Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

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I know I'm playing with fire... I half expect their bid to change once they come out and remeasure for the actual order. We'll see.

Ok thanks all! I'll let you know how it turns out in the fall... Hopefully I didn't make a mistake going with the low bid. I did speak with the Richlin rep regarding the structural ratings. What they said was silver and gold are the same standards as far as performance, but to get gold you have to t...

They said they use OSI quad. Should I insist on quad max?

Thanks Nerd, It's not that I have to spell this out, it's that I want it indicated in the contract that these materials will be used so they don't cheap out on me once I sign the contract. I'm just anal... I agree that if the windows are measured correctly then FG shouldn't have to be used. I think ...

I haven't been able to find much info on the structural data. They have AAMA on their website and I was able to find the data but I don't know what all the numbers mean. There is no silver or gold indicator... https://fgiaonline.org/cpd?page=1&manufacturer=1074&operatorType=&performanceC...

Thanks for your input, but I'm gong to roll the dice on this because this company has been in business for 30 years and is Angie Super Installer, great google reviews, etc. Richlin/Hayfield is also a well established company and is produced locally. The contractor also offers a 10 year warranty on t...

Thanks Homesealed. Can you point me towards where I can find more information regarding the structural ratings? When you say "accuracy of the ratings is questionable" aren't the NFRC ratings done independently? The installer is highly rated on Angie, google, and other sites and offers a 10...

Yeah, If I was keeping the house long term I would. We plan to sell in the next 3-5 years. I'd rather put the money into a bathroom remodel... Think I'm OK going Richlin or am I missing something?

Attached is the data breakdown of each window. Feels to good to be true... but I think it is.

Yes it is!

I am in Minnesota

8000 series (Climatech?) $47045
Richlin 600 $22838
Sierra Pacific 8500 series $32808
Polaris Tech 7000 series+ $32650
Provia Endure $32842
Sunrise Essentials $36500
Hayfield 801 Series $34702

Thanks for any input you can provide.

I have 21 windows (insurance claim for hail damage) we are replacing and have had numerous bids for the work. Prices range from $23k to $55k, but several came in around $34k. These will be vinyl insert double hung windows. Comparing the NFRC data the Richlin 600 series (Built by Hayfield a local man...