[Tom Struble]

Ive had good luck with 200 series Andersen,personally I'd use them before any all vinyl unit

that being said Harvey units are decent and like John said service is great

 

[CompleteW&D]

Remarks like this are really uncalled for here.

There are a lot of good tradesmen here,all with their own material preferences due to past experience and local availability.Most are very concerned about the quality
of the products they install.Different budget restraints dictate the level of quality
when deciding on product use.

The OP asked about a certain brand of window(Harvey) and responses
were given as to their quality.They are in fact,a good window,maybe not the
best,but maybe more within his budget and readily available.

I offered my personal experience with them to help him feel better about
their quality and serviceability if this is the route he decided to take.

With that being said,all you needed to do was add your own experience
and preference,and maybe some detail about the windows you would recommend.
No need to start bashing anyone's choices when you don't know all the facts.

Now,should we go help you with your dormer flashing question or just
let you "create more work for us",since you seem to be uninformed about
the proper procedure?

Very well said. The only thing I would add is.... it's not very wise to step on the older (in length of time Kent, not age of course ) forum contributors. Especially not those with a reputation like Kent's.

Otherwise..... :thumbsup:

 

[CompleteW&D]

...

Now Tom on the other hand.... he's an old forum member AND ready for social security :wheelchair: we bash him all the time. :whistling

 

[be the builder]

I've actually used united windows and wasn't that impressed with the quality on the exteriors. I had to have the rep come out and re glaze all the windows because they looked terrible. I was impressed with the way they handled my issues with them.

I have heard there is a class action lawsuit against Anderson for the 200 series. I know a plumber of mine that is going through the legal work now because all his 200,s have broken seals.

I have heard good things about Harvey's and will be using them for my next remodel if the client isn't dead set on Anderson. Seams most clients request Anderson's up until I give them the quote.

 

[Kent Whitten]

Kent
I love contractors like you, great at carpentry but uninformed when it comes to quality material. Without guys like you, i wouldnt be in business .

I love people like you as well who mistake me for a contractor.

 

[EthanB]

I get all my vinyl from a fabricator nearby, Stergis. I can get custom from them for a really competitive price which is huge for me in remodels as there are some really oddball size openings that I'm trying to fit. I've been happy with the quality.

There's a company even closer(20 miles) but I haven't vetted them yet.

 

[power]

Ethan
Ever stop to wonder why you are getting those windows so cheap? I know why.....they are actually Alliance windows which I could never ever recommend.
I buy mine direct from the factory and I assure you, they aren't cheap even though they are vinyl. And I buy alot of them.

 

[Tom Struble]

I've actually used united windows and wasn't that impressed with the quality on the exteriors. I had to have the rep come out and re glaze all the windows because they looked terrible. I was impressed with the way they handled my issues with them.

I have heard there is a class action lawsuit against Anderson for the 200 series. I know a plumber of mine that is going through the legal work now because all his 200,s have broken seals.

I have heard good things about Harvey's and will be using them for my next remodel if the client isn't dead set on Anderson. Seams most clients request Anderson's up until I give them the quote.

i can't imagine Andersen not honoring the glass warranty

 

[Rockmonster]

As long as you're up in Vermont, check out JS Benson windows and Hirschmann windows, particularly the former. Probably not what you're looking for now, but some of the finest windows you will see anywhere.

We went with Andersen 400s here, and with our near constant 50 mph winds, they're practically bulletproof. Love 'em.

 

[Jason Whipple]

Crazy! I'm from Rutland and just moved down to RI four years ago. Whereabouts were you and who were you working for?

PS - I HAD the family in Rutland and didn't want to hang my shingle out there. It's a tough nut to crack when an area doesn't have any population growth and a lot of tradespeople.

Ethan,

I lived in West Pawlet for over 10 years. I miss the life style of Vermont but not the way of making a living. :no:

 

[wnc viking]

I miss the skiing at Pico

 

[EthanB]

Ethan
Ever stop to wonder why you are getting those windows so cheap? I know why.....they are actually Alliance windows which I could never ever recommend.
I buy mine direct from the factory and I assure you, they aren't cheap even though they are vinyl. And I buy alot of them.

I don't spend much time wondering. They look good, they have a lifetime warranty with a full labor reimbursement for the first three years, the u-factor is high, it's a fairly local business and I can get custom sizing in two weeks.

If you have a reason I SHOULDN'T buy them then I'm all ears. I'd rather learn from your bad experiences than mine.:laughing: