Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Windows on Washington wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:45 pm Good. Thanks for the update. All installed and working well?

I went with Polaris Thermalweld+ in NE Ohio and they've been great so far.

Update to this old thread:

The window frames are one piece of vinyl with no removable jamb liner. The frame had to be cut out with an oscillating multi-tool prior to installing the new replacement windows. Not a big deal and the installer had no issues getting the frame out.

HomeSealed wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:35 pm Energy Star is changing to .22 U value this year for your area (including the new, larger tax credit), I'd recommend triple pane.

Thanks for the advice. Any info/thoughts on the original questions?

I'm looking for more information regarding Polaris double pane glass package options. On their website I see a few options mentioned such as energySMART, energySMART XL2, energySMART Supreme2. However online I've read others have ordered energrySMART Supreme3 which I do not see as an option on their...

Got a second estimate yesterday. Polaris ThermalWeld Plus - dual pane - $4500 Polaris ThermalWeld Plus - triple pane - $6200 For 10 windows?? Installed? Did he come to the door with a PBR in hand? I suppose maybe you have a glut of installers in your neck of the woods which has labor costs much low...

Thank you both for the reply. I’ve been leaning toward the Polaris as well. However, one last comparison. My installer that provided the Polaris quote just sent over another quote for Provia Endure. Provia and Polaris are both manufactured relatively close by and are pretty common brands in the area...

I'm in Northeast Ohio and have an installer that sells both VinylMax and Polaris.

The prices are pretty comparable between the two which are VinylMax Franklin series and Polaris ThermalWeld+ series.

Is one better than the other? Is one a better long term manufacturer to buy with?

I’m afraid I’m looking at full frame replacement for this window.

Do you know anyone that repairs or fixes rotted vinyl wood clad sashes?

It feels weird to call them clad.. because the whole sash looks to be vinyl with pieces of wood glued to the interior for styling purposes.

If there is a wood jamb behind the vinyl , the jamb liner should come out. It is either kerfed into the wood jamb or uses a clip system which can be very hard to get loose. Were either of the two guys who came to your house window installers? Has anybody in the developement done insert replacements...

If you look at the close up of the upper corner, every joint of the vinyl appears to be welded from the wood interior stop all the way to the exterior surface. That would make an insert install unlikely to be possible if true. The Hurd H3 (now Sierra Pacific H3) is/was a window with wood interior, ...

Is it possible to buy replacement sashes that can use the current window jamb / track? I have to assume there is a similar sash available that will fit and seal? Through a lot of unsuccessful googling it appears the LP brand of windows were sold under the Weather-Seal branding. Also the name NuSash ...

If I were not sure that the jambs were completely vinyl and part of a full vinyl frame and not sort of stubborn removeable jamb liners, I'd remove a casing leg carefully and take a look at the side jamb frame entirely to see if it's wood or completely vinyl. I've never come across your window befor...

Looks to me like a welded vinyl frame with wood interior sashes. Hard to say that for certain without poking around at it (its not a window that I've personally come across), but its sounds like you've had a local pro or two out who have confirmed that. I’m starting to think the same thing (vinyl f...

Take an 1/8" drill bit and drill a hole through the jamb to see if there is any wood behind it. What if it is a vinyl frame with wood laminate. The vinyl jamb liner has wood behind it. There are a few holes in the liner which look like they’re from manufacturing. There do not appear to be any ...

If that is a wood clad vinyl window you might need to get creative and maybe cut out the track extrusions to create your pocket. If that is not possible I’d Lear towards a full frame replacement. In the end you are limited to what contractors are willing to do unless you take it on yourself. Yes, t...