Window choices in Atlanta area

[cpeterfeso]

Received a couple more bids and here is what we are looking at:
Option 1: Okna 500 series: $42,819 37 double hung, 4 picture windows
Option 2: Provia Endure: $39,650 37 double hung and 4 picture windows
Both install companies seem great; it is really just a question of the Provia vs Okna and are the Okna 500s worth the extra money. Thoughts??

Thanks to all as this board has been very helpful. We are in the process of getting quotes for some replacement windows and quickly getting overwhelmed. Here is what we have so far and would appreciate any advice/comments. We are doing 37 double hung windows to replace our builder grade wood.
#1: Apex Energy Solutions: They are quoting their Insignia window (from Alside I think); their quote for the 37 windows with cladding, white interior, "custom" beige exterior, 58k but if we "act now" it is 47k
#2: Local company quoting sash replacement kits made of cellular PVC from Precision Millworks; they really pushed the CPVC with lowe2 air filled glass as being a great choice here in Atlanta area and it being just sash and track replacement you keep glass space and save some money. Any opinions on sash kits and cellular PVC? Price is 28k plus about 3k to paint them.
#3: Universal Window Direct: I was really hoping they would be offering a Polaris window but unfortunately it was another rebranded Alside. They pushed their entry level Unishield, beige int and ext, cladding. 30k
I am hoping to get quotes soon from a dealer for Okna and Sunrise. Any thoughts on what I currently have? Thanks

[Randy]

Alside is a no go, from any contractor.

As to option #2, getting replacement sashes to fit with old frames is very rarely successful, in my experience. Air tightness is a critical component of making new windows energy efficient, and that will be one of the leakiest options possible.

Stick with your plan on getting other quotes on Okna, Sunrise and I’d add Soft-lite to the mix as well.