Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

After extensive research I've decided to go with the Okna Insultec 500 series windows. With the knowledge gained via these boards (thanks everyone!), I had narrowed my choices to the Gorell 5100 series and the Okna 500 series windows. In my area, Rochester, NY, I felt the triple pane window, with lo...

Many thanks for the suggestions.

I don't know solar mass my rooms have, but my stomach has plenty!

Now I have to get estimates from dealers/installers.

Thank you gentlemen!

Would anyone have any recommendations as to glass package?

After utilizing the information provided on this thread, I have narrowed my choices to the following manufacturers, in no particular order: 1) Okna 500 Series 2) Gorell 5100-5300 Series 3) Ply Gem Premium 4) Sunrise Restorations/Vanguard 5) Comfort Duraguard (locally manufactured with good reviews) ...

You guys are very helpful and since I'm in first grade with my knowledge of windows, thank you for sharing your PHD knowledge.

There is a lot to learn. Another question I have is how much noise reduction is there with a triple pane glass with gas fill, versus a double pane air filled window I want to replace? I would like to reduce noise with the new windows. I've read that Gorell has an Armor Glass that is supposed to redu...

Thanks again WOW & no problem on your colleague being a ways away. I'll keep researching to be able to make the best decision possible.

Thank you WOW & Ranger for the replies and suggestions. WOW, I am located in the Finger Lakes region near the city of Canandaigua, NY (closest larger city is Rochester, NY) and am interested in your contact that does installation. I am familiarizing myself with the terminology & specifics re...

I am just starting to research vinyl windows to replace 24 of them in my home. I live in Western NY where the temperature is 90+ in the summer and below zero in the winter. Since there are numerous window manufacturers to wade through, I was wondering if anyone could offer their expertise/experience...

With the info provided, I'll be passing on the Energycore windows. Thank you Windows4u and HomeSealed, I appreciate it.

Thanks.

So they appear to be comparable to other manufacturers such as Simonton, Okna, Gorel etc.?

Does anyone have any information, or experience with MI EnergyCore Windows?