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Watching this closely DFW Gal as I'm in the exact same boat. Live in North DFW and having trouble deciding which way to go. Have received some very helpful advice from WoW and Randy. Would prefer slimmer window frames as well, but I have big windows and arches, too.

Appreciate the insight Randy. And yes, the window sizes are an issue. One last thought: Is it worth considering fiberglass to get a stronger frame with similar efficiency? Or is the cost increase not worth it?

Thanks Randy, that helps. Good to know that I wasn't looking at it the wrong way. Will definitely look at the DY windows if they are truly a good choice for the heat. Given the split between hot days and cold days, I think windows that hold up to the heat are definitely more important. We've been ge...

Thanks WoW, I'll look more closely at those other brands. I did look into the Don Young windows, but noticed that the U factors were higher (above .30) than the vinyls. Maybe that's enough for the DFW climate, but it does get sort of cold here in the winter (likely below freezing this week in fact).

We're looking to replace all the original windows in our 1996-built house, but we're starting with front (south facing side) first. Lots of big windows (36x96, 84 wide arch, etc.). I have estimates from Milgard (Tuscany) and Burris that were similar (Pella, too, but that was a waste of time). Both i...