Which company for replacement windows?

[Anonymous]

Welp, we finally need to bite the bullet and replace failing vinyl windows. The ratings and materials are just a maze to sort out. We are eyeing composite windows and want to find a company that sells & installs the windows. Who do you recommend? And who do you not recommend? Thanks— appreciate the value of your experience.

[Anonymous]

We had Anderson come out to give us a quote. They have a wide range of options and spend a ton of time with you to better understand what you really need. That said, wowza were we shocked at the price tag. We're also looking at composite. I'm a seasoned homeowner so already knew it was going to be expensive but was not expecting the quote we got. Thankfully ours is not a must-do project yet, we can keep our current windows for the time being which is what we'll be doing for sure!

[Anonymous]

Unicorp.

[Anonymous]

Are vinyl windows prone to failure?

[Anonymous]

I've used RIBA construction in the past and recently saw they have a bulk window discount

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We had Anderson come out to give us a quote. They have a wide range of options and spend a ton of time with you to better understand what you really need. That said, wowza were we shocked at the price tag. We're also looking at composite. I'm a seasoned homeowner so already knew it was going to be expensive but was not expecting the quote we got. Thankfully ours is not a must-do project yet, we can keep our current windows for the time being which is what we'll be doing for sure!

Anderson is a total rip off. Go with someone local

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We had Anderson come out to give us a quote. They have a wide range of options and spend a ton of time with you to better understand what you really need. That said, wowza were we shocked at the price tag. We're also looking at composite. I'm a seasoned homeowner so already knew it was going to be expensive but was not expecting the quote we got. Thankfully ours is not a must-do project yet, we can keep our current windows for the time being which is what we'll be doing for sure!

Anderson is a total rip off. Go with someone local

That's what we plan to do. After DH saw the estimate that was it for Anderson.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We had Anderson come out to give us a quote. They have a wide range of options and spend a ton of time with you to better understand what you really need. That said, wowza were we shocked at the price tag. We're also looking at composite. I'm a seasoned homeowner so already knew it was going to be expensive but was not expecting the quote we got. Thankfully ours is not a must-do project yet, we can keep our current windows for the time being which is what we'll be doing for sure!

Anderson is a total rip off. Go with someone local

NP. Is it better to get Anderson windows through someone local? ie are the windows themselves a rip-off or is it getting them directly from Anderson that is the problem?

[Anonymous]

We’re looking for a composite window with a clean, modern, plain look. Good energy ratings, too, of course. And especially a good team for installation.

[Anonymous]

I really enjoyed working with Crystal Exteriors. No hard sell, good materials, fairly priced and excellent workmanship.

[Anonymous]

I would get "new construction" (i.e., not "insert" type) fiberglass-framed insulated windows from HD or Lowes and pay them to have them install the windows.

The 3 best quality window companies are Andersen, Marcin, and Pella. HD sells one of those. Lowes sells a different one. HD and Lowes also sell lower cost brands. Fiberglass never rots or tears or warps - and it is a good insulator unlike metal. It can be painted without the paint peeling off. So we prefer that over metal/vinyl/wood framed windows.

We avoid vinyl windows, and avoid those insert-type windows, and want fiberglass framed windows, because we want a permanent window (rather than one which will need to be replaced in X years).

[Anonymous]

I would get an independent contractor to install the windows. When we’ve done this, the price was reasonable, particularly when compared to the astronomical price quoted by Anderson to install them

[Anonymous]

The window man was awesome for us. I don't think there was a single window that had a square space to slot into but they still got 22 windows in in a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We had Anderson come out to give us a quote. They have a wide range of options and spend a ton of time with you to better understand what you really need. That said, wowza were we shocked at the price tag. We're also looking at composite. I'm a seasoned homeowner so already knew it was going to be expensive but was not expecting the quote we got. Thankfully ours is not a must-do project yet, we can keep our current windows for the time being which is what we'll be doing for sure!

Anderson is a total rip off. Go with someone local

NP. Is it better to get Anderson windows through someone local? ie are the windows themselves a rip-off or is it getting them directly from Anderson that is the problem?

So I have some older Anderson windows but the contractor I trust recommended a local window manufacturer for the value and the windows were very, very nice!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We had Anderson come out to give us a quote. They have a wide range of options and spend a ton of time with you to better understand what you really need. That said, wowza were we shocked at the price tag. We're also looking at composite. I'm a seasoned homeowner so already knew it was going to be expensive but was not expecting the quote we got. Thankfully ours is not a must-do project yet, we can keep our current windows for the time being which is what we'll be doing for sure!

Anderson is a total rip off. Go with someone local

NP. Is it better to get Anderson windows through someone local? ie are the windows themselves a rip-off or is it getting them directly from Anderson that is the problem?

So I have some older Anderson windows but the contractor I trust recommended a local window manufacturer for the value and the windows were very, very nice!

Which manufacturer?