Vinyl Windows and Fiberglass Door

[Happs]

I’ve obtained quotes from six different vinyl window installation companies for identical product and they are all within $200 of each other. Kind of disappointed and feel like the window industry is fixed. Not sure whether it’s worth it to spend $2000 to replace two large living room windows.

[jstoesz]

Wood all the way! forget the crap dual pane stuff. Get wood. It can get repaired indefinately.

And in SD, who cares about energy efficiency (ducks…).

[jstoesz]

Wood all the way! forget the crap dual pane stuff. Get wood. It can get repaired indefinately.

And in SD, who cares about energy efficiency (ducks…).

[jstoesz]

Wood all the way! forget the crap dual pane stuff. Get wood. It can get repaired indefinately.

And in SD, who cares about energy efficiency (ducks…).

[jstoesz]

Wood all the way! forget the crap dual pane stuff. Get wood. It can get repaired indefinately.

And in SD, who cares about energy efficiency (ducks…).

[jstoesz]

Wood all the way! forget the crap dual pane stuff. Get wood. It can get repaired indefinately.

And in SD, who cares about energy efficiency (ducks…).

[EconProf]

It is almost impossible to find single pane windows or doors any more.
For the sound insulation alone I’d go with dual glazed. You are right about dual glazed not helping much on heating and AC costs in a beach area. And Low-E adds very little to the cost. I’d avoid wood anything in a beach area, as you have already discovered–will not last.

[EconProf]

It is almost impossible to find single pane windows or doors any more.
For the sound insulation alone I’d go with dual glazed. You are right about dual glazed not helping much on heating and AC costs in a beach area. And Low-E adds very little to the cost. I’d avoid wood anything in a beach area, as you have already discovered–will not last.

[EconProf]

It is almost impossible to find single pane windows or doors any more.
For the sound insulation alone I’d go with dual glazed. You are right about dual glazed not helping much on heating and AC costs in a beach area. And Low-E adds very little to the cost. I’d avoid wood anything in a beach area, as you have already discovered–will not last.

[EconProf]

It is almost impossible to find single pane windows or doors any more.
For the sound insulation alone I’d go with dual glazed. You are right about dual glazed not helping much on heating and AC costs in a beach area. And Low-E adds very little to the cost. I’d avoid wood anything in a beach area, as you have already discovered–will not last.

[EconProf]

It is almost impossible to find single pane windows or doors any more.
For the sound insulation alone I’d go with dual glazed. You are right about dual glazed not helping much on heating and AC costs in a beach area. And Low-E adds very little to the cost. I’d avoid wood anything in a beach area, as you have already discovered–will not last.

[bearishgurl]

Happs, the best mass-produced solid vinyl windows by far are Pella “Thermastar” sold by Lowes. Of course, you want the low E with argon gas between the panes. It cuts the sun by 90%. I replaced a very large window facing the sun with one. It has a slight green tint and brings the outside in! Just incredible looking and very cool to the touch, always.

see: http://www.greenerbuilding.org/product_detail.php?cid=23&pid=97

These windows typically go on 15% discount right after Thanksgiving and Lowe’s contractor will install them very reasonably. Most sizes are special order but there are samples in the store to look at. You might want to call Lowes to inquire.

I believe these particular windows only come with white or cream-colored frames. There is far more selection at the Pella store on Morena Blvd but it is much more expensive to go thru them.

I agree that the mass-produced steel doors made by Stanley and other mfrs are the way to go near the ocean. Some are heavier with a fibre core. They shouldn’t cost more than $400 with a prime coat on them and come with or without windows and panels. Sold by Lowes and Home Depot.

Edit: The “Thermastar” windows at Lowes are the exact same product as the “Encompass” windows at the Pella Store.

see: http://www.pella.com/windows/explore-window-styles/photos.aspx?PCode=VSW&StyleID=5&PType=window

[bearishgurl]

Happs, the best mass-produced solid vinyl windows by far are Pella “Thermastar” sold by Lowes. Of course, you want the low E with argon gas between the panes. It cuts the sun by 90%. I replaced a very large window facing the sun with one. It has a slight green tint and brings the outside in! Just incredible looking and very cool to the touch, always.

see: http://www.greenerbuilding.org/product_detail.php?cid=23&pid=97

These windows typically go on 15% discount right after Thanksgiving and Lowe’s contractor will install them very reasonably. Most sizes are special order but there are samples in the store to look at. You might want to call Lowes to inquire.

I believe these particular windows only come with white or cream-colored frames. There is far more selection at the Pella store on Morena Blvd but it is much more expensive to go thru them.

I agree that the mass-produced steel doors made by Stanley and other mfrs are the way to go near the ocean. Some are heavier with a fibre core. They shouldn’t cost more than $400 with a prime coat on them and come with or without windows and panels. Sold by Lowes and Home Depot.

Edit: The “Thermastar” windows at Lowes are the exact same product as the “Encompass” windows at the Pella Store.

see: http://www.pella.com/windows/explore-window-styles/photos.aspx?PCode=VSW&StyleID=5&PType=window

[bearishgurl]

Happs, the best mass-produced solid vinyl windows by far are Pella “Thermastar” sold by Lowes. Of course, you want the low E with argon gas between the panes. It cuts the sun by 90%. I replaced a very large window facing the sun with one. It has a slight green tint and brings the outside in! Just incredible looking and very cool to the touch, always.

see: http://www.greenerbuilding.org/product_detail.php?cid=23&pid=97

These windows typically go on 15% discount right after Thanksgiving and Lowe’s contractor will install them very reasonably. Most sizes are special order but there are samples in the store to look at. You might want to call Lowes to inquire.

I believe these particular windows only come with white or cream-colored frames. There is far more selection at the Pella store on Morena Blvd but it is much more expensive to go thru them.

I agree that the mass-produced steel doors made by Stanley and other mfrs are the way to go near the ocean. Some are heavier with a fibre core. They shouldn’t cost more than $400 with a prime coat on them and come with or without windows and panels. Sold by Lowes and Home Depot.

Edit: The “Thermastar” windows at Lowes are the exact same product as the “Encompass” windows at the Pella Store.

see: http://www.pella.com/windows/explore-window-styles/photos.aspx?PCode=VSW&StyleID=5&PType=window

[bearishgurl]

Happs, the best mass-produced solid vinyl windows by far are Pella “Thermastar” sold by Lowes. Of course, you want the low E with argon gas between the panes. It cuts the sun by 90%. I replaced a very large window facing the sun with one. It has a slight green tint and brings the outside in! Just incredible looking and very cool to the touch, always.

see: http://www.greenerbuilding.org/product_detail.php?cid=23&pid=97

These windows typically go on 15% discount right after Thanksgiving and Lowe’s contractor will install them very reasonably. Most sizes are special order but there are samples in the store to look at. You might want to call Lowes to inquire.

I believe these particular windows only come with white or cream-colored frames. There is far more selection at the Pella store on Morena Blvd but it is much more expensive to go thru them.

I agree that the mass-produced steel doors made by Stanley and other mfrs are the way to go near the ocean. Some are heavier with a fibre core. They shouldn’t cost more than $400 with a prime coat on them and come with or without windows and panels. Sold by Lowes and Home Depot.

Edit: The “Thermastar” windows at Lowes are the exact same product as the “Encompass” windows at the Pella Store.

see: http://www.pella.com/windows/explore-window-styles/photos.aspx?PCode=VSW&StyleID=5&PType=window

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