Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

I'd also recommend checking out some locally owned window installation companies. You'll likely find better products, installation, and service. I'm not sure what's available in your neck of the woods, but Gorell and Softlite are a couple great products. WW's Alside is not, and Champion's product is...

I dont think that Softlite has a brown extrusion. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.... I believe they have a laminate or a paint.

I don't know anyone that has an actual brown extrusion,(although I'm sure somebody does). Some companies (PlyGem and I believe Sunrise) offer a capstock or laminate which is nice, otherwise Gorell offers a pretty nice warranty on their painted exteriors (20yrs instead of 10 like others).

Have you tried entering your zip code on Gorell's website? They would direct you to the closest dealer(s) who will have samples... For that matter, why doesn't the guy who have you the bid have a sample??? ...........So if I'm reading this correct, as it stands the Softlite is cheaper? If that is th...

You said earlier that you were quoted $17.8 on the Gorell's, but your graphic shows $20.2? Am I missing something?... Both of those windows are very comparable when given similar glass packages. The each have their pros and cons imo. The Softlite is probably a little more attractive and will have sl...

I'd say that price "installed" is very good. Personally I believe that a window installer that does nothing but install windows all day everyday will deliver a better install than a framing crew... As for the glass packages, the Energy master 3 is a nice upgrade to triple pane with argon a...

Whoa, information overload :lol: ... This seems like a no-brainer to me. That Gorell 5300 is an excellent window and on par with the Softlite Elements (and better than the Barrington). The price that they've given you is excellent as well. At that price you could probably upgrade to the Triple w/kry...

Sunrise is decent as well, toss the alside though.

What will the installer be responsible for? If they are adding any trim work, flashing, etc, (exterior or interior) then it would still seem a little high, but not outrageous. If all they are doing is dropping it in with a nailing fin, then its definitely on the high side. I really don't think there...

Most if not all good manufacturers (and even most bad ones) will not sell directly to a consumer. You'll need to contact either a building supply house, or a dealer who offers cash and carry. Even if they would, you'd likely be charged full list price which is more than you'd pay from a supply house...

I sincerely appreciate the thought, however you would be out of our current service area... I'd certainly be happy to do anything I can to help though.

I commend you for your concern of important choices.. Personally, I prefer vinyl windows, however if one of the prefinish woodgrain options does not match the rest of your woodwork, you may be forced to choose a window with a wood interior. If this is the case, the number one enemy of your windows w...

Lee, Typically (at least around here), the company who is contracted for the rough carpentry will handle the window installs as well. That is why new construction almost always has subpar windows, because you have builders who know nothing about windows buying them, framers who know little about win...

Neither one is a great choice, although you could find worse... I like the Plygem lines that were formerly Great lakes, but the certainteed is not impressive from what I've seen. The line that I'm familiar with is the old Bryn mawr II.

+1 to both responses... do some more reading on this site and you'll see why you shouldnt waste your time