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Thermal Windows at Wal-Mart?

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A friend of mine called yesterday to ask me if I knew anything about the windows they were selling at Walmart>:blink:

I had no idea about that, mainly cuz I avoid Walmart almost as much as I avoid Harbor Freight.

I don't think it is Walmart selling them, but somebody rented one of those little storefronts they have at the front of the big Walmarts, and they are peddling windows out of them.

Sign said everything you would expect, EPA Cert, AAMA, BBB, Pro etc

There was a way too attractive lady standing at the front desk greeting people. I walked in and she started the standard spiel about "we are looking for showcase homes in Fort Collins". Sounded just like the Champion and American Exteriors people I've seen at the home shows.

I tried to quiz her about the installation practices but she wanted to defer to a salesperson, who would come out to my house and give me a presentation.

They do offer the following brands: Milgard, Alside, Pella, Andersen. But it seems that their main offering is Thermal? A brand I've never heard of.

Is this a nationwide thing in all Walmarts?


I think its time to step up my advertising.
This aggression will not stand, man!
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Nothing new, companies have been utilizing that type of program for years. Walmarts, Costco, movie theaters, Boston Store, etc.
Regarding the window offering, there is Thermal Industries, but I don't know if they are available in CO. Maybe a smaller regional manufacturer.
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Thermal industries are now called thermal windows. There is nothing wrong with what they are doing, hope they succeed. That said, its basically a mid range window although park ave is slightly better than mid range.
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Finally!

But really, that is some prime real estate just avoid the 1st of the month crowd.



I'm sure everyone has seen these, but...

https://www.facebook.com/PeopleOfWalmartFanPage
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Roofcheck said:
... just avoid the 1st of the month crowd.
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Or whatever day cards are loaded in your area.
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power said:
Thermal industries are now called thermal windows. There is nothing wrong with what they are doing, hope they succeed. That said, its basically a mid range window although park ave is slightly better than mid range.
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I agree, nothing wrong at all. Similar logistics to a Homeshow, just without the competition.
On the product, mid range is a pretty generous assessment in my opinion. I always liked the bronze capstock exterior and Dreamwood interior options, but the base unit is very dated. Mediocre performance numbers at best.
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HomeSealed said:
I agree, nothing wrong at all. Similar logistics to a Homeshow, just without the competition.
On the product, mid range is a pretty generous assessment in my opinion. I always liked the bronze capstock exterior and Dreamwood interior options, but the base unit is very dated. Mediocre performance numbers at best.
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I would say your statement is accurate. The NEWLEY DESIGNED park ave is pretty nice. a 7 on a scale of 1-10 .
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power said:
I would say your statement is accurate. The NEWLEY DESIGNED park ave is pretty nice. a 7 on a scale of 1-10 .
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I haven't seen it in a couple years, did they change the sill?
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How fast can you run?
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HomeSealed said:
I haven't seen it in a couple years, did they change the sill?
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Not sure. They need to if they didnt.
they changed the locks and a few ther things.
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Looks the same to me. Not a fan of internal water management. It has a lot of nice features, but that is the deal-breaker IMO.
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You are not a fan of weep holes. Lol. Me either.
Deal breaker for me as well. I saw the window before it was redesigned and almost went with them but the snap in sill killed it so here i am with sunrise.

The new park ave design has some nice features( except the sill)


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Park Avenue® Double Hung Replacement Window's Dual Security Night Locks exceed the AAMA forced entry test in the venting position, enabling you to safely ventilate your home with peace of mind.

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