Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Thanks again to all of you who have responded to my request for help in choosing between two proposals I received to replace the windows in our home. You have unanimously recommended the Soft-Lite Imperial LS window over the Alside Sheffield and UltraMaxx windows, and in very strong terms: • “The Im...

Thanks for the prompt feedback, guys. I suspected the Soft-Lite windows were the way to go, but your professional feedback has given me the confidence to proceed. I noticed that each of you who responded are window dealers/installers. If you were installing windows on my home (brick veneer, limeston...

The proposals were listed in alphabetical order ("Alside" comes before "Soft-Lite"). I apologize for the confusion. I edited my original post to refer to them as Proposal A and Proposal B instead.

Hi, everyone. I recently received several proposals to replace ten windows in my single-story, brick veneer home built in 1950 and located in the north suburbs of Chicago. The windows to be replaced are (measurements are W x H): *Five aluminum awning windows that are 51.5" x 36.5", *Two al...

Hi, everyone. I am actively seeking to hire a contractor to replace ten of the eleven windows in my 3BR ranch home in the north suburbs of Chicago. The home was built in 1950 and all of the windows and doors appear to be original to the home. The home has a brick facade and R-38 insulation in the at...