Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

I agree, in a world of infinite resources, wood windows win all the time. A well made wood window is gorgeous. But in the real world, it makes sense why vinyl wins most of the time. There might come a time when vinyl based windows will have the best of both: performance and aesthetics. Look how far...

I agree with all of the above. It's like any other consumer product, they are made to serve a specific demographic/end user, and the manufacturers spend the time and money on those specific aspects at the expense of others that do not appeal as strongly to their ideal buyer. At the risk of over-sim...

Those are absolutely the right metrics if energy efficient performance is of paramount importance in your decision. Easy choice if that is the case. Some folks however are less concerned with high performance, and want a rich look and feel above all else, which typically is only possible from a woo...

I've been looking for windows for some time. Initially, I was all-in on Marvin Ultimate/Infinity lines. Then I dug deeper and could not justify the price to performance ratio. This has me asking, why do the most popular window companies not make the best performing windows? They are pretty enough, b...

+1. Your research (maybe bordering on overkill...but there is a bit of self admission in the 7 year reference :lol: :lol: ) did pay off with a great product and great contractor. Keep us posted how it goes. WoW: My admission was nuanced, but you saw it. Were you a philosophy major? LOL! That said, ...

masterext wrote:I wouldnt have any worries about Dave, the guy is the best in the industry. Let him do his thing.

Then who am I to get in his way!

Delaware Mike wrote:You made a very wise decision. Dave is the Jedi Master Yoda level.

DM, I cannot tell you how reassured I am by your sentiment.

+1. Your research (maybe bordering on overkill...but there is a bit of self admission in the 7 year reference :lol: :lol: ) did pay off with a great product and great contractor. Keep us posted how it goes. WoW: My admission was nuanced, but you saw it. Were you a philosophy major? LOL! That said, ...

To paraphrase Sinead O’Connor, signing Prince (or the artist formerly known as), it’s been 7 years and some days since my window search began. It ended today with a signed contract with Dave of Strong Windows (Window4U). I’ve lurked these forums in quiet, taking in all the postings and responses, al...