Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

... package. I not sure where to look get exact air infiltration numbers, Andersen list 0.20 or lower and I could not find any number on the 8000. ... and just eliminate the 8000 and look at some of the upper tiered vinyl Windows instead. To answer the original question, I would say the Woodright ...

... will be more energy efficient but i am not a fan of either. Is the andersen 400 series the woodwright or tilt wash? The tilt wash is flimsy ... vinyl offerings for probably the same price point. Did you see Okna windows or any of the higher end vinyl offerings?

... that perform full exterior remodeling projects that only purchase their windows through a few local building supply houses. Whatever the supply house ... wants something other than a cheap vinyl window that he just goes with Andersen wood/clad. Many of my local building supply houses offer factory ...

... of the home? Specifically, I have a gang of (approx.) 36W x 37/45/49H windows with 8/8 grids and one each 32/24W x 37H window with 6/6 grids. Would ... something less than 6/6 on the 32 and 24 units? My current windows are Andersen Narrowlines with interior snap-in grids which are 1/2" wide. ...

... figured out how to directly post up pictures myself and have a single Andersen retrofit gallery sitting in a Yahoo photo bucket account that I've ... Replacement of the sills sounds like a good idea. Even though vinyl windows are kind of hung with some weight baring aspects to the interior ...

The 30-year plus run of those PVC cladded Andersen Narrowline windows is one of the most common windows that we run into in regards to window replacement. Personally, ...

Here are some images of the Andersen Narrowlines showing the exposed ends of the sill cladding. On a few of the ground level windows on the north side I was able to insert an unfolded paper clip about 3" into the exposed ...

Background: Replacing 40 year old Andersen Narrowline windows (21 total). The sills are vinyl clad, but Andersen left the end faces exposed (about 1" square ...

Andersen makes an exterior storm for their windows.

I wonder if Pella has that option as well. The windows aren't that old, but I fully appreciate your issues and frustration.

You are well advised to look for an airtight, insulated, triple pane unit when it comes to your replacement choices.

... window. The current window is a picture window with 2 small double hung windows on either side. The soffit is only about 6" deep, so we'll need ... which is a cape. We started down the wrong path by inviting Renewal by Andersen for 2 1/2 hours of torture, but then had a local company and Pella ...

If we're talking about horizontal sliding windows, then keep in mind that every slider from every company including Stanek ... big deal if its a horizontal slider. not every slider has a pocket sill. The Andersen 400 does not. Interesting as I think about it why a vinyl window could ...

E-Series by Andersen. Doesn't get too much nicer looking than those.

If you can live with welded corners on a cellular PVC window, you could do a product from Interstate or the Starmark from OKNA which would have a stainable interior laminate.

We do a lot of clad wood windows. The major mfg normally have 3 to 6 different series to choose from. In Andersen Windows I would stick with one of the following: 400 Woodwright A series E series all the above are ...

He's look at the Andersen 400 since that's the option most other homeowners in the tract have gone with. ... insights. Between you guys and what I read on the internet, I've learned a ton about windows. To be honest, we see more issues reported about the 400 than the 200. Even though ...

... fall. They just started picking fits and finishes. Window options are Andersen 200 series. They are the "included" windows in the price but it seems most people upgrade windows. Options are Andersen 400, Pella ...