Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

"Just because the Simonton is an older design does not mean it it is made from a lower grade of vinyl or. Is using cheap part"

Who said that it was?

"I do not see it’s performance shrinking anymore than the Okna or some other top performer"

Who said it would?

One more in agreement with the other guys. Sunrise’s Essentials line shouldn’t be in consideration at all. Dealers who offer it are merely piggy-backing on the reputation of the primary window lines to sell a low-end model that is sub-par in every way. Simonton is a poor performer from the start and...

AGM Windows is a great company to deal with in New Jersey, if they service your area. I’d recommend contacting them.

If your windows are being installed with nailing fins, the interior trim will have to be removed in order to use spray foam to air seal. It’s worth doing, since this is the time to get it right.

Glad to hear that your projects have gone well!

I agree with WoW, and wouldn’t sweat it.

According to the owner (Chuck Langham) in the comments section under the video, in response to concern about not using shims: "I appreciate your comments and concerns for how the window was installed. How do we know the window is level and plumb? Since these are custom made windows there is no ...

Flo, because TDI has become so difficult to deal with, many window contractors have pulled out of serving the coastal area, including me. Unfortunately, that doesn’t leave homeowners with a lot of good options for window replacement. Norandex has two manufacturers who private label for them - Simont...

I agree with foaming behind the brick, however I disagree with other aspects. 1) They should have used shims to ensure the window is level and square. They never put a level on the window, which is puzzling. 2) He said they put six screws in the sliding window, two at the upper corners, two at the l...

The Traditions is a private label window that is offered to select dealers in protected territories. While it has couple of extra bells and whistles, it’s no better than the Presidential or the Energy Master. I wouldn’t pay more for the Traditions. Todd is right for most of the country, but unfortun...

You’re very welcome. Let us know how the project goes.

I’m not a fan of the auto lock on any window as they tend to become problematic over time, in my experience.

The Styleline is a pocket sill, and that’s always a bad design. Stick with a sloped sill and you’ll be much happier in the years to come.

Since you are looking for long-term durability and performance, the Okna is far superior in construction and therefore the best choice.

If you’ll post some photos of what you have (top and bottom) it will help us in advising you as to the best course of action.

You should be able to find Soft-lite and Sunrise there. You might also luck out and get an Okna dealer in your area. That would be a good start. Get at least two quotes from contractors offering better quality products to give you a good baseline of what’s reasonable.