, etc.).

On every trip I made, I found windows out back that had some flaw in them, that in their minds made them not salesworthy. I asked how much they would take for them and each time was told, nothing, just drive your car around and we will load them up for you.

Now I have more windows than I want. Come on down to the springs and I'll give them to ya!

 

[Spookwriter]

I just bought those five (5) 4 foot tall, three foot wide
single pane alumium windows plus a new sliding patio
door and a small 24x24 window for $100 on craigslist,
about 50 mile from the house.

I didn't even try to beat him down on the price.

So...my choice is craigslist or local trader papers.

 

[Bipolar_Hippo]

I found some large windows for cheap and took them to a glass shop and had them cut to my size. I then cut some frames and installed the glass. 5 windows cost me 23 dollars with the glass cutting.

 

[Creed Bennett]

I used some clearance storm windows from Lowe's on my last build. They were $18 I think.
I also found some GE lexan greenhouse panel scraps that had been thrown away. I've made several windows and doors for my other coops out of it. It's some tough stuff.

 

[gale65]

We got ours from a Restore shop also. We don't have a local one but I just happened to be in a town that did for one of my kids' activities when we needed them. So I was able to stop there (and actually at another that was on our way home) and got 5 windows for $35. They are just cheap storm windows but fine for our coop.

 

[Wissa38]

We got ours from a local salvage shop. Thermal pane window for $5. The rest we built from plexi glass (we put them into frames so we could open them in the warmer weather).