Sandra/Victor
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Wooden Doors/Windows
We have recently purchased 'a fixer upper' (concrete block
construction) in Asuncion. We need to replace all the
doors/windows and are looking for a credible manufacturer
or supplier in the Ensenada area - suggestions/recommendations,
'words of wisdom would be much appreciated...
'Sointula duet'
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BajaGringo
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Buy on Craigs List out of San Diego and bring them down if you can....
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bajadock
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Armando Gonzales and team built my Punta Banda house in 2007. He has an excellent reputation, has good people skills and speaks english.
Armando's brother, a carpenter in Rosarito, built my 18 pine doors. Give Armando a call and tell him Señor Doc sent you.
cell 044(646)171-6806.
I chose double pane VINYL windows, purchased in Ensenada. GOOD LUCK on your project and we'll all look forward to photos on your progress!
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bajabound2005
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Doc, either you need to lose that poinsettia (out of season) or get a new pic! Besides, I don't think you still have those chairs in your living
room!!!
But I second Doc's suggestion. You don't want WOOD windows (munch, munch, munch, I can hear the termites now) - go for vinyl. But Doc's doors are
VERY nice.
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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bajaguy
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I believe there is an AMSCO window dealer/manufacturer on Reforma across from the Waldo Dollar store and near De Volada Coffee.
They do vinyl double panes....Should also do custom sizes
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Russ
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I like WOOD. I like the look of it and having an opening that opens completely is important during the hot season. So far, 9 years, no munchers on the
doors and windows. I do use chemicals though about once a year and spray "Home Guard" around the outside and under cabinets several times a year.
There are problems with wood doors & windows though. Swelling is the biggest pain. Screens, on mine are one piece and removable but a bit of a
pain when you want to close the windows. All my doors and windows open out, it helps some during the major storms here to keep water out. The local
craftsmen here are giving really good prices now. And for an older block building matching the opening is easier with wood. Just my 2¢
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rob
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Bajadock - did you get your vinyl windows from the same place as Bajaguy mentions? (AMSCO) Or can you tell me where you got yours?
I am making a trip up to San Diego to collect a replacement kitchen cabinet for one eaten by termites and if I take the truck, could probably buy
needed windows at the same time.
Thanks!
PS Watch those termites!! Ours came through a poured concrete pad . . .
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bajadock
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Two vinyl window vendors in Ensenada for you:
1. VIALPRO DE ENSENADA, S.A. DE C.V. - FABRICACION DE VENTANAS(646)1763051,763045
AVENIDA BRAVO 468 - COLONIA AVIACION - 22840 - ENSENADA - BAJA CALIFORNIA
2. http://www.thehomewindows.com/inside/local.html
[Edited on 3-9-2009 by bajadock]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
I believe there is an AMSCO window dealer/manufacturer on Reforma across from the Waldo Dollar store and near De Volada Coffee.
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Actually, AMS/AMSCO is on the opposite side of Reforma, adjacent to the Ford dealer. I got all of my windows there.
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bajaguy
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Thanks for the update, Dennis. I remembered seeing their sign, just couldn't plot it correctly
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schwlind
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We bought vinyl windows and fiberglass doors...
Found most of them at El Cheapo Construction materials just north of Colonia Guerrero (east side of street).
Most of what they carry is used or ordered for a project and never used... so finding just what you're looking for is iffy, but as an example, we
found 8' thermopane glass/fiberglass french doors which we love and most of the thermopane sliding windows required for our house. Thus far we have
not been disappointed and they seem to be holding up well. Now if I could just figure out a way to keep my door hardware from having to be replaced
about every two years. 
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shari
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just wanted to extend a warm welcome to Victor and Sandra...they are wonderful folks who will be a great addition to the community...hurry up and get
back to put your garden in amigos!
(guys you might want to do a little introduction here on the board...tell us a bit about yourselves)
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rob
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Thanks Dennis and Bajadock!
Anyone want to buy the 500 towels we use during storms from our inward-opening (any raindrop hitting the window guaranteed entry to the house), 5
year-old rusted steel windows that were promised to last 15-20 years?
Rob
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