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2 years ago

We're trying to decide on replacement windows (approximately 10). We have a few different quotes for windows and labor:

M1 1555 - $4500

Double Hung Essentials - $5650

Provia Ecolite - $5500

I've read reviews on all the windows, and find mixed reviews for all of them. We are leaning between the M1 (company was recommended by family member, better pricing) and Provia (local business, slightly better reviews).

We are new homeowners of a two family. We are looking to rent out the unit we live in (and are doing the windows in) in about a year. Any advice or guidance would be much appreciated.

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millworkman

2 years ago

"We are leaning between the M1 (company was recommended by family member, better pricing) and Provia"

No comparison. MI is junk, pure builder grade garbage.

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Joseph
Original Author
2 years ago
Additionally we are in NJ and close to the highway, so noise reduction is certainly we are looking for.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
2 years ago
MWM has a way of just giving it to you straight and to the point...but he is spot on as usual.
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Joseph
Original Author
2 years ago
The candor is much appreciated and refreshing :) Can anyone speak on Marvin Essentials compared with ProVia Ecolite? thanks again
Window Genius
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Why are you looking at such low end, low priced garbage??? Contact a true window company that uses a well built window.

Try to find an Okna Window dealer in your state or a soft lite dealer in your state. They both make very good windows.
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Joseph
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks. I hadn't come across those, but will look into them.
Window Genius
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
The ” recommendation by family and friends”. They are usually the worst and the cheapest.

Eco lite is provia’s budget window and meant for renters and house flippers.
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toddinmn
2 years ago
The pricing on the essentials is great when compared with the other 2 bids. Even though it can not match the performance of some vinyl products it trnds to have a solid reputation and many like its its narrow profile. Marvin does have a few upgrade options that are aimed at reducing sound. Pro-Via has some better options such as the Aspect and Endure but neither are as good as some iof the top ifferings from other vinyl brands.
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