Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Heeeeeelp Please? I need to replace 7 casement windows (20 yr old Andersen). size is 45" x 26 1/4 " I've replaced numerous double-hungs over 10 years but ...

Im actually replacing a few Andersen gliding windows in the next month. They are circa 1984 "perma shield" gliders...........the closest approximation ...

... the internet trying to figure out the best way to go about replacing my windows. I've had several quotes and am currently leading toward Sunrise ... windows don't really fit the descriptions most often given. I have 1977 Andersen windows double hungs (which are now falling apart). They have plastic ...

So Pella and Andersen are junk, and your comparing them with Silverline. What planet are you from? Go ... I call junk. Great Lakes has always been overpriced but they do make two very premium windows in the Plygem and Uniframe but again pretty pricy, and btw Schuco is not in that ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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" ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

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 ...

... 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. ...

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?) ...

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 ...

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 ...