Please help with windows for new construction

9 years ago

I would really appreciate some guidance or direction! We hope to build an aging in place home--our one and only. So we are concerned about energy efficiency, maintenance, and cost effectiveness. We live in Maryland, outside of D.C. I've read CR reports that like the clad wood windows over the vinyl. The Integrity from Marvin and the Anderson 200 seem mid-priced. CR also liked the Pella fiberglass, but I'm wary of Pella because of the lawsuit. My GC suggested Jeldwen Vinyl but I'm concerned that's just for price. We will have a single story house and would like the traditional no grid in the bottom and 6-grid in the top, argon-filled double pane, low E. Trim in off-white. Can you suggest which windows your would consider or a place I can go to help narrow the search? I realize this is a huge investment, and can't afford to make a mistake! Thanks so much for helping me!!

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Kiwigem
9 years ago
I just went through the same decision making process you are, and based on both my own research and advice received on this forum I went with Integrity. They get a lot of love around here and are very reasonable.
millworkman
9 years ago
Integrity by Marvin is a fine choice the others not so much. CR opinion in windows means nothing to me as they sell their rating I don't really care what anyone says about that. But Pella is crap (lawsuit not withstanding) and Jeldwen is no better. Your GC recommends Jeldwen because that is what his lumberyard or building supply sells unfortunately most GC's just don't know any better when it comes to windows.
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golfergirl29
Original Author
9 years ago
Kiwigem, thanks for the reassurance. Millwork man, I'm so glad you commented. I was hoping you would. Your expertise is invaluable. Thanks so much!!
millworkman
9 years ago
Your welcome, I neglected to mention the 200 series if ok, I myself am not fond of the Fibrex material at all (wood flour and glue just seems unstable to me) but it seems to be ok with some.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
9 years ago
Where is the home being built?

What final look and feel of the material do you want?
golfergirl29
Original Author
9 years ago
Windowsonwahsington, it's land north of Aspen Hill, east of Olney. Planning on Hardie board plank with Carderock Mixed Wet stack stone. Thinking white or off-white windows, probably vinyl inside for low maintenance. Do you sell only replacement windows for windows for new builds too?