Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

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 ...

As for the original post from Tom... you got a sales pitch from Andersen. If your concern is energy efficiency (insulation) as stated, look ... premium vinyls. Strength: As strength was mentioned, lets apply that to windows too. Yes... it's true that a 1/8" thick piece of flat-stock Fibrex ...

... than the other. Pella's Impervia fiberglass window out performs the Andersen window so well they are scared of it. As for issues with it I'm ... thing about the Andersen salesman saying vinyl is bad is. The Andersen windows are made with vinyl. The wood window has a vinyl cladding on the ...

No, I do not have Andersen now. The window we replaced 12 years ago was made a different company, bought ... We do not want to go that route again. I have heard Andersen is one of the best windows out there. Is this true and if so, is it worth the difference for bedroom windows? ...

... I live in Seattle, WA and have purchased a home with single aluminum windows... Need to replace them ASAP. I've had Pella, REnewal by Andersen, Millgard and Simonton out to bid the job... Each one tells me that their product ...

I need to replace 40 yr old, single pane with storm windows in 2 bedrooms in a Chicago suburb. One bedroom has a 69 X 35 slider (North ... exposure. Is it worth paying about $1300 for the job more for Renewal by Andersen versus Sophia by Feldco? Also, does vinyl really contract enough in the ...

... vinyl, composite siding...wood, aluminum or steel existing windows...there are many varibles. FenEx would use a Schucco and Guy would ... named George would use an Alside like window and others would use Andersen or Simonton. There are many fine products on the market(except maybe ...

... Nuff said. Tomorrow I am going to have a visit from King Quality Windows and Siding. They are the "new" Shuco rep. Seems from the ... (4 double/DH and a slider) is turning out to be more expensive than Andersen 400s installed by a seasoned carpenter. My concern, besides cost, ...

Hi, I live in upstate New York and am looking to replace 12 windows. I've spoken to a rep from Comfort windows(Power Gold 1) who quoted me a price of 7000 installed. (Replacing old Andersen windows screen size, 46 1/2 x 31 1/2.) Have a rep coming from Mastic TruLok. ...

... they wouldn't sell but a fraction of the jobs they do. They slam vinyl windows to try to eliminate them as competition. By the way, if you talk to the Renewal by Andersen salesman, ask him why Andersen makes vinyl windows if vinyl is so horrible! http://www.dashwood.com/products/vinylwindows/ ...

... separating piece about 2 1/2" wide. BUT, they don't make those windows with a bottom that's smaller than 12" high. Now that I've been ... is that there don't seem to be many major manufacturers carrying them. Andersen, Pella, and Marvin don't seem to carry reverse oriel windows. What ...

The local Schuco salesperson (NJ) was out and gave a good pitch for the windows (15 DH, triple pane/krypton, 6 with grids, rest clear). Price averaged ... (dealer had insisted my wife be present for pitch). Also looking at Andersen Renewal and Pella. I liked the Schuco construction/efficiency although ...