Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

Wall thickness is a consideration. Typically an older manufactured home's wall will not be much greater than a vinyl replacement window. I would also suggest a window with a nailing fin/flange be used so as to get a proper seal around the window. Get the best window that fits your budget.

I agree with WOW. Check the windows above. Could be caulking around the exterior perimeter of these windows allowing water to run down directly onto the top of the windows below. If the home is 9 yrs old there is a good chance that they were not tape flashed.

Are they brown or beige/tan? I have never seen a white aluminum muntin bar fade, but have seen vinyl bars yellow. A dark color would be more likely to fade.

As the OP stated, without knowing the STC of your current windows, its hard to judge how much an improvement a STC 35 window will make in your situation. I can say just from experience, that one of the first comments customers will make after having just a dual pane window which seals up much tighte...

I am wondering why more major manufacturers haven't embraced the Sashlite technology like they did the PPG Intercept system?

Do you know what type of balance system you windows have? Block & tackle, spiral, or constant force? The installer should at least be able to identify the type and what exactly is broken.

Ellison is an Atrium branded window. On par with Simonton. Consitent quality, service, delivery, etc. You should be able to find the other brands Randy mentioned in your area. Okna may be the exception.

My guess would be clear/obscure glass would allow more visible light. Most reflective glass that I have seen have some shade of tint along with reflective properties.

Post a picture of the cover you need if possible.

Choose Simonton. I have never heard of Ultimate Windows. Wait, thats not quite fair, is it? Sometimes when you get no response it is because nobody has any experience with the product or company you are asking about and can't offer an opinion with no basis of comparison.

I have installed quite a few Atrium branded windows and have always had good results with the products. Customers like them and they have held up over the years. Atrium is a vertically integrated company who extrudes their own vinyl, manufactures their own glass units and does a good job with on tim...

It's all about expectations. You were expecting "perfect" windows, there are none. Where you describe feeling a draft is going to be the coldest spots on any window. You notice the cold more easily due to the difference in your body temperature and the glass temperature. That temperature d...

Not familiar enough with the quality of the Thermotech window and no mention of type of glass package to have an opinion on the quote. Also, what quantity and type of windows that will be used to fill the openings? DH, sliders, casements? $100 for supervision? I've never seen this added to a quote.

In 5 years the builders warranty has usually passed so any problems with the windows they will put off on to the manufacturer. Also, builders sometimes have other incentives to use certain products (trips, rebates, etc.). And sometimes they use products out of ignorance or lack of knowledge. I have ...

Coming in late on this thread, 28 x 54 is kind of narrow for a garden window, IMO. Overall visible glass area is going to be reduced quite a bit in the width. Again, just an opinion. I would at least make sure that complete frame is removed to maximize the opening and not just installed within the e...