Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Sunrise Restorations - very good window, but not on par with Soft-lite or Okna Pella 250 - wouldn’t recommend it Renewal by Andersen - good looking window, but subpar performance and overpriced Soft-lite Imperial LS - best of the windows you’ve had quoted, a great window Provia Endure EN600 - no per...

From the sound of it, you’re replacing 8 double hung windows with 4 sliding windows.

I would recommend contacting HomeSealed as well. Not only does he offer some of the best products in the industry, he installs them all using methods that far exceed the average contractor. HomeSealed enjoys a stellar reputation in the industry, and you’ll find them to be among the most knowledgeabl...

WoW nailed it with great advice on all counts. Cardinal makes one of the best IG units, but they do have QC issues with tempered glass out of the Waxahachie plant. Regardless, that’s who I would use.

Burris vinyl is fine for a home you intend to sell soon.

"Just because the Simonton is an older design does not mean it it is made from a lower grade of vinyl or. Is using cheap part"

Who said that it was?

"I do not see it’s performance shrinking anymore than the Okna or some other top performer"

Who said it would?

One more in agreement with the other guys. Sunrise’s Essentials line shouldn’t be in consideration at all. Dealers who offer it are merely piggy-backing on the reputation of the primary window lines to sell a low-end model that is sub-par in every way. Simonton is a poor performer from the start and...

AGM Windows is a great company to deal with in New Jersey, if they service your area. I’d recommend contacting them.

If your windows are being installed with nailing fins, the interior trim will have to be removed in order to use spray foam to air seal. It’s worth doing, since this is the time to get it right.

Glad to hear that your projects have gone well!

I agree with WoW, and wouldn’t sweat it.

According to the owner (Chuck Langham) in the comments section under the video, in response to concern about not using shims: "I appreciate your comments and concerns for how the window was installed. How do we know the window is level and plumb? Since these are custom made windows there is no room ...

Flo, because TDI has become so difficult to deal with, many window contractors have pulled out of serving the coastal area, including me. Unfortunately, that doesn’t leave homeowners with a lot of good options for window replacement. Norandex has two manufacturers who private label for them - Simont...

I agree with foaming behind the brick, however I disagree with other aspects. 1) They should have used shims to ensure the window is level and square. They never put a level on the window, which is puzzling. 2) He said they put six screws in the sliding window, two at the upper corners, two at the l...

The Traditions is a private label window that is offered to select dealers in protected territories. While it has couple of extra bells and whistles, it’s no better than the Presidential or the Energy Master. I wouldn’t pay more for the Traditions. Todd is right for most of the country, but unfortun...

You’re very welcome. Let us know how the project goes.