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by turnkey
Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Schuco in MN - is this a typical Schuco bid?
Replies: 9
Views: 6637

... what "I" sell. in my opinion""" pella , anderseN, silverline, napco, = low end junk! great buys worth every penny would be in my "OPInioN" Great Lakes Windows, Milgard, Peachtree, Schuco, each of these companies of the opinion of ...
by Tru_blue
Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacements for an old house? Help!
Replies: 2
Views: 2572

Re: Replacements for an old house? Help!

... on a 150 yr old home, but it is a costlier way to go. There are other windows you could look at that meet your requirements of wood interior/clad exterior, but as far as wood goes Pella and Andersen both have decent performance and are well-respected manufacturers that ...
by ANOTHER WINDOW GUY
Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:54 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Fibrex vs Vinyl
Replies: 11
Views: 11302

... man I've ever met. Anyway he used to tell me about conversations with Andersen people and how they were chomping at the bit for a chunk of the ... than that. The second was a former Renewal salesperson who put the windows around a hot tub area, where they were assured it would'nt be a problem....guess ...
by 010293
Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Fibrex vs Vinyl
Replies: 11
Views: 11302

... between the 2 products but was leaning toward vinyl (even though the Andersen rep stated no one will buy a house w/ vinyl windows- I thought some of you would get very heated at that comment). Anyway- "Preservation" ...
by 010293
Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Fibrex vs Vinyl
Replies: 11
Views: 11302

Fibrex vs Vinyl

... but I need help now. I am in the process of purchasing replacement windows. I am torn between vinyl and Fibrex from Renewal by Andersen. Andersen's salesman is stating vinyl is on it's way out and expands/contracts too ...
by rjacob
Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Andersen versus Schuco sliding glass doors?
Replies: 9
Views: 7056

Chevy or a Lexus...

... factors similar to the Schuco, but the door I saw looked like crap. The Andersen doors would improve the look and feel of my house, where the Alside ... out faster than wooden doors. As I said, I have 30 year old Andersen windows in my house, and they are still going good. I am going to replace ...
by rjacob
Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Andersen versus Schuco sliding glass doors?
Replies: 9
Views: 7056

Doors

He recommended replacing all the windows, but frankly it wouldn't be cost effective to do it. The payback would be too high. I have Andersen Windows, Velux skylights, and Peachtree Sliding Glass Doors. The 30 year old Peachtrees are ...
by rjacob
Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:14 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Andersen versus Schuco sliding glass doors?
Replies: 9
Views: 7056

Andersen versus Schuco sliding glass doors?

... Peachtree's - they leak air between the panels like a sieve). I like Andersen, but the guy from the NY Energy Smart program is pitching Schuco. I have done some searches and read a lot of good things about Schuco windows. I love the look and quality of the Andersen French Wood Gliders. ...
by InfoSponge
Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:09 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Reliable Mid-Grade Windows - Good Value
Replies: 2
Views: 3523

Reliable Mid-Grade Windows - Good Value

Are there any good, reliable brands of mid-grade vinyl or fiberglass windows (DH and sliders) that can be had for $400 or so? I'm fixing up a home ... around here are thees and more: Simonton (the nice ones are $500+) Andersen Weathershield Pella (quality?) Alside (quality?) Republic (quality?) ...
by chrisexv6
Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement window opinions.....
Replies: 0
Views: 2483

Replacement window opinions.....

Started getting quotes today for replacement windows. Right now have 20 year old, very drafty, Andersens. 3 stationary (5'x3'), 6 gliders (4'x4'), 7 casements (5'x2'). Alas, my first quote was the ...
by Guy
Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What type and why????
Replies: 15
Views: 10943

Clearly you have three great choices in your windows. Schuco has an all vinyl window which will offer you one of the best windows ... If painted correctly these windows should never need any re-coating again. Andersen has the same products they've been pushing for years. Their R&D department ...
by wayside
Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help me narrow my choices
Replies: 2
Views: 2917

Help me narrow my choices

... I can get some advice on quality and price. I've gotten 3 quotes for windows - all include installation, removal of storms, and rewrapping the outside in aluminum for 16 DH about 31x48 inches. Renewal by Andersen: $14,000 Pella Architect Model 3 aluminum clad: $12,800 Marvin Infinity ...
by FenEx
Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Spacer
Replies: 60
Views: 73124

Reply

... the bending process. As I know you are a Cardinal glass man (i.e. Andersen Windows), I am sure you have seen the Cardinal CG notification to manufacturers using their ...
by thermotwinwindows
Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:55 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need Advice
Replies: 18
Views: 13240

... this person see to get a non-bias inspection? If I had to guess those Andersen windows were put in new construction. His home was built somewhere in the 1970s if that's the ...
by Teresa
Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: air tite - any comments?
Replies: 15
Views: 12122

Wood

i'm going to look at wood windows - before i was thinking only of vinyl and low maintenance. environmental ratings and impact are important to me. marvin, andersen get great ratings. i understand there may be a maintenance issue but i like that they ...