Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

... figured out how to directly post up pictures myself and have a single Andersen retrofit gallery sitting in a Yahoo photo bucket account that I've ... Replacement of the sills sounds like a good idea. Even though vinyl windows are kind of hung with some weight baring aspects to the interior ...

The 30-year plus run of those PVC cladded Andersen Narrowline windows is one of the most common windows that we run into in regards to window replacement. Personally, ...

Here are some images of the Andersen Narrowlines showing the exposed ends of the sill cladding. On a few of the ground level windows on the north side I was able to insert an unfolded paper clip about 3" into the exposed end. ...

Background: Replacing 40 year old Andersen Narrowline windows (21 total). The sills are vinyl clad, but Andersen left the end faces exposed (about 1" square ...

Not necessarily. The Andersen storm is in replacement of the exterior screen. That additional air/insulation barrier should make the interior surfaces warmer and therefore more resistant to condensation formation.

Andersen makes an exterior storm for their windows.

I wonder if Pella has that option as well. The windows aren't that old, but I fully appreciate your issues and frustration.

You are well advised to look for an airtight, insulated, triple pane unit when it comes to your replacement choices.

... window. The current window is a picture window with 2 small double hung windows on either side. The soffit is only about 6" deep, so we'll need a ... which is a cape. We started down the wrong path by inviting Renewal by Andersen for 2 1/2 hours of torture, but then had a local company and Pella ...

If we're talking about horizontal sliding windows, then keep in mind that every slider from every company including Stanek ... big deal if its a horizontal slider. not every slider has a pocket sill. The Andersen 400 does not. Interesting as I think about it why a vinyl window could ...

E-Series by Andersen. Doesn't get too much nicer looking than those.

If you can live with welded corners on a cellular PVC window, you could do a product from Interstate or the Starmark from OKNA which would have a stainable interior laminate.

We do a lot of clad wood windows. The major mfg normally have 3 to 6 different series to choose from. In Andersen Windows I would stick with one of the following: 400 Woodwright A series E series all the above are ...

He's look at the Andersen 400 since that's the option most other homeowners in the tract have gone with. ... insights. Between you guys and what I read on the internet, I've learned a ton about windows. To be honest, we see more issues reported about the 400 than the 200. Even though ...

... fall. They just started picking fits and finishes. Window options are Andersen 200 series. They are the "included" windows in the price but it seems most people upgrade windows. Options are Andersen 400, Pella ...

No, marvin, andersen, and pella all use the same metal spacer. The best energy efficiency, air tightness, ... 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 high ...

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.

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?