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!

The Craftsman style is very simple but very traditional. The position of the sash and the screen track is important and a sub-sill is recommended. The usual design of vinyl windows makes it difficult to emulate a traditional Craftsman window. The sash thickness is often too narrow for applied mullions (SDL) and in- between-the-glass is often only option which does not have a traditional appearance. The sash of a vinyl window is often set toward the outside with a projecting screen track that doesn't looks more like a storm window than a traditional window. Its important to see the section details to determine the position of the sash and if the upper glass is narrower than the lower one. In any event you will probably find the glass of a vinyl window is smaller for a given frame size. I would be looking at Marvin Integrity wood-ultrex fiberglass windows if appearance and longevity (or color) were important and add an Azek Historic Sill or equivalent. Okna Jamb Integrity Jamb

The Okna 600 comes in both replacement and new construction., its a great window. I also like your other options such as soft lite LS or Elements and Sunrise. higher end vinyl will render the best performance numbers and will have an advantage over wood windows in that regard. The key is sticking to higher end vinyl and the brands we mentioned certainly meet that.

Wow, Krestmark and Legacy must be bad these days to be priced lower than MI. Simonton would be the best of that heap but depending on the model just perched barely on top.