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by stevet
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: New Simonton 5500’s
Replies: 20
Views: 17173

Re: New Simonton 5500’s

Just a data point. I was able to find Simonton windows for a bit less than you quoted, but I also had a ton of additional work done so I'm sure helped my contractor be more aggressive. Speaking from a homeowner's perspective, now is an AWESOME time to do home improvement projects. Contractors were M...
by stevet
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: New Simonton 5500’s
Replies: 20
Views: 17173

Re: New Simonton 5500’s

There is no good way I found to find all Simonton dealers in the Chicagoland area. I can give you the name of mine if you would like. His prices were aggressive and the installers are pretty good.
by stevet
Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: New Simonton 5500’s
Replies: 20
Views: 17173

New Simonton 5500’s

I live in the Chicagoland area and just had 13 new DH Simonton 5500’s installed in my 2-story home last week. We were replacing 15 year old cheap contractor grade double pane windows. I went with the double pane, super-spacer, argon, etc. It was fairly cold last week (below zero at times) and was ve...
by stevet
Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:39 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Republic Classic III
Replies: 3
Views: 1898

Re: Republic Classic III

Thanks for the reply. Have you since replaced your Republic windows? If so, what brand did you replace them with and did you see any significant improvements over Republic? Thanks in advance for the help.
by stevet
Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Republic Classic III
Replies: 3
Views: 1898

Republic Classic III

I’ve seen a lot of negative comments on the Republic window line and I was just curious if someone has seen any unbiased reviews of their products? I’m looking at the Republic Classic III window with the Low-Ehp4 glass and argon gas. Additionally, does anyone have Republic windows in their house? If...