Replacement window recommendations?

[Gdog]

In SE MI; house is a bit over 20 years old, original builder windows are cheap and need replacement.

Looking for quality and value; i.e. highest R capability and noise attenuation as possible w/o taking out a large loan..

Anyone have experience w/these guys? http://www.windowuniversedetroit.com/prices.htm

TIA!

 

[Gdog]

FYI in case anyone else finds this post:

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/best-replacement-windows.8030/post-223165

which will point you to here:

Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows -Index page

www.vinyl-replacement-windows.com

 

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[Jadnashua]

My preference is a window with a fiberglass frame. The fiberglass has about the same expansion/contraction ratio as the glass, so it puts less stress on things through the seasons. This should make the seal on any gas-filled glass assembly last longer before it leaks.

Fiberglass can be had with smooth surfaces, or on the inside, a wood-grain, so you can stain and finish like wood if you prefer.

 

[Gdog]

My preference is a window with a fiberglass frame. The fiberglass has about the same expansion/contraction ratio as the glass, so it puts less stress on things through the seasons. This should make the seal on any gas-filled glass assembly last longer before it leaks.

Fiberglass can be had with smooth surfaces, or on the inside, a wood-grain, so you can stain and finish like wood if you prefer.

So something like the Elevate line at Marvin; yes?

 

[gogenz]

heeey, has anyone ended up going with any of the newer models of Milgard or Simonton lately?

I went with HaanGlass heritage glass replacement a few months ago after looking at a bunch of options. Their guys knew how to work with thicker exterior walls and kept the trim looking original, which was a huge deal for me. The install was clean and didn’t mess with the siding either, which was something I had trouble finding with other places.