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Thu, Aug 23, 12 at 20:36
| We are building a home in SW Florida on the bay and are just under a mile as the crow flies to the Gulf. So we are definitely in a high salt environment. From my research, Marvin integrity with its fiberglass seems to be relatively resilient in our environment. Our Integrity quote came in at 110k and seems a bit high, so now I find myself investigating other brands and window technologies i.e. vinyl vs aluminum clad. It's really hard for me to look at new brands as I know that Marvin really is the best in every respect.
So, which windows with wood interiors would you guys recommend for my area? Any help is greatly appreciated. |
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- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Fri, Aug 24, 12 at 21:48
| How many units in the home? Are they requiring a Dade County approved (Impact) windows? |
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| I haven't really counted the number of windows and sliding doors. The home is on 4 floors though... Yes, everything must be impact |
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- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Sat, Aug 25, 12 at 8:11
| Unless the company quoting your the Integrity was trying to make their year on you, I think you will find that most aluminum clad wood windows are going to be more expensive than the Integrity. They will also have a lesser warranty and proven longevity. Vinyl will certainly be cheaper and whether or not it "goes" with your home is for you to determine. |
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