Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

Marvin Essential's being a fiberglass product is virtually all glass (good glass Cardinal). It's almost like the frame and sash perimeter is too small if that's even possible. Fiberglass is much stronger like aluminum, thus doesn't need a more robust frame. I think the locks and design is a little c...

PJ simply isn't the company that they once were when smaller. That had super good installers back in the day, not that I know who is who there now so much. They're 10-minutes from my house and feel that they have lost the "charm" of what they once were. I guess the knock with them is that ...

Interior trim work looks fantastic.

Did you explain the universal building code regarding tempered glass to company B? There are window outfits that exceed the 9 square feet exemption on units, but that sales rep doesn't seem to know the code? I like the SL Elements more so than the Endure. The only thing I would get in writing is reg...

I do not like any platform from Silverline Windows (manufacturer of American Craftsman for HD). Pretty much the lowest grade of vinyl in the industry. I see massive seal failures down the road with them regarding their glazing and yellowing of various parts on the windows. I don't think Lowes or HD ...

One can obtain service OEM replacement sashes from Andersen direct via their 1-800 number, or a local Andersen Lumberyard could quote on Andersen tilting sash kits for older Narrowline non-tilting windows.

If you had to use something from the MI line, the 1650 would be the only one I'd use. I would cut back more of the jamb and stool area so that the window is into the rough opening verses sticking out too far into the brick returns and lintel area. You would be fine possibly jumping the old exterior ...

Another vote for Vytex.

OKNA 500 or 600 series would be exactly Camry level. I'd consider the 600 to be borderline Lexus compared to most vinyl. Soft-Lite LS is nice too. You're going to pay a lot more for all fiberglass Marvie Essentials which their DH isn't as nice looking as their Elevate which has a real wood interior....

Hi Philly, just contact WOW admin and he can forward my contact information.

Like Rick stated, the salesman is incorrect.

Yes, from my experience. The temps could get pretty brutal inside of the lite's of glass, thus the material must be very strong. We, along with many of the other pros here install or see these units and NFRC labels everyday and I don't see the numbers jumping like that. OKNA internal grids would loo...

You don't need to be worried about the slimmer profile of the ONKA frame platforms. Their extrusions are well engineered and designed to be strong enough not to have any bowing and warping. It has to do with cross "I-beam" multiple walls as reinforcement for strength and not just bulky lar...

Dover is right on the edge for me regarding my service area. Did a private contractor install those for you, or where they in the house previously before you obtained the house? I ask as I'm friendly with the local Pella store on 202 in North Wilmington. They could guide you through obtaining OEM re...

Marketing outfits that just happen to perform "home improvements" love that dated tin man "model home" nonsense. Create a fictional price that no window was ever sold at just to create a "too good" to be true once in a lifetime opportunity with a heavy dose of fear of l...