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Old 04-25-2006, 09:39 PM   #1
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Vinyl Replacement Window Brands Poll


I know windows brands have been much discussed here however I don't see much imput on Vinyl Replacement Window brands.

Specifically what product do you feel is the best value for your dollar?

Another contractor and myself have a little wager on the results so I will hold off on my vote.

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I think this poll is worthwhile. Why are there so few responses?
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Certainteed owns the brand I like the most, Pro View, and they always install nicely. Matter of fact, we use the new construction Pro Views also.
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I think this poll is worthwhile. Why are there so few responses?
I couldn't agree more !
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Need a catagory for OTHER
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We should add Great Lakes, Alside and Vista they are all good windows. Certainteed really? Maybe I should check them out.
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i am a little confused by anderson, pella,marvin, never heard of a vinyle replacement window put out by them, lets start of by defining vinyl replacement window, in these parts (ny) a vrw is all vinyle, no flanges, is made to be installed from the interior, after removing parting strips from original wood window. vrw rests against wood trim of exterior catching a 3/8'' or so lip. anderson, marvin and pella, make tilt packs, jams and sashes seperate, totally different install procedure. what are we talking about here?
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i am a little confused by anderson, pella,marvin, never heard of a vinyle replacement window put out by them, lets start of by defining vinyl replacement window, in these parts (ny) a vrw is all vinyle, no flanges, is made to be installed from the interior, after removing parting strips from original wood window. vrw rests against wood trim of exterior catching a 3/8'' or so lip. anderson, marvin and pella, make tilt packs, jams and sashes seperate, totally different install procedure. what are we talking about here?
Silverline, american craftsman, those are andersen products!!!
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Silverline, american craftsman, those are andersen products!!!
never used or heard of them, around here when i need a vinyle window of any kind i use a local company call pal, its a good unit, heavy, virgin vinyl http://www.palwindows.com/Windows.htm check it out, i have been using them for years
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never used or heard of them, around here when i need a vinyle window of any kind i use a local company call pal, its a good unit, heavy, virgin vinyl http://www.palwindows.com/Windows.htm check it out, i have been using them for years
we use 95% Harvey, for the brand recognition in our area, service,reliability and our pricing program
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We use Atrium vinyl windows 90% of the time. This is a very nice window with even sight lines, stainless steel rail for the vent to slide on and no ugly mull grove.

Some one told me today that 2 Marvin plants are closing down, anyone hear about that or know which ones ?
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Gorell make a nice window. simonton is nice as well.
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It would be an advantage if you can obtain an exclusive brand or private label. differentiate yourselves in a competetive enviorment. Thermal industries -Park avenue and gorel
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Originally Posted by genecarp
i am a little confused by anderson, pella,marvin, never heard of a vinyle replacement window put out by them, lets start of by defining vinyl replacement window, in these parts (ny) a vrw is all vinyle, no flanges, is made to be installed from the interior, after removing parting strips from original wood window. vrw rests against wood trim of exterior catching a 3/8'' or so lip. anderson, marvin and pella, make tilt packs, jams and sashes seperate, totally different install procedure. what are we talking about here?


The vinyl windows I've installed have all had flanges. I've had to cut them off for old work installation.
I don't know about Weather Shield's vinyl windows, but their wood windows suck! 11 yrs & upper & lower sashes rotted through (and no sprinkler involved).
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I use Alside for replacement windows.
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Oh boy, I've used so many different brands I don't know where to begin. Started my career installing St. James line from Hoosier. They have a dual extrusion, exterior is clad aluminum, interior vinyl. We have used Gorrell, Winstrom, Windsor, Sunrise, Tempco, Pella, American Craftsman, Crestline, Vinylcraft, Target, Hayfield, Republic, Simonton, Milgard...well you get the idea. Those are all vinyl products. I can't say that any one stands heads or tails above the others, but I have had great luck and good service from the Target brand and Winstrom. Lots of sevice issues with some of the others.
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