Provia Endure windows versus other brands
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Provia versus Therma Tru fiberglass doors
Comments (8)coffeehaus - what type of "locking system" do you have? I didn't know Thermatru sold locksets - thought you always had to buy those separately. We have a Thermatru FiberClassic door. I ordered it prefinished but builder didn't. I stained it myself, didn't come out too badly except I should have worn a hairnet b/c I got hair in the stain and you can't touch up the door after the stain has dried. the few little spots I nicked I had to dab stain on with a toothpick, artist's brush didn't even work. Sorry, hadn't put the knob back on for this pic (was going to change HW but I have to interior side of door first - that's going to be a Honey Maple to match interior doors). Closeup of grain (with a piece of my interior trim - colors don't work together!)...See MoreJeld-Wen or ThermaTru Fiberglass or Provia Steel Entry
Comments (1)Two years ago we replaced the steel Jeld-Wen door in our 1996 built home. It was rotting around the base. This was a door with sidelights and elliptical window above. Cost of steel door was around $5700 plus installation. We couldn't find any other dealers/brands that could "fit" the opening in our brick home or were interested in dealing with it. Needless to say even the new Jeld-Wen door didn't quite fit as expected after numerous measurements by dealers before ordering. If you're getting a door with sidelights make sure it's a continuous seal along the bottom. That helps so the dividers don't wick up moisture & rot. We also went with a non-wood product so the dividers won't rot plus it's covered so we'll never need to paint. We went with a factory paint finish on the door that I hated after installation so immediately had an auto body company repaint. We've had no problems with denting in the 14 years of a steel door on any of our doors. I do use a magnetic door plate at the base- ordered from Amazon I think. We have had problems with leaking with both the old Jeld-Wen and the new Jeld-Wen door around the windows when we get a hard driving horizontal rain. Recently I took some auto-sealant around the windows on the exterior to seal any cracks and that seems to have solved the problem. We went with steel because we get direct sunlight from the south and don't have any major overhang to protect the door. We were told the fiberglass would fade and perhaps have more problems than the steel. We were also told not to get a storm door due to the heat build-up. Hope this helps a little. I have no experience with the other brands or fiberglass. Therma-tru was the brand I wanted to get at replacement, but their elliptical was a different shape. In hindsight, I kind of wish we had a fiberglass. We have an oval window that the guys in our house wanted. Now wish we had a full rectangle - it seems to be more modern. Good luck with your decision....See MorePella vs Provia windows/ Need advice
Comments (10)Thanks fridge! I got a better view of the Pella 250 at a showroom and did not like it at all. The 350 seemed more like the Provia but I trust the opinions here and am staying away from it and going with the Provia for the sides and the back, but I think I need something different for the front and I am looking into the wood clads now for those 7 windows. WOW, I do prefer the SDL for some reason. We are in Nashville and it is a traditional/ southern ranch with SDL divided panes and it seems to suit the home's exterior. I am considering using the SDL grids for the front only and not have grids for the side and the back. I am going with Provia for the side and back of the house but have decided against vinyl for the front as the Provia has a bulky frame and I don't want to reduce the light into the front that much. I am having a hard time finding a reasonably priced wood clad for the front that optimizes the light coming in as much as possible. I like the Marvin but the estimate is 18K for seven windows (2 measuring about 42"x60" and 2 at 43"x70"). So, the search continues for the front window options. (I will gladly take any advice!) Thank you all again for the help....See MoreProvia Aspect window reviews
Comments (6)Just had 15 Aspect windows installed, 13 double hung and 2 casements. Liked the thinner frame (we upgraded to foam filled) because we have a colonial style house with tall narrow windows and wanted a quality window that allows maximum glass size. Approx $800/window installed including cleanup and debris removal. Installer seamed to take time to make sure everything was done properly. Fit is consistent and all window operate smoothly. 2 weeks after install, all is good, the real test is the upcoming Wisconsin winter....See MoreWindow Genius
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