Wood French or In swing Casement! Kolbe, Andersen or Marvin?
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French casement pushout or in swing options and $$ confusion
Comments (4)I am not that familiar with the pricing on these type windows, I would suggest asking in the "windows" forum as the gent's there may be more familiar with the pricing for these type windows but from what I recall going to a french type (no center post) does add a pretty sizable amount of money. I would caution you to rethink including Jeldwen in your thoughts as their quality is very much lacking in most all window pro's opinions. And I would be especially leery in a more specialized product like a french casement as these are not everyday windows....See MoreMarvin, Andersen or Pella?
Comments (11)Karateguy, I have lived in five states encompassing three different USA zones over thirty years. I have lived in 30 year old homes and new construction in humid, dry, hot and snowy weather. These Pella windows failed within five years of the home built. The previous home owner had replaced four doors and several sashes. The home inspection did not reveal that all the sashes were rotted. When I opened a window in the middle of a snow storm the sash fell out. I used a stocking to pull the window shut and then stuffed the window with insulation until the new window was ordered. I agree that windows do not last decades but 14 years for an entire home to replace 72 windows is a crime. These Pella windows have a seam that should have been under the side folds. I sold a home in another adjoining state that was also 14 years old. The double hung vinyl windows were in great shape . There was no mold , cracks or wood rot whereas the pella made windows are rotted. Design and construction were the obvious reasons for the need to replace. It did not help that Pella did zilch, nada, rien, zip to help . I had to stuff a french door for the winter cause Pella would not answer any calls in needing a new kerf designed weather stripping. "Windows and doors" spent hours searching for a product that would help my replacement weather strip.Windows and Doors spent two hours searching for a replacement piece that cost about 20 dollars whereas Pella stayed mute. When Pella installed a new french door for the homeowner they reused the old weather stripping and nailed it into the door. A Pella rep installed the new french door nailing the weather stripping . Sounds like a grand solution to a simple fix. I am not a Pella fan. I am dumpster diving tomorrow and submitting a class action complaint. I do not expect a cent. I will post my wonderful 14 year old Pella windows so others can see their product and read how well they treat their customers. I do find that products are made differently due to plant location. I had replaced double hung windows in a NJ home years ago and forgot to order one bathroom window. I paid 200 dollars more for that one single window. It is cheaper to buy in bulk....See MoreMarvin, Andersen, or Kolbe?
Comments (4)I've started getting quotes and it seems like Marvin is a step above Kolbe & Loewen in price. I'm sure it's variable depending on the dealer. I'm surprised your Eagle quote is higher than Kolbe. From a preliminary estimate for us it seems like Eagle will be in the same price range as Sierra Pacific (all casement windows). I need to get the complete quotes and make sure everything is apples to apples though. Please keep us updated. For us it looks like we'll be choosing between Sierra Pacific, Eagle, Kolbe, and Loewen. Marvin can't handle our larger picture window....See MoreBuyer Beware: Black Andersen 400 Series Casement Windows
Comments (93)My Anderson 4 panel door black wood interior awful! 2nd replacement door. Same problems of quality so many pics and problems I can’t even post. They don’t care. Home Depot supplied the door and they are trying to make this right. 3rd door Narroline thinking less wood less problems. No!! Not installed same problems. If I could get another 4 panel door from anyone other than Anderson I would we will eventually have to settle for a defective door with scratches and missing paint, glue oozing from seams, screens that don’t stop so you have to line them up. So much more. Expensive with no quality anymore. This my first Anderson door. They expect you to accept defective door and hope the tech can make a new door right. This is now year 2. So again I will have to see the options for which definitely door I will take....See MoreRelated Professionals
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