Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Received a quote on DH Gorrell 5300 series windows $625 a piece installed. Was looking for something a little bit more moderately priced. Any suggestions on something more reasonable. I have 13 windows in Central Pa. Ok price...but if that includes capping and disposal then it's a great price. Chec...

What a string! 95% of today's Vinyl Windows are made from Virgin Vinyl or better known as uPVC. The regrindings some have alluded to is what had occurred in the 1980's to mid 1990's. Today, only the cheapest of the cheap vinyl windows are likely made with regrindings. By far these are usually cheap ...

I've searched the archives. I see several Alside but not the 8000 series. I am looking at them. Casement style, with triple pane and Low E2. Anyone have thoughts? List price they are about 1250 each. We are getting a better discount with various things bringing them down a lot cheaper. I've got ren...

Well. I have gotten a bid for the Imperial LS which is 21,500 with the ultra triple argon glass option. I found a dealer for the Imperial Elements, trying to decide if I should get a bid from them. I know someone posted the bainbridge and barrington are pretty much the same window, it is just aesth...

Are windows with Argon Gas between the panes essential. I have been offered replacement windows that do not have Argon Gas between the panes at a lower price. I am told that in hot San Diego CA climate Argon does not make a difference as in a colder climate. Help someone please. Essential? No.....b...

Have had about 7 different companies provide me quotes for my requirement of 14 double hung windows and 2 sliders. One company, ClearChoice USA of KC, has provided me a quote of approximately $4800. I am curious to know if anyone has any information on ClearChoice USA of KC and specifically about t...

thank you gardenparty. Should I be concerned about the low DP living on the water? Classic Double Hung 44x60 0.19 cfm/sq. ft. 5.25 psf 52.5 psf DP35 H-R35 – Welded sash & frame 44x60* 0.14 cfm/sq. ft. 6.00 psf 60.0 psf DP40 H-R40 – STC 28 Slimline Double Hung 46x60 0.12 cfm/sq. ft. 5.25 psf 45....

For Low E/Argon no grilles (Both visible light is .54) Harvey Classic DP is 35 Air infiltration is .14 U-Value is .32 SHGC is .30 AC 9500 DP is 45 Air infiltration is .12 U-Value is .32 SHGC is .31 Harvey's cost an extra $1000 quoted Even with block and tackle, the Harvey's will easily outperform a...

I currently have a home that was built in 1961 making it nearly 50 years old. It has the old aluminum framed single pane windows which need replacing. I’ve been told of vinyl retro-fit as well as nail on fin fit windows. I have lap siding and it seems to cause a bit of confusion. I am not getting t...

Hi All, I have 13 windows that need to be replaced, from 24" wide up to 70" wide. I have gotten several quotes already, the lowest for Silverline and the Highest for some extremely expensive Vinyl windows called "Magic Glass" (from what the salesman told me). A lot of people her...

Which is the best window for the money in the following quotes? Please help. I have been given quotes on these windows and here is what I have been given. Any suggestions on what I should go with? All the quotes include install, dump fee, full / new wrap and tax. 17 Double Hung Windows - Dual Pane,...

No I don't sell or install SilverLine products. Because after almost 24 years in this industry I can recognize good window design and bad. Any manufacturer that has to utilize dust blocks in their jambs to divert air and large fuzzy pads stuck onto the sash at the meeting rails has air infiltration...

shamu wrote:Not so hard to believe. Any SilverLine window by any number or name are notorious for air leakage.

And this is cause of one bad install OR cause you don't carry/install or like Silverline Windows?
Btw-Please cite your sources. '

tagts wrote:Don't buy the Silverline. If only I'd read this board before I did I wouldn't be having $10k of buyers remorse. They leak air in from outside like crazy.

I'd find it hard to believe it was the 9500 Silverlines. Yes, the 1200dh are pos but the 9500 is a decent dh.