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 ...

... for posting this Weather Beaten. The labor can be as expensive as new windows. I am finding that a LOT of windows, even the most expensive ones, do not have a good warranty. Renewal by Andersen warranty for the sash is only 5 years. I've had salespersons tell me that ...

No fans of Pella here. If you want aluminum clad wood, look at Marvin, Kolbe, or Andersen’s E series.

... 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 ...

... evaluating the many quotes I've received for (8) replacement DH vinyl windows at my townhouse in North Carolina. The price breakdown for the windows ... as follows: Window World 4000 Series (Alside Mezzo, I believe): $2700 Andersen Silverline: $2700 Vinyl Design MountainView: $3100 Sunrise: $4500 ...

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.