Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

The concerns about the weight of triple pane have been on the balances, casement (crank out)hardware and seal failure. The balance concern is kind of silly because the unit used in any given window size has to account for it's weight and the size of the sash. All this is figured out in advance so th...

Are you talking about replacements? Nationally you will get sucked into the Big Box stores and their not so great offerings. In your local market you can do better by checking out small wholesalers and small lumberyards willing to sell you direct. Oftentimes a window is sold as a high-end product in...

Actually, the Jambsill guard product does telescope a few inches (for abnormal RO's) and each size increment "overlaps" the next. You do have to pick the jamb width too. I have one for a customer right in front of me, so i was able to rechecked my facts. The way they package these things i...

Every manufacturer has to deal with the condensation issue. The more upfront they are - the easier it is to deal with a hystericle new window owner. I used to sell a "no name" window and i carried all the written info (regarding condensation) in my bag from Andersen etc and also whoever wa...

Update on Farley Windows. They basically pulled out of the US except for a few distributors to handle whatever business they can get. No more company reps to look at those leaky window complaints.

I agree with jsmomo in the sense that a manufacturer will always (hopefully always) put the same sticker on the same side of the glass. If the glass packs had any stickers on them - the advertising type like "Anderson Windows" will always face out. Other info like NFRC certifications, u-va...

Project-out windows (casements, awnings etc) do cost more, especially in a Double Hung market like New England. If you were to go to, say - Montreal, it is the exact opposite. Harvey is a respected regional manufacturer who definately gets a slight premium for their products. Vinyl windows meeting t...