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I am looking for a window brand that offers composite or faux wood interior that looks realistic. I like the Marvin Intrigity Everwood but they do not offer the option of a red exterior and just a bit pricey. Sunrise interior wood grain looks a bit fake next to the log walls. Also had looked into Pella and Renewals by Anderson but overrated, in my opinion. Read on this site about Okna Starmark but have not been able to locate a dealer/installer yet.
Any suggestions? We live in Iowa. Thanks!

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Not sure you will find the Starmark in your neck of the woods.

Have you considered just having Marvin paint the windows for you? Depending on the numbers in the project, a custom paint option may not be that bad if spread out over all the windows.

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Everything will be a bit pricey based on the look that you want.
Look at E series by AW. It is also known as Eagle. You can get E series in over 50 clad extruded aluminum exterior colors, real wood interiors, and option for prestained. That will give you the look you want.
What part of high performance affects your decision? Compare AL, U, and DP testings for each product.

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Thanks for your help and information! I will look into Marvin painting the exteriors. I did locate a supplier of Starmark windows in Cedar Falls, Iowa. From what I understand the Okna Starmark windows is a quality efficient window and may have the look I am going for the interior.
This is where the struggle is locating a high performance window, aesthetics and affordability, lol!

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If you have a Starmark near you, that is a great option that can be ordered painted (red) and has the wood-look laminate that can be painted or stained.

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I agree, I have researched them quite a bit and have read very positive reviews.

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The price point will be less than an aluminum or fiberglass clad wood window, plus it will be much more air tight.

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The vinyl windows you mention are not very good.
The AW units in vinyl are to be avoided, some of the clad wood lines are duarable and nice looking: 400 Woodwright, A series, and E series; lacking in the AL department, and expensive.

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I feel like that mention of those two brands was alphabetical? They are the first two, with regards to that order that i can think of.

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Another vote for Starmark/Okna 900. If you see the stainable laminate sans finish you may not be impressed, however once stained it looks very nice. The hand staining is the key factor in adding a higher level of "real wood" look IMO.

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iowa wrote:I agree, I have researched vigrx plus here for them quite a bit and have read very positive reviews.
Can you point us to some of these reviews?
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Eberly,
If you are on this site you can find many reviews.

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#13 Post by GONZA »

i have 3 question please answer my question.
Q: When shopping for a replacement window, how do I know what size to buy?
Q: Can I enlarge my existing window openings? 
Q: Do I need to be concerned with log settlement?

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Answers:
1. Sizes are dictated by the openings and removal application. Typical rule of thumb is for a 1/4" cutback on the height and width of the window size for shimming and plumbing.
2. Yes, with the appropriate considerations. Log homes have specific rules with regards to how and where you can enlarge openings. If you home was build by a specific manufacturer, check with them first.
3. Not typically. Log homes are usually, quite sturdy when build right.

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masterext wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:51 am Just curious, does the guy building the log cabin have the last name Crockett ?
I think the original information and post might be a "crock", but I am not sure about the builder.

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