Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Anlin manufactures both the Catalina Series and the Monteverde Bay View. However, Monteverde ... I was thinking the sound upgrade made the Bay View almost equivalent to the Catalina windows. The fire code issue is just a consequence of living in a very high fire hazard severity ...

I live in San Diego and am looking to replace all the windows in my house, approximately 30. Currently, the windows are all single paned. I am choosing between the Anlin Catalina Series windows with the sound package and the Monteverde Bay View Series ...

... at milgard tuscany/style line, simonton DLM, amerimax, I've decided on Anlin retrofit vinyl windows. I live in Los Angeles and I've got quotes from 2 vendors - 1 that sells Bayview by ...

I'm hoping to find comparison/reviews between these two manufacturers for San Diego replacement windows. I believe I have at least two well-regarded installers, but would appreciate "independent" opinions.

Thanks!

... my verbose prior post. Here are my main questions, more concisely: 1) Anlin window specs (SGHC, etc--not worth posting the details--plus included ... nicer. 4) In the Bay Area, is Low e366 overkill? In northeast-facing windows would it be better to just get Low e272 to get some heat gain during ...

... double-hungs with a few casements (as block inserts). Have looked at Anlin Coronado, Milgard Tuscany, Simonton 7500s and Amerimax Master Craftsman. ... so far recommends Anlin. Have read older posts comparing some of these windows, but it seems that older concerns about the Anlin warranty and spacer ...

... - really holds true in the window industry. You may want to check out Anlin windows (made in CA as well), as it is a well regarded window. Not certain of their pricing ...

All of those manufacturers make a very good window.

Depends on the model Simonton that you are comparing it to, however, I think all 3 would serve you well.

The separation in this case would probably have to do with what installer/company is going to do the best job at this point.

We're looking to replace 20 aluminum windows with Vinyl windows & Lowe3 glass. Have seen the Anlin Del Mar window and the Milgard Tuscany 3DMax. Now considering the Simonton window. Which is better? How do these three compare?

I can't be of much help on the West Coast offerings. Anlin seems to be well regarded. In the dark brown color range, you are going ... of the noise, you may want to think about laminated glass in the bedroom windows. This will bump up the performance of the sound control considerably in ...

+1. If you were going to stick with vinyl, Simonton and Anlin are pretty well regarded out there.

Can Anlin deal with your egress problem on the 1 window? I agree that even though I do not deal with that company, as I understand it, they are a good choice for your products.

dont know much about Anlin but it seems like a decent product. good luck.

So we finally went with Anlin. Well, we still have to hear from the company regarding the final measurements, ... After all we've been through I won't feel like it's all set and done until the windows are actually here! For the 12 windows and 2 patio doors we got the anlin catalina ...

Your 45 inch or so window will NOT meet egress, to narrow. I have not heard anything bad of Anlin, and understand it to be a solid product. Ply-Gem 200 series will serve you well, IMO. Anlin will make you a window that will meet egress for the 45 inch, so you might check ...