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Author: | Jen |
Subject: | Anderson vs. Norco |
Posted At: | 2004-09-20 20:04:27 |
My husband and I are just beginning the process of building a new home. We live in the Chicago area. Our builder highly recommends NORCO windows. My parents swear by ANDERSON windows. Does anyone have any experience or consumer reports that would help us to choose the brand of windows? We currently have Pella and they are probably the worst windows ever. We would like to make an educated choice for our new home. Thanks!
Author: | Window4U (IL) |
In Reply To: | Anderson vs. Norco (posted by Jen) |
Subject: | RE: Anderson vs. Norco |
Posted At: | 2004-09-20 21:00:14 |
Jen, you should keep in mind that over half of the new construction market is using vinyl windows. This may give you some options for energy efficiency, lifetime warranties, and zero maintanance that wood windows may not provide, and save you some major money as well.
Even my favorite window that I handle, Schuco, is available with a nailing flange for new construction applications, as are many other quality vinyl windows listed on this site. Many are available in realistic woodgrain too.
Just be really careful if you choose to explore this option. Many vinyl builders units are really bad windows. Take the time to read up through past posts for the better windows to look at. Good luck.
Author: | Art |
In Reply To: | Anderson vs. Norco (posted by Jen) |
Subject: | RE: Anderson vs. Norco |
Posted At: | 2004-09-20 22:54:59 |
Jen -
After just a quick perusal of Norcos' warranty I'd suggest staying away from them. The farther the better!
As Window4U indicated, use of the Search function will definitely provide you with a lot of info - probably more than you want! Lol. Use it to look up Andersen, Schuco, CertainTeed, Gilkey or any others you might have heard of or may come across. High performance windows & doors are absolutely essential to keeping utility costs down and comfort high. It's well worth your time to invest in some research as an informed decision on brand/properties will pay off handsomely for a long period of time.
I admit to being partial to Schuco since I've just had them installed in my home. Already the a/c is running a lot less than before and I really like that! :)
Best of luck in your decision and remember that the quality of the install is, for the most part, equal to the importance of the quality of the window you choose. General contractors use laborers or general carpenters (nothing wrong with them when working within their normal duties) to install windows, but qualified window installers will blow most of them out of the water when it comes to proper and correct installation and quality that lasts and lasts and lasts and saves and saves and saves..........
Author: | Ed Slater |
In Reply To: | Anderson vs. Norco (posted by Jen) |
Subject: | RE: Anderson vs. Norco |
Posted At: | 2004-09-21 01:45:07 |
In regaurds to Norco these would probably not be the best choice for your home. Since this is a new home you will want windows to stand the test of time. Start with warranties, lets face it if the product is strong so is the warranty. Anderson does make a good product but, there are still some better alternatives. Highly recommend triple pane, fiberglass reinforced, high-end vinyl windows. There are some really good companies with this product and make sure it is the top of the line model so you are comparing apples to apples. Happy shopping!!!!!
Author: | Jeff W |
In Reply To: | Anderson vs. Norco (posted by Jen) |
Subject: | RE: Anderson vs. Norco |
Posted At: | 2004-09-21 12:18:25 |
I would choose the Norco Teton Clad casement over the Andersen. Not the siteline casement or double hung, but the Teton clad casement is a workhorse. Milgard has a plant in Aurora for obtaining fiberglass from the west coast as an upgrade. Norco has a 20 year product warranty, Milgard a lifetime with labor and Andersen a 10 year warranty/ 20 on glass.