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Marvin's minimum is 14" (frame size)

This is simple. Ask each of the manufacturer's how they fare on the forced entry requirement. This will answer it for you.

If what you have is actually 12' x 8' OXXO sliding doors, they are pretty common. I would not go with aluminium unless for some reason, you have to. Vinyl, Fiberglass, or Wood Clad is far preferrable for resale. Marvin (the brand that I am most familiar with) has sliding, sliding French and both in ...

Unless it is different where you live, you are not going to be able to replace the sliders with single hungs (without making them larger than the sizes you gave) in your bedrooms unless you have some other means (a door?) to get out in case of emergency. Check with your building department or your w...

The frame expander for Marvin is the same as those pieces that you saw for Andersen as you get install them yourself with a table saw. They are designed to "close the gaps" around your existing window frame and the new insert. They are not a wrap per se. Marvin does have other pieces, casi...

Marvin has the exterior pieces as well but rather than include them as a package and charge you for something that you may not use, they are left as a option. The exterior trim piece is called a frame expander and is available in either 3/4", 2",or 3" widths and is held securely in pl...

Use an XOX slider (same look from exterior as a casement). You may have to shorten it to 72"

With that large an opening and consideration given to design pressure rating, you should use individual windows framed in their own openings. This, of course, is said without seeing your home. Consult an engineer or architect for the final word.

Without seeing specifically which window you are talking about. Visual light transmission is the amount of light that the glass lets into your home. A .47 sounds like a tinted glass. I always tell my customers that number is great in the summer but will make for a dreary room in the winter. That is ...

If you want Andersen's best DH, get pricing on the wood wright but expect to pay. The 200 is a "builder series" that is supposed to compete with vinyl products. The 400 is the long established middle of the road line.

You can just replace the balance tubes without replacing the whole window. Call a local glass shop that deals with your type of window (wood, vinyl, composite). It would help them if you knew the manufacturer. Good luck!

Custom Exteriors in Pleasanton has a number of Anlin windows on display.

Most of the major wood manufacturers have replacement or retro sizes. Marvin's door has a rough oprning of 70 5/8" for their 6065 door so don't despair.

The old adage holds true (even with doors and windows): you get what you pay for. I would not replace your existing with a metal door. Go with a good quality vinyl or wood. Milgard also makes vinyl. Look at Marvin as well as Andersen and Integrity from Marvin. A local company in the Walnut Creek are...

Yes, there is a market for them. Check your local Yellow Pages and look for companies that either make wood windows or recycle wimdows and doors. Here in norhern California, such companies would be Urban Ore (recyclers) or Wooden Window (manufacturer of wood windows). You may even make something and...