Vinyl vs wood casement windows
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Comments (25)My husband stopped last week and looked at the Marvin Integrity windows. He felt they had the look of a pretty basic window and thought the window locks seemed kind of cheap. That was just his impression compared to some of the other windows we have looked at. I'm going to go look at them this week too to see what I think since many of you seem to like this brand. In summary, we're going to choose from these windows we have looked at: Milgard thermal break alum Anderson 100 fibrex Milgard Tuscany premium color (painted) Marvin Integrity all ultrex Milgard Ultra Fiberglass I've listed these based on the least expensive to most expensive quotes we have gotten, but all are within a price that we consider acceptable. There is a difference of $2060. between the least and most expensive option. It looks like the thermal performance numbers are about the same for the Anderson 100, Milgard Tuscany vinyl, Integrity ultrex and Milgard fiberglass based on UF around .30 and SHGC around .22. The thermal break Milgard alum has UF of .37 and SHGC of .23. Anderson and Marvin have a similar 20/10 warranty and Milgard offers a lifetime warranty with glass breakage (except the alum which does not include glass breakage). We are currently installing 7 windows in our new build ourselves, but we want to have a window dealer replace the windows in our main home down the road so we want to pick a window that will be good for both projects. Based on this information, what would be your recommendation for our warm climate? Does the improved energy efficiency of the other windows or other features outweigh thermal break alum enough to warrant the additional cost? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you for the help....See MorePainted Wood Windows vs Vinyl
Comments (9)The choice shouldn't necessarily be between all-vinyl and painted-wood windows. After paying to paint the wood windows you could have used a number of other kinds of windows for a similar price. You should be considering fiberglass-clad wood, all-fiberglass, and PVC clad wood. Andersen makes a factory epoxy painted wood window sash in a PVC clad frame (200 series). The only windows I would reject categorically are roll-form aluminum-clad (Pella, etc.). A word about categories: all window manufacturers make many different windows to meet as many budget and style needs as possible. It is not wise to try to categorize them by material or brand. If you want to get specific information about a window, describe the brand, model and configuration or state your needs, climate and budget....See Moreneed manufacturer high-end vinyl window with push out casement
Comments (28)With all due respect @jesjonesy, I was the first one to direct you to the European style operators in post one. I was challenging the idea that someone was putting forth that you can only source a quality window from Europe. That simply is not true and the assertion that US built windows are a "bag phone" vs. and iphone is laughable. Some of the most trend setting development in glazing is happening right here in this country. Again...if you are looking for a European style operator (i.e. push out casement) you sources West of the Rockies will be limited and even more so in vinyl. If you are willing to entertain fiberglass or wood, you can expand your search. There are some very good manufacturers in North America that make some products in fiberglass that will at least equal the performance of the European units cited in thermal, structural, and air infiltration performance. The other mention of glazing is, for lack of a better descriptor, a bit of hooey. Cardinal has been meeting Euro-spec gas leakage rates for the last 10+ years and provides a lifetime warranty on their units. The most likely thing to fail on a sealed and insulated unit is going to be the glass. That potential probably goes up by a measure percentage the more it is handled and shipped across the globe. I don't know about you, but I would want to be able to warranty my glass with a product that is made here in the states and easily accessible without having to cross the Atlantic. If someone can show me a performance metric in a window from Europe that doesn't have a competitive equivalent here in the states and it was desirable, I might be inclined, but I haven't seen something produced over there that is unable to be sourced in North America....See MoreVinyl Casement Windows
Comments (9)Good advice above. I'm partial to the nicer vinyl options like SL, etc, but as Todd mentioned, Okna and Sunrise aren't likely to be found at a building supply house. The Softlite unit will be more efficient, better warranty, and have more glass area than the Andersen if I'm not mistaken. Overall, it sounds like you are on the right track. Wood windows certainly have their place, but painted white is not it IMO. On the Richards model, its a lower end price point type window. The type of thing that a builder would probably throw in there were you not doing this research. I'd stick to the nicer stuff that you are looking at....See MoreRelated Professionals
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