Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Looks like we will go with the Okna. Thanks again all for the advice. But since I have you guys around. LOL. One more question if you don't mind. My brother is buying a new home from a builder which will start construction in the fall. They just started picking fits and finishes. Window options are ...

Great info. I really appreciate it. The more I research windows, the more I seem to get pulled into a black hole and paralyze myself with too much information. LOL. If you read enough, you'll find someone trashing even the best windows. The one thing that seems consistent - Silverline windows are cr...

Thanks and I understand that to an extent. But let's say I am building a new house with 30 new windows. Should I be expected to have a separate window contractor install the windows as opposed to the home builder who is building my home? Is that what happens when one builds a custom home? I honestly...

Thanks. We are replacing 6 windows now and then will slowly replace the remaining windows over time. Two (well technically four windows) are twin units and then two garage windows. There is wood casement around the exterior of the windows and there is a bit of water damage apparently behind the sidi...

No, marvin, andersen, and pella all use the same metal spacer. The best energy efficiency, air tightness, and structural integrity will come from high end vinyl, not wood. And I am certainly not opposed to vinyl windows. I just have to do a bit more research. The issue I am having is some of the hi...

I may have him do that.

Do any of the major outfits such as Pella or Andersen use super spacers in their glass or are they all metal spacers? I believe the Integrity is a super spacer, right?

Thank you very much! So much to think about. I think efficiency would be where I would lean which means likely going vinyl over wood. If you don't mind, can I ask another question. We are currently are planning on having the exterior of the house redone - repainted, capping of all wood and trim, etc...

Replacing 6 rotted out 20+ year old wood Anderson windows. I am not opposed to going vinyl as you can tell. I eventually will replace all the Andersen windows in the house. But should I stick with a wood clad window like a Jeld Wen W2500 or W4500 for appearances? Are those good windows? Have had a b...