Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

Vanusa~
I couldn't have said it better. I did much the same things with the same results. Thank you for speaking up! Marlene

The window rep held up a sample Schuco triple window against my living room window lace curtains. I could really see a difference in the amount of light coming through my old windows and the amount of light coming through the Schuco triple pane sample. I think the Schuco had the advantage of not all...

I have been following this discussion on Schuco with alot of interest. Originally, I had contracted for Schuco Corona 4000. When that didn't work out, I decided to go with Simonton 9800 with the glass package upgrade. I live in the DC area and thought that triple pane might be overkill. Also, when I...

Chuck~ I had originally chosen Reflections 5500, SS, upgraded glass package, sculpted grids and multi toe bolts on sliding doors. The only thing I changed when the rep came was I went to the Impressions 9800 when he told me there would be a 45.00 per window price increase. I felt that for the aestet...

You should be able to get the 9800 for very close to the same price as an equally equip 5500. There is not a huge difference in price and the 9800 looks considerably better aesthetically.[/quote] An update and thanks to all the generous people who have helped me find some nice windows. I am going wi...

Windows on Washington~ You are correct. Not being as familiar as I should be with the window/door terminology, it took me awhile to notice that the Simonton dealer was discussing Patio door and I was thinking French sliding door. They have a French swing out garden door but my room size can't accomm...

I am just getting more and more frustrated! When I was working with the Gorell rep and told him I wanted the 5300. He replied that the 5300 was for commercial application and the 5100 was the residential! Thank goodness another Gorell dealer gave me the straight scoop. Now I am working with a Simont...

Windows on Washington~ You brought up an interesting point. The Schuco dealer that I previously had contracted with used the exact same supplier as the Gorell company is using. I know because I asked the rep from Gorell. Interesting fact that I wasn't aware of. That being the case, one would think t...

Skydawggy~ Thanks for the yellow pages suggestion. I just received a new phone book in the last few days and I did let my fingers do the walking. I was surprised to find a few new Simonton dealers to contact. I am also going to take my time and scout out some other brands just for comparison as well...

Have you tried finding a dealer on the Simonton website? Thank you for your reply. Yes, I did go to the website and was absolutely thrilled when I was able to print out a list three (countem' three) pages long. Unfortunately, only two companies (and I mean ONLY TWO) were licensed in Maryland. One I...

I just finished with a sales rep who I understood to sell Gorell as well as the Simonton line of windows. When I set up this appointment I emailed the rep that I was specifically interest in Simonton Reflections 5500 but was considering the Gorell 5300. After about 20 minutes of the sales rep tellin...

I live in the Metro DC area and I am also considering the Simonton 5500 windows with the Super Spacer upgrade. My problem is that I am having a hard time locating sufficient MD licensed Simonton Dealers to compare prices. I am also considering the Gorell 5300 window as the dealer who sells and insta...

Thanks so much for the info on Simonton Reflections. I am looking for a good window that won't break my bank account!

Infosponge and Seamaster~ Thank you for responding to my questions with such good information. Your emails were valuable for what they said as much as what they didn't say. I think I am going to search out a dealer/installer for the Simonton 9800. I don't trust my judgement as far as buying the wind...

Since my Schuco window purchase company was a no show, I am again shopping for windows. I really like the Simonton 9800s but on the Simonton website my closest dealer for these windows is about 50 miles away. However, there are quite a few dealers close by for the Simonton 5500s. How close can I com...