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If the only point of water entry is at that roof to wall interface under the windows, it's really more of a roof flashing issue than a window issue. If that was installed properly, water that entered behind the window trim through failed caulk would have been directed right back our when it hit the ...

Good advice above, the Polaris is nice. I'd just emphasize that you really want to go with a window company that provides the window and the install. Buying DIY and hiring a handyman is a recipe for disaster for a whole host of reasons, with the big one being lack of accountability. Windows have a l...

The condition and design of the current window and storm would dictate how effective and how costly a "tune-up" would be. It may be worthwhile, it may not. As far as replacing the "double hung only", new windows with 2 or 3 panes of glass and low e coatings eliminate the need for...

^^^This is the guy to talk to^^^, Windows on Washington is the best in the business. As for your current choices, the Vytex and Restorations are the only options that I'd consider. The said, a window is only as good as its installation, and again, it sounds like you are fortunate to have one of best...

+1. No real worries here, this type of service is done every day in the industry

The Polaris window is good and from that perspective I'd agree with the other pros. That said, I'd give strong consideration to the company offering it as well. A great window with a questionable installation and poor service after the sale is no better than buying a bad window. I'm not saying that ...

I'd just confirm the option of the other pros:

- While the 800 is a bit better, the Okna 500 is a very good window and at a 50% lower price it is an easy choice

- The SL Elite is also nice and is comparable. The Provia is not imo.

The price is surprisingly reasonable, but the product leaves a bit to be desired in terms of performance IMO. As Rickenz alluded to, product availability can be regional, but I suspect that you'd have access to at least some of the top performers that are pretty universally recommended : Okna, Softl...

I'd get away from looking at window and installation costs separately as most professional companies are going to offer a combined price. To answer your questions: 1) Composite and Vinyl have different properties, and composites in and of themselves have several variations of material content. In th...

We had an offer of just over $3000 per window for full tear outs including one bay window. Likely we'll seek more estimates. Adding a bay in there is going to skew the "per window" number considerably. You are on the right track though in getting another quote or two, that will be the bes...

Have you contacted Clear Choice in Holmen? Steve Johnson runs a good operation over there, I'd definitely recommend them. Secondly, I'd agree with WoW that the Okna 600 is the easy winner of those choices and I'd upgrade to triple pane. It's needed for the new Energy Star tax credit in our neck of t...

Burris Tectview AC - $24K NT Traditions - $35K (will get one more quote on the Presidential line, but do prefer the minor upgrades the Traditions dealer gets) Anlin Del Mar - $45K (ruled out) Sunrise is now MI Windows which has pretty bad reviews in my area; Okna is not available to my knowledge. T...

Betsey, regarding service life, I like to break windows into four categories based on my experience over the years: 1) " Throw away windows" . These are generally falling apart in 10 years or so give or take, and are commonly referred to as "builder grade" and used in new constru...

Okna 800 quote came in only a grand and change higher than climate solutions for the 10 windows, seems like a no-brainer. I do wish I could go with the other installer, much closer and recommended by others, but they don't carry any of those top vinyl brands. Between Okna 800 and comparable Sunrise...

I don't keep up on the specifics of those glass options, what is the CR (condensation resistance) of each? In your area you'll want to be mindful of that rating and avoid a surface 4 low e coating that knocks that down substantially. Lastly, do consider that the new Energy Star (most efficient) tax ...