Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

Thanks, WindowsDirectCinci!

I'm deciding between IWC 8200 HS series aluminum sliders and Milgard A250 thermally improved aluminum sliders. I've read reviews of the Milgard saying they form condensation on the inside window and beading on the inside frame and puddles of water drip onto the window sill (and in some cases, all th...

Yes, it's not cheap.

I'm having a Milgard aluminum window installed (XOX horizontal sliders). My current window has a wood frame (casements and picture window). The house exterior is stucco. One dealer says he'd definitely use a block frame (H-bar for slope sill); another says a Z-bar is necessary. My priority is to pro...

Thank you HomeSealed and TheWindowNerd for confirming what I'd suspected. I'd prefer not to do it twice if the first time doesn't work out!

I'm replacing one window. Since a dealers' installation cost for one window is so high, are there any downsides to using an independent contractor not associated with a dealer? If I let the dealer install it, am I better protected if something goes wrong? I'm thinking the independent installer might...