Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Thank you so much for all of your information. Although the Simonton window sounded good, the salesman ended up turning me off by offering a good price for the Platinum vs. the Bronze (only a few hundred more for a lot of windows) but wanted a <24 hour commitment decision from me. I wasn't quite rea...

Thank you for your quick responses and helpful information. I am still not totally clear on the meaning of the "366" glass with the Simonton windows. I have asked for a price on the Platinum but the marketing rep for the installation company says the Platinum is also installed with the ETC...

The Revere windows have Low-E coating and Argon filled air space- qualifies for 2010 energy credit. The Simonton Bronze will be installed with ETC366 glass (tax credit approved glass). I don't know everything about the Low-E rating but have asked if they meet the .3 rating I have read about- as you ...

The Simonton Prism window that was quoted to me is the Bronze. How does that compare to the Revere I mentioned earlier? The Milgard was pretty expensive so I was hoping there wasn't a substantial difference between it and the other two which were almost identical in pricing.

Thanks, Windows on Washington- I will check with the gentleman tomorrow to find out about the specific Simonton Prism series line. I believe it is a mid grade - not the "Platinum" but not positive.

I have quotes in hand for 3 replacement windows but honestly don't know if one line is really better than the next. Looking at Milgard Tuscany, Revere Berkshire Fusion vinyl and Simonton Prism Series (which of the four on Simonton website- I am not sure) all in double hungs. The Milgard is a bit hig...