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| Hi All; I've been reading posts on this forum for a while as I have been planning my new house. I am building in Pennsylvania on a mountaintop and will have an entire 2 story wall of windows on the west side of my house (sunset views). This is also the wind/weather side of the house and the temperatures can get quite cold and windy here in the winter. I've done a search on this and other fourms and have read reviews of the various manufacturers. I have a great framing contractor that has been doing business for 30 years in our area and he likes Anderson windows (no affiliation with Anderson). The architect likes Marvin. The two suppliers I am working with (not big boxes) have both suggested that I look at Weathershield for comparison. All of the above have suggested that I not go with Pella for my particular application. Architect has specified clad windows. I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions and any other recommendations. Thanks. |
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- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Wed, Apr 18, 12 at 13:03
| The Andersen 400 is a decent option and the Marvin Ultimate is regarded as the better of the two (at least from most of the folks on here and the people that I know). I would throw Kolbe & Kolbe in that mix as well. There is a regular poster on here by the name of millworkman4u that really know wood backwards and forwards. He also runs a supply house out of NH. I am sure he can provide some feedback as well and maybe make a recommendation on who to call. |
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| Thanks. Does the Marvin Integrity wood/ultrex offer any benefit over their aluminum clad windows from a severe weather performance perspective? Also, from a purely performance perspective, is there a reason to prefer aluminum clad to vinyl clad or vice versa. I can't overstate the need for weather resistance. One of the largest wind farms in the state is on the next ridge and it was chosen because of the documented high sustained winds. This one wall is about 500sf of mostly glass facing directly in to the wind so above all I am concerned with harsh weather (wind driven rain and snow) performance. The exterior of the house will be brick if that matters. |
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| You can bet I will NEVER USE HURD WINDOW product! I purchased very expensive HURD thermopane windows a little over ten years ago. Every window now is a milky white to the point that you can hardly see through. Two years ago I contacted the seller, then the distributor, then the regional customer service and finally the HURD company. Each process took months with each replying that I needed to talk to the "Next Level". I have the original receipt, all the paperwork that came with the windows AND A CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY. This document states the thermopane glass portion of the window has a LIFETIME WARRANTY. The final answer from Sheryl ... some lengthy response that indicated they now NO LONGER WILL HONOR LIFETIME WINDOW WARRANTIES. Even if the windows are not that old. This is especially upsetting because the sales rep made such a big deal about the "Quality" of the HURD windows and the their Lifetime Warranty. |
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- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Wed, Apr 18, 12 at 19:18
| Fiberglass will be less prone to issue as compared to an aluminum or vinyl clad exterior. All clad windows will have inherent weak points when it comes to weather. Some are better about holding up for longer terms while others are not. |
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- Posted by millworkman (millwork4u@gmail.com) on Wed, Apr 18, 12 at 20:54
| Thank you wow. Personally I can say nothing good about Weathershield, I would start with Marvin or Kolbe as my first choices. My next choice would be Integrity by Marvin. Andersen 400's are an ok window and would use them before quite a few brands. |
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| House Doc got caught up in the multiple bankruptcy drama of Hurd. Hurd isn't really even Hurd anymore. I would recommend Marvin and all the other recommendations above. I am spiritually adverse to |
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