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johlar
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Alside

#1 Post by johlar »

Hi
Any feedback on Alside windows?

thank you

tcmich
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#2 Post by tcmich »

I had Alside replacement windows installed about 8 years ago (10 DH and 1 casement) in my home in the Detroit area. They have been great, no problems whatsoever, saved a lot on my heat bill no call backs - really sturdy window. --tcmich :D

Ray64
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#3 Post by Ray64 »

Have had alside excaliburs 18 dh for 5 years strong window no major problems but very leaky try something else

Skydawggy
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#4 Post by Skydawggy »

Alside makes the Ultramaxx, Sheffield, Excalibur, Geneva, Centurian and a couple of new constuction models. Which one were you interested in?

zuma
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#5 Post by zuma »

Bump for any new info.

beans
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#6 Post by beans »

Howdy. We replaced out windows with Allside Sheffield model. 32X60 DH Low E, gas filled, half screen - $300 each. I installed them myself which is very very easy to do. I have found them to be very reasonable quality for what I though was a decent price. No complaints whatsoever on quality control or pricing.

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Windows on Washington
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#7 Post by Windows on Washington »

Please post back in about 2 years. I have had numerous complaints after a couple of years. Not saying that you will, I am just trying to track the lifetime cycle on these units.

Thanks.

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#8 Post by TheWindowNerd »

I would sell you those windows at $300 each but much better quality.
Where did you buy them from?

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#9 Post by Skydawggy »

anthony wrote:I would sell you those windows at $300 each but much better quality.
Where did you buy them from?

Why would you make such a comment to someone who has already purchased the windows and is almost finished installing them?

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#10 Post by windowmike »

I have installed thousands of Alside mechanical windows. Alside was the first to offer as standard; double locks, double strength glass, intercept spacer, but that was the nineties. I also dislike pocket sill and filler sills. Now Alside aka associated materials has the new enviro view products. Has anyone an opinion on these?

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Window4U (IL)
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#11 Post by Window4U (IL) »

windowmike wrote:I have installed thousands of Alside mechanical windows............
Didn't you just love tilting them in and getting a lap full of water on your pants?

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#12 Post by windowmike »

I am always learning. Is Associated Materials Alsides' parent company?

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#13 Post by Skydawggy »

windowmike wrote:I am always learning. Is Associated Materials Alsides' parent company?

Yes.

rbsheba
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#14 Post by rbsheba »

Ray64 - did you self install your windows?

zeak
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#15 Post by zeak »

I have alside windows (ultrmax) and the tilt mech has broken. Also one of the trolleys broke. Is there a trick to replaceing these?

thanks

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