Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

I read it on Consumer's Report in 2007...Oct. They recommended Alside highly.
Have you heard anything about Alliance windows?

I am wondering how long replacement vinyl windows last...are they durable? Right now, we are considering Alliance. They have a great web site that states that they have a high quality window. They have a life time warranty. Are most windows in pretty good shape after 25-30 years...or are we going to...

I need help....my installer (who is excellent) recommended the Sheffield by Alside. When I voiced concern about the loss of glass (I read about this onlinne), he then recommended Alliance. He WAS going to recommend Soft-lite, but I need beige on the inside and brown on the outside. And he said that ...

My installer knows my concern about the loss of glass...so he recommended I consider Alliance. He said it was just as good a quality as Sheffield, but it would be more expensive. He is checking prices now. It is more expensive because he has to go through a dealer, also. With the Sheffield he could ...

Is soft lite a good replacement window? Have any of you had them in your home? Would they be better than Sheffield? I live in Indiana and the dealer is in Michigan. Do you think that would be a problem if I need warranty work? One thing my instller liked about Sheffield was that he bought directly f...

Do any of you have any opinions about all of this....like have you ever heard of Alliance?

I called my installer and he said that he could get the soft lite like you said...he was double-checking. He also recommended Alliance. Have you ever heard of them? He is going to measure a Sheffield and a Soft Lite and let me know how much glass I would be losing if I went with the Sheffield. This ...

I have done some research and found that Alside Sheffield is an excellent window except for the fact that the design is outdated....meaning it loses more glass space than other windows. He would prefer to sell me the Excalibur..by Alside...because it would show more glass. And he said he can get oth...

Thank you! I will look into those!!
Anyone else have an opinion??

P.S. Could you tell me how these two windows are lacking? I know Alside's lower end windows are not so great....but I read that the Sheffield got great reviews from Consumer's Report as being very reliable, convenient, and easy to operate, etc. And Champion toots their own horn so loud as being the ...

Thank you for your quick response!
May I ask.....who would you recommend.?..give a few choices if possible....thanks! We are looking for a vinyl with a lifetime warranty that does not have condensation....good quality, etc. that will qualify for the tax credit...

I got cut off before I was finished...so, to continue: I have read that it is extremely important to have your window installed by a professional. Well, the Alside would be installed by a man who has had his own window installation business for over 25 years and has excellent references. He does his...

Please help. I am trying to decide between Champion installed by Champion installers VS ALSIDE Sheffield installed by a licensed contractor who has been installing their vinyl windows for over 25 years and is highly recommended by many people. Champion gave me a high pressure pitch that their window...