Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

For our vinyl replacement project, all of the existing exterior wood trim around the windows will be wrapped with aluminum coil. A big concern I have is water getting behind the aluminum coil (cap/wrap) and rotting the wood. How should this be installed so that water doesn't get into it. It's my und...

I have so many questions about buying windows, so I'll try to keep this as simple as possible. I have looked at lots of vinyl windows and the one that looks the best to me is the Sunrise Verde. I have been quoted approximately $700/window that includes aluminum capping on the trim, clean up, Solar S...

Thank you for your responses. I'm going to look into this some more.

I was wondering about certifications or licenses that are needed or recommended for window companies. I have found a window company with solid references and has been around for a long time. However, they are not a licensed general contractor. I was wondering if that is a concern. The cost of our pr...

I am considering getting high end vinyl windows for our entire home. I have seen the Sunrise and Okna 800 and like both of them. The Sunrise may look a little better but I'm worried about the sash not being as strong as its competitors. In addition to replacing the double-hung windows, I also have s...