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#1 Post by sparky12 »

getting quotes that are all over the place on a window job in Phx,az.

replacing single pane alum. windows with vinyl retrofit sliders..
3 4x4
1 6x 4
1 6x8
and a standard patio slider...quotes range from 4,000 to 11,000...any
ideas what this job should cost for decent brand low e, argon double pane
vinyl insert windows...brands i was quoted are from Bristol,Milgard, cascade, anderson...

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#2 Post by Skydawggy. »

Only one in that group I'd recommend is Milgard. You should be able to get Simonton amd maybe Anlin or Amerimax. Prices vary regionally and from dealer to dealer. Best advice is to educate yourself using forums like this one and then compare quality and value. A professional install is critical and will cost you more to hire an experienced installer as opposed to a hack. Too often consumer become caught up in splitting hairs on window differences and lose focus on the entire package.

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Re: cost of job

#3 Post by Windows on Washington »

Bristol is okay at best. I am not familiar with Cascade personally.

Andersen vinyl (Silverline) is suspect.

Milgard is probably the best of that grouping but I have had issues with their windows from time to time when we dealt with them. QA/QC was a bit all over the place.

I would expand your search.

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#4 Post by canuck »

silverline is suspect is an understatement.i think its truely at the bottom of the barrel along with pela thermastar vinyl windows. expand your search and pay the extra for quality. it will be much CHEAPER in the long run.

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