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by cojo47
Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Weathershield Custom Shield v. Marvin or Andersen
Replies: 4
Views: 4996

Thanks JScott. That also alerts me to a potential issue with Andersen. Judging from the number of views but only one response to my question, is it safe to conclude that few people have experience with Weathershield windows? What does that imply? Am I better off staying away from Weathershield? By t...
by cojo47
Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:15 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Weathershield Custom Shield v. Marvin or Andersen
Replies: 4
Views: 4996

Weathershield Custom Shield v. Marvin or Andersen

Can anyone comment on the quality and durability of Weathershield double hung windows? How do they compare with Marvin or Andersen? We are considering replacing about 20 windows in a 70 year old brick house in Washington DC, and for esthetic purposes are now considering (aluminum clad) wood windows ...
by cojo47
Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:07 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Kensington Huntington window
Replies: 1
Views: 5390

Kensington Huntington window

Can any of the experts on this site offer an opinion of the Kensington Huntington double hung window? These would be for a 1930s brick house in Washington, DC. Window seems to have good specs, but is it well designed and constructed, and is the company reliable? Lady of the house is seeking a slim f...
by cojo47
Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: metro DC window shopping advice, please
Replies: 13
Views: 12873

Thanks, all, for the feedback. I'll check out the dealers and the windows you've suggested. All new info for me, so I'm grateful for your help!
by cojo47
Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: metro DC window shopping advice, please
Replies: 13
Views: 12873

Hi Mirabelle - I too am looking. I haven't been enamored with any of the products I've seen yet, so I would like to broaden my search. I have not yet seen any of the windows to which you and others here refer (Schuco, Preservation (Alside), Simonton 9800/5500, Sheffield (Alside), and Sunrise Restora...