Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

I know this topic is four years old but is there anything new to add at this point?
For the windows I am looking at it is a $20 upgrade, so it may be worth it.

What options on the Simonton should I ask for in order to get the best performance "E" wise and "SHG" wise taking into account air infiltration? The only decor knock against Simoton is they will not do wood finish on an almond/beige window frame and the spline on their screen fac...

Am trying to get a quote from Simonton this week. What is the issue about the sills on the UltraMaxx? I know they are fitted with drains, where as the Sheffeld is not. A lot of the recommended brands I see on this board are not available in central Oklahoma. One selling point with Alside is that we ...

Well I had Champion come in today. Good salesman, did not waste time bad mouthing other brands. He shot two prices at me, on good for today only and one good for 30 days. I told him I never accept a bid that is good here, now only. He worked some more on the other bid and got it down to 11K. About t...

The Clear Choice is a Vista, double pane window. Seems tomorrow I will be getting some prices on Simonton and Ultramax. Was told the UltraMax and Sheffield were about the same thing, just different names for the same product. I like that you can get the Alside with a faux wood grain interior. Okna a...

First timer so be gentle. I live in central Oklahoma, sunny, windy and hot. Looking at getting eight windows and a 5' patio door replaced. Brick veneer house. I have a one quote from an installer recommended by the local wholesaler for Alside. The Excalibers with a 6100 series door would cost about ...