Ply Gem versus Millguard
Ply Gem versus Millguard
I am building a home in Hawaii. The contractor has specified Ply Gem windows, which I have never heard of. He will give me Millguard if we want. Any opinions?
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Re: Ply Gem versus Millguard
Plygem is more or less a contractor window, their highest end window is maybe ok but i suspect you will be happier and paying some more for Milgard.
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Re: Ply Gem versus Millguard
Plygem does have some higher end offerings that can be nice. What model did they say it would be?
Gotta have more information on both proposed models.
Gotta have more information on both proposed models.
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Re: Ply Gem versus Millguard
Finding out which line it is will be key. Plygem has various offerings under the same name depending on region, and I have know idea which product would be going to Hawaii. I suspect it would be their "west" offering.
Re: Ply Gem versus Millguard
The specs say Ply Gem Slim Line with nail on fins. The contractor indicated to us that he finds the specs on the two types to be nearly identical, but he feels the "operation and locking mechanism" on the Ply Gem is superior?
Re: Ply Gem versus Millguard
Slim line is the #400 series, contractors grade.
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Re: Ply Gem versus Millguard
The air infiltration rate on the plygem premium series( their so called high end) has a very high number of .19 .. Thats alot of air leakage, i can only imagine what the low end plygem would be.