Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

I am not looking for cheap. I am looking for a good quality window that is less expensive. I have read nothing but good things about Don Young thermally broken aluminum windows. I have no idea if they are a little less expensive than the NT Executive quote I got or a lot less expensive. I am confide...

Also wondering if thermally broken aluminum might be a significantly less expensive option. I see Don Young has such and uses an aluminm glazing bead. Any idea how that bead stands up to hail, since we get hail somewhat regularly? If a lot cheaper, other brands of thermally broken aluminum to consid...

This is a picture of the front of the house. The current windows were tinted 25 yrs ago when the two trees were tiny.

An update: we have now had Cardinal manufactured IG units installed in 7 windows and really, really like them. A huge improvement. Our plan is to continue replacing the IG units in the other windows (sides and back before addressing front), but our installer has gotten busy and I hope we are not get...

Thanks, and though I am somewhat handy, I am not going to replace the units myself. I have a pretty good quote already on IG units (~$130 per unit installed), so a lot cheaper than your IG quote. Had one IG unit installed yesterday as a test. Wow, the 366 glass is so nice and a huge improvement over...

Just called Best Buy, our of curiosity. The primary brand they install is MI Windows.

Have a quote for Cardinal manufactured IG units with 366 glass for roughly $8200 before tax for 67 glass units. One unit on order to make sure it will fit existing frame depth (should per Cardinal but best to confirm since right on the margin). Asked several neighbors about their recently replaced w...

Thank you, that was helpful. I am inclined to Cardinal manufactured IG units. I have another glass person coming who uses Cardinal manufactured IG units and will see what they advise and quote.

I am looking to replace some or more likely ALL the glass units in our 24 yr old house due to seal failure and hail damage to glazing beads. Since we won't live here much longer, replacing all the windows is out of the question. 2 story house with 70 glass units, roughly 32 windows. Research suggest...