Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

+1. Fair pricing on that window. I'd agree with WoW, talk to the dealer about your concerns and see if perhaps they can work with you. I'm sure that the last thing they want is to lose you as a customer. Obviously they won't be able to match two year old pricing as we've all experienced significant ...

If one was to look around and compare test sizes I think you would be hard pressed to find 2 that have the same size. It still has very low DP rating regardless of test size. The Soft-Lite Classic is not there bottom line(IMO) and has not needed modern updates to be relevant. In this comparison the...

The rating is not .02, it appears to be .08. It looks as though MI has had the product retested and is "pending", it used to be .04 I believe? The reason that the .02 is listed under "alternative unit size tested" is because that is not the gateway size used for the actual certif...

Aluminum trim is a very common and effective way to finish the exterior on a window installation. I'm generally a diplomatic guy these days, but the anybody that gives you the line of crap about heat absorption should be disqualified from consideration. Total nothing burger. Metal is affixed to wood...

The Sunrise Restorations is a very nice window and the best of this group by a fair margin IMO. That said, WOWZA, that's a big price discrepancy. Are you sure that this is an apples to apples comparison in terms of product options, install details, etc? Sunrise has their own trim systems (inside and...

Hello...I've been in the market for a house purchase, both new or old..lots of the houses have vinyl double hung windows..on many of them I noticed air infiltration at each corner of the meeting rail..is this a sign of improper installation or just a common weak spot due to the window design? are t...

The tax credit availability is based on meeting the requirements as opposed to being on a list. We provide our customers documentation of the product ratings as well as the other info needed to file and document that, I suspect that most dealers do. The Okna 500dx with Xr9 glass does meet the Energy...

We are looking to replace the windows and sliding patio doors on our colonial. We have 32 windows and 2 six foot sliders. Having read the forum and reviews, it seems that Okna is a top notch brand and Window World is not so much but a decent window I don't think most pros would characterize that as...

The NFRC ratings cover the thermal part of the equation, and then there are the structural ratings like Air Infiltration, Design Pressure, etc. The former is going to be largely dependent on the glass offered (low-e profile, spacer system, etc), where the latter really speaks more to the engineering...

The best thing that you can do to compare is get another quote or two from reputable install companies. My thoughts on this one: - Price: pretty much normal range. If you factor in the premium for the circle top, you are probably between $1000-$1200 per window which is solid pricing these days. For ...

Anlin: Not available in my area, however I've seen/heard relatively positive feedback from folks on the west coast. I don't believe that they stack up well against the products that are born and bred from more severe climates, however in a moderate area they are well regarded. Okna: Great performer...

Around here Pella does use subcontractors even though they Pella logo’s on their trucks and trailers. The in house vs sub argument is often brought up as a selling Point going either way depending on what they use. Comparing fiberglass windows to vinyl is very comparable and quite often done . More...

+1, broaden your search. Option 1 and two are red flags on both product and install quality IMO, with option 3 probably having solid installers but not a top performing product by any metric. I should also mention that the "sub" part of option 2 is not a concern in and of itself, but the f...

Not sure how old they are and what the warranty is/was, but the glass is likely covered and the labor to install it not... I believe that was alluded to, just mentioning for clarification. If that's the case, most likely yes, it would be worth it/cost effective unless the windows are experiencing ot...

I got a quote from a local installer that deals with Okna. $12,000 for the Okna 500, deluxe package. I'm thinking this is the way to go due to the price and the quality of the window. Any reason to go with the vytex? Nope. Sounds like an easy winner assuming it's a reputable company... The only rea...