Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

I'd lean Polaris, Joyce is not bad though.

For VWD, a little bit of penicillin will clear that right up.

I agree, a pocket replacement will be easier and may even cost less than a sash kit if you throw a cheap vinyl unit in there

If it needs to match, than a sash kit. You measure it pretty much the same way as a pocket. Brand of the original doesn't matter, and they are probably out of business.

Sounds like you found a guy that buys whatever windows he can get at Home Depot. Not a good sign. Not very good window choices, the Andersen is okay I suppose if you want a wood interior window that will need to be replaced in 15 years or so.

No window can prevent condensation. It's always going to be one of the coldest spots in your home, more specifically the bottom edge of the glass. What's pictured looks completely normal for a 15 degree day even with triple pane glass. The moisture in your home is just a tick high for the glass temp...

You are too kind Mr Window Nerd. While the Brown gas statement that all exterior walls bear some weight and simple folks call it gravity is not incorrect, the condescending insinuation that they should all be treated the same is downright moronic. This cat is sounding more like a shady window salesm...

This addition has engineered trusses, so its not load bearing. I was wondering about windows that were designed to fit between studs, but made to look like one unit for my other property and I'm disappointed that they don't exist. There would be nothing special about the window other than the sizin...

Honest opinion: Find a better window. Save your money or finance it.

Miratec is awful IMO. Seen many failures.

LP is good stuff as is the azek, versatex, etc. Never had an issue. Only time I've seen an issue is due to bad or incorrect installation of it.

Same for the installs, The Nerd is on point there. This is done all day everyday by competent guys.

definitely ghosts.

I have looked at other online reviews and do not see many negative reviews of Mezzo. :shock: Where have you been looking??? If anything, that window isn't brought up much these days as there are better choices that the roofers and pickup truck contractors are offering such as Provia. Insignia is an...

two great windows to choose from here. I also don't care for that interior low e, but maybe not awful for your location.

While the 600 is better than the 500, if you are going white/white without an extensive list of upgrades, the 500 is a nice choice. Bang for the buck champ imo.

Gilkey is far from a great window, easy choice here.

Did you have the company out yet? Which window did you look at? All of Oknas window are good, maybe not a big fan of the 400.
Post back the details, we can give you more feedback.

The reason NOT to buy single hungs: They exist to be a lower cost alternative. Its very rare to find a good one for that reason, since they are made to save a penny here and a penny there.

You can compare them to cars, power tools, fruit, or even ex-wives, doesn't matter. They are both very differnet but equally bad (the last comp wins based on that).
Find some new options.