Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

HomeSealed wrote: ↑Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:33 pm It doesn't matter what the NFRC recognizes as they don't do structural testing at all (no dp, no air or water infiltration). Their listing of AI on the NFRC label is a disservice to consumers for that reason in my honest opinion.

I agree

I appreciate your response and the information provided. I am in no way portraying, or am under the illusion that Simonton is the best window on the market. But to say the window, in general, is drafty and flimsy is incorrect. It may be drafty when comparing the same size window of another manufact...

5500 drafty and thin extrusions. Many years ago they were a primary offering for us. We became more concerned with AL, and gladly moved to so much better product. Is this your opinion or do you have hard data to support this? First, please provide the "thin extrusion" data. I'm guessing y...

Ricknez wrote: ↑Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:11 pm Simonton is also a very outdated design and very bulky looking. I will leave it at that.

I agree with you. They are definitely on the bulky side.

5500 drafty and thin extrusions. Many years ago they were a primary offering for us. We became more concerned with AL, and gladly moved to so much better product. Is this your opinion or do you have hard data to support this? First, please provide the "thin extrusion" data. I'm guessing y...

It is worth the difference. The 5500 is flimsy and drafty. theWindowNerd Not to resurrect an old thread but please elaborate on "The 5500 is flimsy and drafty". I've sold countless Simonton 5500s over the past 15 years and have not a single problem with any of them here in South Louisiana...

I know I'm a little late to the party but I used to sell the Don Young aluminum window here in Louisiana. It's an excellent aluminum window with a thermally broken frame and sash. The prices you've been quoted look on the high side. The highest quote is at $15 per united inch which is, in my opinion...