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Joyce or Soft Lite replacement windows?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Our local Zen Windows in Columbis, GA carries Soft lite and Joyce windows. After looking at the windows we like both but like what the Joyce offers on their Lotus model. I can’t find much info on Joyce. Can anyone here offer any info? Thanks!

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fridge2020

3 years ago

^^^Exactly what he said. A couple of above average windows there, but you might want to consider hiring a real window company for the installation. They are viewed as a red haired stepchild at best in the industry. Its a franchise operation in many cases run by people that know little about construction, and chose windows because of the high ticket value over opening a sandwich shop or cleaning company franchise.

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Windows on Washington Ltd
3 years ago
Solidly built window in my experience. I am less convinced on the company selling them than I am the product in question.
luv2bflyin
Original Author
3 years ago
Really, why?
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I did get a quote that seems reasonable but a little on the high side for the window they are offering. My guess is that's how there business model works by quoting without coming to the house. They will come out to take measurements before the order so I'm guessing if they saw something out of whack they'd adjust their quote then. Their quote breaks down to about $700 a window and they said the Softlite window the Nirvana is similiar to is the Softlite Classic. I'm going to keep looking. I did also get a quote from the Okna dealer who quoted me about a $1000 per window for the Okna 800. To me that sounded way too high. I'll probably only be in the house another seven years or so and I don't want a premium window just a "good" window that meets my requirements of having a wood grain finish on the interior of the window.
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HomeSealed Exteriors, LLC
3 years ago
Can't argue much with the other sentiments. Joyce is okay for the right price. As for Softlite, the Elements and LS are the products responsible for the high performance reputation and would be a good choice. That said, neither of those are offered by that dealer group last time I checked, just the lower end units. Definitely do your due diligence on whatever installation company you choose, that is half the battle. Get install details, get it in writing, etc.
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luv2bflyin
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thank you. As far as price goes they have the Joyce Lotus Supreme (Heritage) window at about $700 installed And the Softlite Nirvana (Classic) at $640. Most of our windows are 2’8”x5’2”. This particular Zen seems to have a good reputation. We live South of Atlanta and the Sunrise dealers won’t come this far and 3 of the local window installers in this area use Alside Mezzo. I did get a quote on Simonton Asure and from Window World. Neither window impressed me. So I guess my ? Is what should I expect to pay for a decent window installation on that size window? We have 31 openings and are Willing to spend the money on the right product.
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HomeSealed Exteriors, LLC
3 years ago
You are in the ballpark, albeit on the low end depending on product options and install requirements. I'd suggest contacting Softlite to see if they have an Elements or LS dealer in your area. You may have an Okna or Polaris dealer as well, those are a couple more good options.
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Window Genius
3 years ago
Joyce make a pretty solid window and its nice looking.

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