Window help

10 years ago

My GC is recommending Hurd windows. I was also considering Anderson A series or OKNA enviro-star. Any suggestions? I've never heard of Hurd.

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mmarse1
10 years ago
The Okna Enviro star window is clearly head and shoulders above the other 2 offerings based on structural integrity, air infiltration, overall energy efficiency, and in my opinion, looks.
millworkman
10 years ago
Of those three choices go with the Okna. I would not use anything Hurd in a dog house and would not use A series either. If I were to use anything Andersen it would be the 400 series and nothing else.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
10 years ago
+1

Not a fair comparison for the other two. The Okna does kind of destroy them on performance.
toddinmn
10 years ago
Besides price why the strong preference with the 400 series over the A-series?
millworkman
10 years ago
Todd, the A series came out after I was out of the Andersen window business but from what I have been told by friends who are still selling Andersen is that the A series is ok, not great ok. They still recommend the 400 series as the best value and performer. Maybe not true any longer but just the info I have been given.
toddinmn
10 years ago
I don't see how the 400 series would be the better performer. The A-Series has a higher DP rating and it has more weatherstripping. I would imagine it has a better air infiltration rating as well but Andersen typically only indicates a minimum passing number on both windows.U-values are the same on both.
I would agree the 400 is a better value from my own selective price sampling with the 400 Woodwright vs A-Series.
millworkman
10 years ago
OK todd I will not argue as I am not in the residential market any longer and have not sold Andersen in a few years now so I will defer to your opinion.

This post was edited by millworkman on Tue, Jan 14, 14 at 16:19
HomeSealed_WI
10 years ago
I agree with the others that the Okna is the better engineered product, however comparing products in different materials is not apples to apples. Its like comparing a car and a motorcycle for transportation. Assess your goals for the project (IE: energy efficiency, appearance, cost, maintenance, etc) and then choose the material (wood, vinyl, or other) that best fits your goals and budget. At that point, I'd compare 2 or 3 product choices.

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