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by rich55
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Wood window replacements
Replies: 8
Views: 3349

Re: Wood window replacements

@TheWindowNerd - I was mistaken and you are correct, the Kolbe Classic window is roll-formed aluminum. I was able to visit a store today to see the Marvin Elevate today and it looks very nice. Hopefully the pricing will be similar to the Kolbe Classics as well as the others i mentioned before. Love ...
by rich55
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Wood window replacements
Replies: 8
Views: 3349

Re: Wood window replacements

Awesome information, thank you. I have yet to see the Marvin Elevate product in person but will take a look based on your recommendation. The current Kolbe windows we have are extruded aluminum exterior. My contractor was trying to get us to steer clear of windows with extruded aluminum exteriors be...
by rich55
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Wood window replacements
Replies: 8
Views: 3349

Re: Wood window replacements

We're replacing them as part of a hail damage claim. The contractor we're working with says the Kolbe aluminum exterior makes them more susceptible to hail damage than, say a vinyl or fiberglass clad window.
by rich55
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Wood window replacements
Replies: 8
Views: 3349

Wood window replacements

I live in MN and have 25 year old Kolbe double hung wood windows and will replace them with wood windows. While I understand many on this board prefer vinyl, we like the look of wood and will continue with them. I'm looking for recommendations or things to consider when choosing them. Right now we'r...
by rich55
Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement double hung in MN - sunrise, soft-lite, marvin
Replies: 4
Views: 2544

Re: Replacement double hung in MN - sunrise, soft-lite, marvin

i'm in a similar situation. What windows did you decide on/install? If installed, what are your impressions so far?