I've starting to receive some quotes. Technically, what are the major differences between the ProBuilder and 5500. I have a small stucco/block house that I'm remodeling and am not sure if I should spend the extra for the 5500 due to the worth of my house.
If I do decide to go with the ProBuilder are there any options that I should definitely get. Right now I'm looking at double strength, low E Argon filled gas. The double strength adds $20 per window. I'm assuming that it is worth it.
Thanks for all the help.
Luke Miller
Difference between Simonton ProBuilder and 5500
Not familiar with the ProBuilder, maybe you mean the ProFinish.
If so, the ProFinish is Simonton's new construction single hung window. It is quite flimsy and not worthy of use in a remodel application, IMO, unless it is for a rent house, or a house that you are planning to resell in a short period of time.
The 5500 series is a much better window, and well suited for replacement applications. For an additonal $30.00 a window, the 5500 can be upgraded to the Super Spacer IG unit with sash reinforcement.
If so, the ProFinish is Simonton's new construction single hung window. It is quite flimsy and not worthy of use in a remodel application, IMO, unless it is for a rent house, or a house that you are planning to resell in a short period of time.
The 5500 series is a much better window, and well suited for replacement applications. For an additonal $30.00 a window, the 5500 can be upgraded to the Super Spacer IG unit with sash reinforcement.
Thanks Randy for your observations. Yes I did mean ProFinish. My house used to be a rental and I see myself staying here 5 years or less. I want to make sure I don't go overboard and put in more window that what I need. But I also want to make sure that I get good enough.
If the ProFinish is "quite flimsey", is it really worth the extra over what a window would cost at THD or Lowes? I'm assuming that the installation portion would be the same whether I went with the 5500 or ProFinish. If so, about how much extra should the 5500 be per window?
TIA
Luke
If the ProFinish is "quite flimsey", is it really worth the extra over what a window would cost at THD or Lowes? I'm assuming that the installation portion would be the same whether I went with the 5500 or ProFinish. If so, about how much extra should the 5500 be per window?
TIA
Luke
There are actually four different windows in the ProFinish line.
The ProFinish Builder that is the low end with a nail fin and a single hung window, slider and picture window only.
The Profinish Contractor that is a bit better with a J channel flange and the availability of both a single and double hung and a complete casement line
The ProFinish Master is the same as the Contractor but all the windows are DP-50
The ProFinish Brickmould is basically the same quality as the PF contractor with a wider profile on the exterior to make the appearance of a brickmould. Simonton is still in the process of rolling off the product line at this time they have single hung, sliders, picture windows and a few geometric shapes available.
Bill
The ProFinish Builder that is the low end with a nail fin and a single hung window, slider and picture window only.
The Profinish Contractor that is a bit better with a J channel flange and the availability of both a single and double hung and a complete casement line
The ProFinish Master is the same as the Contractor but all the windows are DP-50
The ProFinish Brickmould is basically the same quality as the PF contractor with a wider profile on the exterior to make the appearance of a brickmould. Simonton is still in the process of rolling off the product line at this time they have single hung, sliders, picture windows and a few geometric shapes available.
Bill
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