Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

There's no list. Windows are as varied as a lot of products. What's "Best" is highly subjective and has different meanings to everybody. Some of the brands the Pro's on here generally agree we like are Sunrise, Okna, Gorell, Soft-lite and Simonton. Keep in mind these manufacturers make sev...

They are metal "I" bars that are inserted into the sashes where they come together and lock. It prevents bowing at the meeting rail or where the window locks.

The Newtown-Slocom is one of the best vinyl replacement windows....way better than the 5050 from Simonton. Simply look at the U-factor and SHGC. If that's what you think makes a good window, I shudder to think what other nonsense you tell your customers. I would put Newton-Slocom on an equal par wi...

Stainless steel spacer??, block and tackle balance, you can do better for the money. What's your problem with the Cardinal XL Stainless Steel Spacer? Oh, that's right, your window doesn't use it so it's no good. http://www.cardinalcorp.com/products/xl-edge-insulating-glass/ Talking nonsense does no...

The only way you will get effective sound reduction is with laminated glass and a good installation of properly measured, quality windows. Claims that krypton gas, triple pane glass etc. will make much of a difference is just unmitigated sales hype. Don't waste your money.

Sunrise Restorations is an excellent window. I would be very leery of someone who claims they can install the Sunrise Restorations for that price. Something doesn't sound right. It doesn't matter if the windows are installed by employees or subs. The tax arrangements a company has with an installer ...

Which Andersen line are you looking at?

Andersen vinyl windows are considered pretty low end.

Gorell is generally well regarded.

The Wincore 7700 is a top of the line window with 7/8 IG unit, and thicker extrusion. The price you got from company #2 on the 7700 is a great price. Getting the 7700 for less than the 5400 is a great deal. Of course two different companies mean possible difference in installation and quality of wo...

If you live in Maryland and are looking for an Okna Window, you should definitely get in touch with Windows on Washington. Just click on the "get a quote" button under his name.

Why don't you start with the dealers that gave you those numbers? That way if they continue to mislead, you can eliminate them from consideration. Might want to ask why they were not quoting overall numbers and see what they say. That way you can make a character judgement about their honesty and ab...

Anlin is probably the best of those 3. I'd check out Simonton and Amerimax too

Well, to begin with, the dealers you have spoken to are not giving you correct information for comparison purposes. The only one giving you honest numbers to compare is the Softlite dealer. His U-factors are on the overall window unit whereas the others are quoting you a center of glass factor. The ...

Well, lets start with which windows you have looked at so far.

You likely popped the sash out of the track. It's pretty easy to fix. Just raise the window up a few inches and tilt it towards you, then lift up on the sash and remove it. If you look at the tracks on each side, you will likely notice that there are 2 cams that have a slot in them. It's also likely...

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