Jeld-Wen Windows - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Dave Buskirk · 01-27-2007, 12:12 PM

Client wants to specify Jeld-Wen Premium Clad Casement windows. This is for new construction. Has anyone had experience with these in new construction? Are these quality windows?

dougchips · 01-27-2007, 12:29 PM

Dave, Jeld-wen spends a mint on nice ads with beautiful pictures. I have used their products on a few projects and was not impressed with the quality. If my memory serves me correct, the cladding was not done correctly on a couple of their doors and would allow water to drain into the wood core area. Take a look at their displays at your home centers or local lumber yards and see if the actually product looks as good in person as it does in the pictures.

Dave Buskirk · 01-30-2007, 09:43 PM

Doug, I looked at the Jeld-Wen today and I'm glad you warned me. The quality of workmanship was the poorest I've seen in a wood clad window. I have recommended the client look elsewhere. Pella and Colby & Colby are big here in Colorado Springs.

Thanks for the input.

dougchips · 01-30-2007, 10:01 PM

I like Pella for new construction windows, stay away from their vinyl windows.

**Teetorbilt** · 01-30-2007, 10:16 PM

PGT and Anderson seem to be the most popular here.

dougchips · 01-30-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Teetorbilt

PGT and Anderson seem to be the most popular here.

Andersen spends a lot of money on marketing. People use them because of the branding.

pitbull · 01-31-2007, 03:19 AM

Unless secified by architect or client, I dont touch jed wen or premdor, the costumer relations are terrible. Jeldwen still owe me over £600 from over a year ago now and premdor still havent delivered doors, from september time, which leaves me with doors in my workshop because the client doesnt want them until I have them all.