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What are the best brand of replacement windows

5 years ago

Hi,

I'm replacing some of the wood windows (they are vinyl outside) in my 23 year old house in Plain City Ohio. Any brand that consistently outperforms the majority of windows out there?

Thanks for your help.

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steviepridenow

5 years ago

Lots of good windows out there. I`ve used a mid-range Milgard in two houses. Liked them and they are well made, look nice. Ask around at your local companies for other brands.

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Windows on Washington Ltd
5 years ago
Ohio is pretty much center of the window universe so you have your pick of the litter. You need to decide on a material first and then boil the options down from there.
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Leslie Dopkiss
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for the advice. And I never thought of Ohio as the center of the window world
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toddinmn
5 years ago
Keep in mind the top brands recommended are often not available to diys.

Both Pella and Jeld wen offer better models than is typically sold at menards Lowe’s. These still don’t compete with the top performers but are much better than the builders series typically seen . Unfortunately these windows can cost more than The top brands.
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lucky998877
5 years ago
We just put our 1st Andersen 400 replacement window in (too stormy to install the rest) and I absolutely love it! The custom ones weren't cheap (retro fit to a brick wall), but not top of the line either.
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Milgard Windows & Doors
5 years ago
Milgard is one of the largest and most trusted names in home windows and patio doors. Over the years, BUILDER magazine has named us “Best Quality Vinyl in the Nation” eight times, “Most Used Vinyl Window” five times and "Builders Choice" for vinyl and fiberglass windows (Western U.S.)
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toddinmn
5 years ago
I did not know all that !
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fridge2020
5 years ago
So has Milgard started offering windows in OH, or is this just spam for a middling product?
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toddinmn
5 years ago
I saw your window on Amazon, it showed a U-value of 0.27. Was disappointed they didn’t offer prime with this.
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toddinmn
5 years ago
Pretty much what you’re doing here.
Kathy Wade
5 years ago
Toddinmn, I am not a DIY customer and am seeking good quality replacements for our rotting, awful Hurd casements. Nashville-area window businesses tend to market one brand: Marvin or Pella or Anderson, etc.. It's extremely difficult if not impossible to compare product & pricing among them, and information regarding longevity is not available. Any general recommendations? Many thanks!
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toddinmn
5 years ago
Have you selected or eliminated any types of material? I would consider starting a new post as well
Window Pro
5 years ago
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Milgard is NOT a top window brand and both pella and jeldwin arent either. Jeldwin windows are garbage and pella is nothing to rave about either. their fiberglass windows are bottom of the barrel.

ohio has soft lite windows which are a top brand and just north of you in michigan is sunrise windows. I suggest you look at those 2 brands first.
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3 years ago
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