Any thoughts on Pella vs Andersen for doors & windows?
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replacing patio doors, HMI versus Pella Designer versus Andersen
Comments (4)Sorry, maybe my initial message wasn't clear enough. We are putting in an HMI front entry door, but the question is on patio doors. 3 patio door choices (outswing, hinged double doors): HMI Doors patio doors Andersen A-Series doors Pella Designer Series doors Pros/cons of each? experience with these doors? recommendations? Thanks...See MoreSimonton 5500 patio door vs Pella/Andersen
Comments (5)Thank you. Middle of the row, is probably what I'm looking for. Since this door will not get used much at all, I'm looking for an affordable option that is decent in quality. Pella, in general, does not have very good reviews from consumers, so that's why I'm wondering if the Simonton 5500 would be a better option. Plus, it's saves a decent chunk of money....See MorePella vs. Andersen windows
Comments (152)I know this is an old thread. If anyone is still reading, I'm looking for advice on replacing our windows and sliding glass doors at our beach house. We have 8 casement windows and 3 sliding doors. We were going to go with vinyl new construction windows and doors until we started hearing negative information about the durability of vinyl. We are doing this once so want to do it right. The sliders also face south and get hot afternoon sun. Also we are undecided between white or black exterior trim (white inside) but that's a whole other decision to make! We will be visiting both Pella and Andersen this week. We are looking at possibly the Pella Impervia fiberglass line, or the Andersen 100 Series Fibrex. We need to make a decision quickly to get the product ordered. This will be done in tandem with a deck replacement and siding replacement with Certainteed vinyl white board and batten. Any advice and recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!...See MorePella 450 vs Andersen 200 series windows or other?
Comments (9)See I really don't get comments like yours winkster. First of we are not claiming Pella or Andersen 200s are top of the line. My folks have Andersen 200s in their custom $650k home and never had issues with air leakage (living in MD so fairly cold winters and pretty hot/humid summers) from the windows. A couple of the windows did fog/glaze up, but Andersen sent out replacements in a matter of days. I got a quote on the 400 series and they are about $950 each. I'm sorry but I don't have $12k to blow on some top of the line window. There is a rational to buying quality windows, but there is a point of diminishing returns when you just end up paying for options you don't need. The average customer just wants a good solid window that won't blow the budget. I ended up buying the 200 series windows and putting them in myself, was careful to properly seal and insulate around windows while installing. Paid about $3000 for 10 windows (Model # DH3049), with grille and bug screens (had a 10% off coupon HD honored and used my 5% discount with card). temps have been in the mid/upper 90s for two weeks and we just had a MASSIVE rain storm a week ago with winds up to 50 mph. No discernible water or air leakage. AC is running noticeably less too, and I don't notice a temp difference when I pass by a window like I could before! Its early still but I'm very happy with my Andersen 200s. I have to replace a double exterior french door and am thinking about trying the 200 series for that too....See Morejejvtr
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