Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

Nothing wrong with storm windows, if that’s your choice, but let’s keep the discussion in the real world. This statement is totally ridiculous; As far as energy efficiency, I would bet that a good storm window is just about as efficient as one of the new double-pane windows. If you have wind whistli...

Just checking in on how it's coming with those performance numbers?

Amore125? Anyone?

It would be nice some day to get some, like testing numbers on these windows? Anyone, have any kind of data on these things? That’s really the core question, for the price how do they perform. Price wise they are upper end, so the logical question becomes is the performance in the higher range; does...

I think ether of those two materials will have a very long longevity. Of that, and vinyl as well I have no doubt. But the issue is far more complex than that. In every business deal, no matter how big or how small, there are three elements to it; 1. Price; how much is it? 2. Service: What comes wit...

Fibrex is certanly not artifucial fiberglass

Actually it is. Fiberglass is woven cloth saturated with epoxy. The cloth plays a role similar to that of rebar in concrete.

Fibrex is epoxy mixed with left over saw dust from the main Andersen wood window manufacturing plant.

I have read posts where people have claimed that some of there vinyl windows warped which were still under warranty but was not covered because warping was considered natural weathering.

Where exactly have you read this?

Lots of good brands out there, but it goes beyond just the product. With that in mind avoid the Champion branch in Chicago!

Ok, I'll take your advice and not go near them........

Good choice, there’s a bad apple in every barrel

Whatever you do, stay away from the Champion branch in Chicago.