Milgard Woodclad
Valerie Noronha
17 years ago
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Milgard Ultra or Wood Clad vs Marvin Integrity windows
Comments (4)Well, most houses in the bay area are still well over a million, and we are in that category. I know it sounds like a little amount, but I just keep thinking that I could spend the $4000+ in other ways (put in a central vac system, get the sub zero instead of the other fridge, etc), and get much more for my money. I really need to find an interior white painted wood window, and a white painted fiberglass window, and see if there's a real difference. I was hoping someone would have experienced this before as well. You're probably right, and I just have to jump and make that decision....See MoreMilgard Woodclad Fiberglass
Comments (1)We have *one* of them (we're on the installment plan LOL)--haven't had any problems yet. It's over our kitchen sink -- the inside (the CVG fir) gets more water than I'd like (I dry it up fast though) and the outside is in a relatively protected location. The contractor you mentioned--what kind of problem did he have? I always get compliments on it. We just did a clear finish over the fir, and I have fir shelves on each side right up against the trm. I'll be interested to hear more about what that contractor meant....See MoreMilgard WoodClad
Comments (2)Seems like you've made your mind up on the Milgard WoodClad but if you're open to more options I'd look into Integrity Wood-Ultrex. I've seen the Milgard WoodClad and it's a very ugly window on the interior and have actually had customers unhappy with it and ask for a different product to replace it after they've been installed (I didn't sell the Milgard). It's looks like a vinyl window with pieces of wood glued onto the inside. Integrity Wood Ultrex actually looks like a wood window with solid wood parts on the interior. As far as your question. I think full window replacement is preferable. If someone has stucco on the exterior they tend to want to do a pocket or insert window and that's probably the only time I think it might be more appropriate. They shouldn't have to reframe an opening however unless there's some sort of damage to the wall or limitations on sizing from the window manufacturer....See MoreReplacement windows--anyone?
Comments (15)We also used Marvin for our replacements - wood inside, clad outside. Our windows are 17 years old already. They are very large double hungs, tilt in but are a PITA because of the sash weight. The jam liners are fragile and we've had to replace many - without benefit of warranty because although Marvin makes a good product they do not stand behind their products. I say that not only as a homeowner with the product but as the wife of someone in home remodeling/repair. My DH has done battle with Marvin on behalf of customers (who had installation done by other companies) for years and it's never pleasant. The key to any window installation whether you do new primes in an old house or replacements is EXACT measuring. In his 20+ years in this business my DH is regularly astounded at the lack of measuring skills shown by window installation companies and then the unbelievable makeshift work done to make it 'fit'. Is your home frame or masonry? Are your sills in good shape or rotted out? How about the outside trim? Replacement windows replace sashes and jams only. A prime window replaces everything including inside and outside trim (plus necessary plaster/drywall repair inside and exterior siding/masonry) and includes custom sizing to fit the exact opening. ****awm03**** wow wow wow - what a gorgeous setting! There are so many people here I can never keep straight which house goes with which ID so maybe I've seen your house before and just not connected it with you. Your pictures bring back a lot of memories - we pretty much stripped this house to the studs, in and out, more than once in various remodels, updates and additions. My hat's off to you - you've got a winner there. Deb...See Moremahatmacat1
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