Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

OK, thanks. That makes me feel better. Since I made the post this morning I called the installation company and they also said this is normal. They are sending out an information booklet about it. The thing that confused me was the fact that some windows had it and others didn't. In some cases windo...

I had all of my old single pane windows replaced this past July. I used Milgard's double pane, argon gas-filled, low-E Superspacer windows. Everything was fine during the warm months. Now, in late September when it is getting cooler overnight (I live in the Seattle area), I am getting a heavy layer ...

I just went through the same process, although not for that long. I spent the last month researching product on the 'net and interviewing several companies. I talked to some on the phone and had salesmen from five of them come out to the house. After doing all of that I came to three conclusions: 1)...

I think I am getting close to a decision. I talked to five contractors and got four bids. I previously mentioned the Empire Pacific Windows offered by Capitol Home Improvement. Their bid was about $14,000. There were too many bad reviews on this product and I didn't like their sales approach so I de...

More notes from my continuing saga... I got the quote from Renewal by Andersen for 33 windows (several are floor-to-ceiling) and three patio doors. It was $49,220. They offered a promotional discount of $7383, so it came to $41,837 and then another $3,832 for sales tax. Botom line: $45,519, but only...

I just had the Renewal by Andersen guy out for a presentation. He started by talking about the negative aspects of vinyl: that it expands and contracts and warps too much (more than wood, aluminum or Fibrex), especially when it is exposed to the western summer sun. He said that Fibrex is better than...

The two installation companies recommended by Puget Sound Energy were Puget Sound Insulation and Windows (from Tacoma) and Capitol Home Improvement (Tacoma and Spanaway). Puget Sound Insulation and Windows offeres Milgard and CertainTeed. Their sales guy said CertainTeed was better for my house beca...

It's good to see this info. One of the bids I just got (on a whole house window replacement project) was for EPI and they were about $2K less than the bid for CertainTeed.

Thanks. I checked out Milgard first because they are from around here. The quality seems OK but I found that their frames are rather wide. This means two things: first, more white vinyl shows from the inside and second, the actual "see thru" area of the window is diminished. CertainTeed ha...

Thanks very much. I'll check out the Jeld-Wen this weekend.

I'm glad I found this forum. I'm shopping for 33 replacement windows (many of which are large picture windows) and 3 replacement patio doors. I'd seen Andersen advertisements and was interested in the Renewal by Andersen windows because they come in colors and can be painted. My wife does not want w...

I have a 1978 contemporary-styled house with 33 old aluminum frame, single pane windows and three sliding doors. I am going to replace them and have become overwhelmed with information and claims. Does anyone have suggestions on what brand is best for the Pacific Northwest? I called Puget Sound Ener...