RW Weekly
Week of June 02, 2014
The Editor's Top Discussion Board Picks
Increasing Property Value - Which Windows?
This LA homeowner is looking to increase the property value of a 1978 home with new windows. After receiving quotes for 9 windows and 1 sliding door, the choices have been narrowed down. Will VantagePoint,&CV500, or MI BetterBilt series bring more value? Or should this shopper look outside the big-box stores? Read More >>
This LA homeowner is looking to increase the property value of a 1978 home with new windows. After receiving quotes for 9 windows and 1 sliding door, the choices have been narrowed down. Will VantagePoint,&CV500, or MI BetterBilt series bring more value? Or should this shopper look outside the big-box stores? Read More >>
Alside, Soft-Lite, or Sunrise?
This homeowner has received quotes from $11,000 (Alside Mezzo) to $16,000 (Sunrise) to replace 21 windows in 20 year old Midwest home. While the price tag of the Alside Mezzo is appealing, would the extra $5000 be a worthy investment for this window-shopper? Our experts give their recommendations. Read More >>
This homeowner has received quotes from $11,000 (Alside Mezzo) to $16,000 (Sunrise) to replace 21 windows in 20 year old Midwest home. While the price tag of the Alside Mezzo is appealing, would the extra $5000 be a worthy investment for this window-shopper? Our experts give their recommendations. Read More >>
What to look for in Replacement Windows
This homeowner is lost when it comes to buying new windows...there is so much to learn! What is U-value and why is it important? Are 3 layers of Low-E necessary? Our experts help make the search easier for this window-shopper! Read More >>
This homeowner is lost when it comes to buying new windows...there is so much to learn! What is U-value and why is it important? Are 3 layers of Low-E necessary? Our experts help make the search easier for this window-shopper! Read More >>
Review the Basics
Tim's Top Manufacturers
We narrow down the top 100 rated manufacturers in the Replacement Windows industry. Looking to install new windows? Check out this guide before you even start your shopping!
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We narrow down the top 100 rated manufacturers in the Replacement Windows industry. Looking to install new windows? Check out this guide before you even start your shopping!
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Windsor Windows
"Almost half of them have the top weather stripping valence falling off for no apparent good reason other then they are poorly built. I would not recommend these windows at all." -Toesnoes
"Windows have several issues: weather stripping falls off, sliding windows don't stay up unless you concentrate on getting the "catch" mechanism in the right place." -Doreen, MI
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Double-Hung by Sunrise Windows"Windows have several issues: weather stripping falls off, sliding windows don't stay up unless you concentrate on getting the "catch" mechanism in the right place." -Doreen, MI
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"Windows look great and all perform well except for one window that was not a standard size. The window is about 1/4 of an inch smaller than the frame. I have brought this to their attention and waiting for resolve." -JBRAD44, NY
"The windows, since installed in our new home, allowed wind to blow in so much that it knocks our binds so loud we cannot sleep on windy nights. " -K Brandt, MD
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"The windows, since installed in our new home, allowed wind to blow in so much that it knocks our binds so loud we cannot sleep on windy nights. " -K Brandt, MD
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