Installing New Construction Vinyl Windows (Okna) in a Buck?
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Comments (9)I have always been a traditional wood window guy myself. However after reading windowsonwashington, skydawggy and various other proponents of vinyl and doing my own research I would have no problem today having them installed in my own home. They would only be a high quality vinyl window as I have come to understand the benefits of quality vinyl and the pitfalls of junk and would not at all be afraid to recommend the Gorrels, Okna, Sunrise and Polaris's of the world....See Morerecommendations for new construction vinyl windows in Maryland
Comments (13)Scrappy, just to clarify further as this post is getting somewhat muddled: There is (1) "Sunrise" door, and the manufacturer (Sunrise) also offers a lower cost line called Essentials. The product that I recommend is the "Sunrise", not the Essentials. While I do consider the Sunrise door to be a very good product, it would be third on my list of those three that I mentioned earlier. It has a mechanically fastened (knock-down) frame as opposed to the welded frame on both the Okna and Softlite lines. In addition, it is below the other two in both thermal and structural performance ratings (U-value, air infiltration, etc). That said, it's ratings and quality are still in the upper echelon, hence my recommendation. Ultimately, factors such as installation quality and price should be given proper weight as well... Hope that helps :)...See MoreBest New construction Vinyl Windows
Comments (3)Thanks for the suggestion i will check them out Amerimax. Is there no way to get sunrise, okna, or softlite in northern california? Those seem to be the most well regarded brands here on this site....See Morewindow replacement and new siding - new construction vs vinyl in WI?
Comments (11)We have been replacing windows over the past two years and have had our local glass replacement business, which does windows and glass shower door installations, do the work. The second floor windows were done by a different installer who took too long and was a one-man operation. Each installer, we found, used windows manufactured by small operations -- one in Minnesota and one in Ohio. We've found that most replacement windows were manufactured the same way and looked very similar. The important factor was the installer, his/her skill, and knowledge about what they were doing. Our installer even replaced some interior trim in the kitchen. We removed the old wood windows which were original to our 1928 home with vinyl. Very happy with the results. So my point is to check with your local business and they will tell you who they use, give you an estimate, and references. Good luck!...See MoreWindows on Washington Ltd
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