Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

I would begin a log of every comunication between every party. It is best if it is in writing, the comunications that you send to anyone.

IMO Pella makes the best clad sliding door, Proline, Designer, or Archtect, none of their others though.

I would look for an independant Simonton installer, look at both the 5300 and 5500 series, but nothing below those.
Look under roofing and siding supply and call and ask for a referal to a NITPICKER ( club of installers).

There are full frame/new construction windows with out fins, we do it often.

Most typical is LFR( left fixed right).

I use the upper end Simonton products and have great results for my customers.

The dust reduction with Pella is that the mini blinds and or pleated shades are in a sealed air space and do not collect dust. WME= windows made easy, which is Pella's 5 year old retail approach to sell more windows. I my region they use subcontractors as there installers, PI= pella installers, most...

Are you in western US?

Are you asking for new construction or replacement?

Did an interesting thing with a window that I always wanted to try. My daughter was locked out of her house and had a 1fl window open with vent locks engaged, I lowered the sah 2 inchs came up hard and popped the vent locks right off. cool and scarey. Wonder how many other wis bang features are simi...

Those numbers are comparable to what I would charge.

It appears most of the crew has little experience w/ Pella. I am the largest CPC in the Philly area. Not only that but we do install all mfg both low and high end. The Designer does qualify for the ETC. The unit is triple glazed, though all lites are not hermetically sealed. IG w/ low e argon and HG...

The answer to your question is better addressed by where you are located.?

I tend to agree, based on my experience with my thousands of customers.
But every once in a while I am asked about tranferableness.

You need a very expereinced contractor, The stucco/eifs issue is real. A careful seasoned installer can retro fit a drip cap behind the sheathing.