Marvin Windows vs Hurd/Sierra Pacific Windows - which is better?
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Comments (14)This is regarding HURD DOUBLE HUNG Windowsâ¦My husband and I are building a retirement home and our local lumber yard recommended HURD. They said they sold their casement windows and their customers loved them. They looked beautiful and the glass looked great⦠I looked them up on the internet and looked at their example in the store. I decided it looked comparable to an upper grade window. We purchased the double hung and had them installed. First thing that happened my contractor said they were so flimsy when they installed them it took twice as long to install to get them straight. Next thing we noticed was the screens didnâÂÂt fit and were so flimsy if you just touched them they would fall out! Next we noticed the mechanisms. Two of mechanisms broke when we tried to open the window. Very cheap! ThereâÂÂs ONLY ONE seal to protect you from the outside. The seal is made of some fuzz with a piece of rubber in it! You can literally put a card, knife etc, thru itâ¦These windows reminds you of a MOBILE HOME window! We called our local lumber yard and they contacted the distributor â¦he came out and you could tell he didnâÂÂt care and did not want to be there. He was VERY rude and said they were all jacked! My contractor was there and measured them and proved they were not! We got in an argument and he left! The so called HURD rep couldnâÂÂt show up for another week! LOUSY CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! When he finally showed up he wouldnâÂÂt even talk to me he said he was there to fix the windows!! ThatâÂÂs not why I called himâ¦he didnâÂÂt care! They got their money and thatâÂÂs all they care aboutâ¦I told him his company misrepresented us about by showing examples on the internet and in the store that wasnâÂÂt there window!!! He didnâÂÂt say a word to me! VERY RUDE!!!! I told them I did not want these windows and he kept on fixing them instead of talking to me and left!! I have built 3 homes and remodeled 6 homes in my life time! I have NEVER had such BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!! These are lousy windows for the money! They misrepresent their product! CHEAP MECHANISMS AND SEALS. If I had the money I would sue themâ¦IF I FIND A WAY I WILLâ¦I would say they are worst than 3rd grade windows but they are charging for 1st grade windows! STAY CLEAR AWAY FROM HURD!! Very expensive for the cheap windows!...See MoreSierra Pacific H3 vs. Windsor Pinnacle Clad vs. Alpen 525
Comments (13)I have had Windsor Pinnacle in my home for 4 years now and am very happy with them. I have noticed there are a couple of very vocal pros and one (former?) pro who post in these forums, but I do not believe their opinions represent all window professionals as they would like us to believe. However, I am also curious if the Windsor windows that HomeSealed has been replacing were manufactured in the last 5-6 years? As I understand it, Windsor has done some major re-engineering in the past 5-10 years and if the ones I have are representative of their current work -- and I believe they are -- it's a good product....See MoreWindows - Sierra Pacific Aspen or Marvin Elevate?
Comments (10)+1, the Elevate is a good window. There's nothing "second rate" IMO about fiberglass as a material. Its not always the right fit, but I personally think that the Elevate is superior design to most clad wood windows. The outer half of the window frame is fiberglass which isolates the wood from exterior conditions better than most clad products. I'm sure that this is not likely the case in SoCal where you are located, but around here in WI, the only thing "trusted" about most wood clad windows is that they will be mushy in less than 20 years. Inorganic materials (fiberglass, vinyl, composite) are very appealing for that reason, but again, with a very mild climate these issues may barely register for you....See MoreWestchester by Sierra Pacific Vs. Marvin Ultimate?
Comments (4)Personally I cannot see how anyone could claim that anything S/P is better than Marvin. Even your S/P Dealer stated that the Marvin's are a step above. No brainer in my opinion....See Moremillworkman
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