Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Looks to me like a welded vinyl frame with wood interior sashes. Hard to say that for certain without poking around at it (its not a window that I've personally come across), but its sounds like you've had a local pro or two out who have confirmed that.

WW is not an option that I'd recommend. Lower end product, and same situation with installer pay as box stores. Costs less because you get less despite what they say.

+1 to WoW's comments, check on the alternatives that he mentioned. If you are looking for a ranking, while I wouldn't recommend any of them, the Harvey might be at the top of the list if the installation company is well regarded. The Simonton window, while not a top performer isn't awful, however th...

They key verbiage that you are looking for is that they will seal around the perimeter. As the other pros have alluded to, there are some times (albeit not many) where foam can't be used, such as when there are gaps too tight for it, etc. The purpose of foam is to establish a seal against air (and s...

I spoke with the Okna dealer tonight. He told me this: I could get the 2 lite 800DX with EZslide option for $1275 ($2,550 installed for 2 units) The other option is get the Starmark Evo 7500 for $1575 per window. ($3,150 for 2 units) I know the Starmark is a composite window vs the 800DX being viny...

You do bring up a valid point that where should a customer place more value, on the warranty that comes with an inferior product or a good product with a limited warranty. Its a tough call and one that seems like a tossup. Not a toss up at all. A good product and good installation are far more impo...

Both products are good, and neither price is outside of the normal range despite the the spread. The two products are comparable in the casement/awning config, however I'd say clear advantage Okna in the slider config. A 2 lite Okna slider in that opening would be fine, I'd only suggest getting the ...

Good advice from the other pros. Overall, I'd encourage you to look at the thermal and structural product ratings as opposed to the individual features-- the sum of the parts so to speak. Some of the worst windows on the market check most boxes in terms of features to look for, looking at how that ...

In My area there is a third generation contractor that closed the family business and reopened because his dad had written lifetime warranties. theWindowNerd Not knowing any specifics of that situation, I'd propose that it would not have been the existence of said warranty that put them out of busi...

Good advice from the other pros. Overall, I'd encourage you to look at the thermal and structural product ratings as opposed to the individual features-- the sum of the parts so to speak. Some of the worst windows on the market check most boxes in terms of features to look for, looking at how that t...

Is it a good deal? Hard to say. Solid product: yes Price: Low in todays market even if basic options Beyond that, we know nothing about the product options, install type, or the company. A great price from a company that has been in business for 10-20+ years with a google rating of 4.7-5 stars is no...

I read back through, it sounds like the installers just tried to recreate the original install, but with J channel instead of the window having the integrated J. That does still bring up the points that I mentioned though. The new J channel should be taped and integrated into the WRB, and the top pi...

I would have done that differently, however that doesn't necessarily make it wrong. Unfortunately without knowing what they did under the surface it will be impossible to say. With that said, if the top of the window is aluminum trim wrapped over j-channel and that is caulked to the siding, I'm not ...

Thanks for all the feedback. The installation ended up a bit different then what was previously described. The old window fins weren’t left in place so the whole frame was ripped out. Foam was used and new j-channel was installed so that the siding could terminate to the J. Then exterior capping wa...

I'd be looking to add one in that application, yes.