Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Ok, got it. My old wood windows are single hung, so the top of the top sash is hidden by the top exterior stop and top parting bead. The bottom sash has enough play in it that I can't tell the squareness of the frame from it. Given this scenario, how then would you judge the "squareness" o...

I've asked about the Bainbridge, but the supplier is unsure of whether or not they can get it or the Barrington. What options would I have to specify to make the Barrington equivalent to the Bainbridge (if possible)?

Thanks WindowNerd. I would definitely get the reinforced sash with the Mezzo. As far as I can tell, I'd be sacrificing air infiltration and design pressure if I went with the Mezzo (I'm guessing mostly because of the relatively thin vinyl wall thickness). Do you think the Mezzo is poorly made (i.e. ...

What do you mean by "existing sash reveal?" My existing window frames look like what is shown in the diagram in the link below and I made the measurements as the diagram shows. (Only difference is my existing windows don't have a wooden vertical parting bead - the aluminum jamb liner has t...

I'm replacing 21 original (early 1980s) wood windows (single hung, single pane) with vinyl pocket windows. Twenty will be double hung (11 32x54, 7 32x74, 2 24x62) and one is a picture window (48x62). As far as I can tell all of the frames, sills, exterior stops, etc are in good shape. I'm planning t...

Thanks to everyone who posts on this forum, it has been very helpful. I'm replacing (DIY) 21 wood single-pane windows with white vinyl windows. Twenty will be double hung (11 32x54, 7 32x74, 2 24x62) and one is a picture window (48x62). I don't have access to several of the brands I've seen recommen...