Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

a PVC wrapped aluminum trim?

..and any thoughts on #2?

#1) What type of lumber do you guys use to frame out a masonry/cinder block opening? I was told pressure treated 2x's are a no go as they will eat through the aluminum trim. I wanted to use pressure treated and a foam sill, but it seems I will have to settle for just the foam sill? #2) When installi...

ProVia's Heritage line is actually a Masonite slab in which they perform the finish work, door frame build, and glass. Depending upon if you desire a painted door finish verses a stained finish typically dictates which series I will recommend. I like the Signet in most cases, however that's a price...

Looking at a ProVia entry door with two 14" sidelights. The sidelites will either be Style 130 or 160 with DLA glass. Styles can be seen here: https://www.provia.com/entry-doors/legacy-steel-styles Heritage Fiberglass - Smooth with no windows - .13 U-factor, .03 air infiltration Signet Fibergla...

I completely agree. The Provia price sounds like dealer wholesale cost on the window, whereas the Okna price sounds like a fully installed price. There has to be something getting lost in translation here, or that Okna dealer REALLY does not want to sell you windows DIY. There is a contributor here...

Okna and provia are best by a large margin. Reliabilt is way at the bottom. I will remove reliabilt. Any notable difference between ProVia and OKNA? ..what about Simonton? The ProVia seems way to low and the Okna seems way high. I get the feeling I am missing something. All legit. I received all of...

I need 3 windows, an entry door, and a patio sliding door. Lets forget about the entry door because only ProVia makes them, out of these 4. **None of the below prices are installed, this is me buying and installing myself. **I am in Western PA ----- ProVia Endure windows with DLA-UV is: ~$350 @ 43x5...