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by Randy
Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for advice on replacements in Northern Va
Replies: 28
Views: 25316

Pella defender

You obviously don't know what you are talking about. 1) Pella does offer an OPTIONAL kynar paint finish, but so does Eagle 2) Pella's sashes are clad in roll-form aluminum that is not much thicker than a coke can, while Eagle uses extruded aluminum on both the sashes and the frames Care to challenge...
by Randy
Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for advice on replacements in Northern Va
Replies: 28
Views: 25316

Pella is way overrated

Why don't you past the past posting where you "proved I was a liar". Since it didn't happen, why don't you scurry back under the refrigerator, like the cockroach that you are.
by Randy
Sat Jan 29, 2005 9:13 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for advice on replacements in Northern Va
Replies: 28
Views: 25316

See if you have and Eagle dealer in your area. They make a really nice window - comparable with the Marvin look and build, much better than Pella. Pella's aluminum cladding is very thin and easily damaged.


Good luck


www.eaglewindows.com
by Randy
Tue Nov 09, 2004 8:35 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Marvin Ultimate vs. Andersen Renewal
Replies: 4
Views: 7116

Marvin vs. Renewal

If it was my money and my home, I would go with the Marvin Ultimate windows. The Renewal windows have too many issues being worked through, and they have not been on the market long enough to prove themselves. You might also want to take a look at this site before making your decision. http://my.exe...
by Randy
Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:57 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Using new window dealer in town PROS CONS?
Replies: 7
Views: 7898

new dealer

If you choose a good product, and ensure proper installation, the chances of needing the dealer again are practically nil.

You do not want to accept a no-name brand window from a new dealer. Nor do you want to blindly accept his/her installation method.


Hope this helps.
by Randy
Fri Oct 29, 2004 7:58 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Which is better Marvin or Milgard?
Replies: 8
Views: 11900

Milgard veneer

It is real douglas fir, peeled to 1/32" and glued to the fiberglass. Yes it is a veneer, however, not in the typical sense. I have already mentioned the things to be concerned about. Trust me, this is not one of them. Milgard puts the veneered fiberglass through far more extensive testing than ...
by Randy
Wed Oct 27, 2004 7:48 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Which is better Marvin or Milgard?
Replies: 8
Views: 11900

Milgard windows

The rollers are covered under the Milgard warranty. The great thing about Milgard is the warranty which covers everything except for glass breakage, for as long as you own the home - labor and materials included. As to the pine interior on the Marvin, if you get a good painter to stain the interiors...
by Randy
Tue Oct 26, 2004 10:03 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Which is better Marvin or Milgard?
Replies: 8
Views: 11900

Marvin vs. Milgard

As a Milgard dealer. it pains me to say this. Since the pricing is very similar, go with the Marvins. Milgard has decided to use a roller on their sliders which is cheap and difficult to slide. I don't understand why they don't use a better roller system, but it is lousy. They also use a metal inser...
by Randy
Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Why so down on Renewal by Andersen?
Replies: 5
Views: 6874

Renewal windows

What kind of window are they, if not vinyl?
by Randy
Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:08 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Outragous pella quote...
Replies: 19
Views: 31248

Pella

Pella has it's positives, such as the casement handles, screen systems and they pioneered the blinds in the glass. I am not a Pella basher, (I'm an Andersen Renewal/Joe C. basher), I just feel that there are better choices for most homeowners. For my money, Marvin makes the very best wood window ava...
by Randy
Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: milgard ultra factory shut down?
Replies: 3
Views: 5324

Milgard

You should have no problem getting the items on your list, as long as you are willing to wait for them, which you stated you are. As I posted before, you should expect to wait approximately 8 weeks. You will enjoy the Milgard doors and casement window very much. As to the french door, my Milgard pri...
by Randy
Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Outragous pella quote...
Replies: 19
Views: 31248

Pella

Let me get this straight. You call my argument weak, and then when I call you on the points you make, I am the one being "uncivil". Nice. Yes I have seen the problems I described with Pella windows. No I do not believe they will be going out of business. I just believe there are much bette...
by Randy
Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:02 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Outragous pella quote...
Replies: 19
Views: 31248

Pella

Hey genius, if the hail would have to "move sideways" perhaps you could explain how aluminum fascia is very often dented by hail. Number one, it gets dented without the hail moving sideways and number two, it also has wood behind it. If you want to use touch-up paint on your aluminum clad ...
by Randy
Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:15 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Outragous pella quote...
Replies: 19
Views: 31248

Pella windows

While Eagle does not offer the wood veneer retractable screen, they also do not offer flimsy rolled form aluminum covering on their sashes. Like Marvin, Eagle uses extruded aluminum on both the frames and the sashes. Pella's rolled form aluminum sashes dent very easily from even the smallest hail st...
by Randy
Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Outragous pella quote...
Replies: 19
Views: 31248

Why don't you look at Eagle brand wood windows. They are better built than Pella and they also offer blinds in the glass. You can choose from 50 color options on the exterior as well.