Really need advice for remodel & addition

10 years ago

I am trying to narrow down a manufacturer and am overwhelmed by the choices. I would love advice from this very knowledgeable forum. We are gutting a bungalow with rotted wood windows and adding on a second floor. I'm looking for a quality brand that is also cost effective. It's probably important to note we live in Texas. We are looking for a low maintenance and durable product which rules out wood. I know we will not maintain that. We have looked at Home Depot (Andersen) and Lowe's (Pella). We had thought the Andersen product was fairly priced for the insulation it provided, but we were unable to get anybody to come out and measure for us. So, we began looking around and have seen Marvin, Jeldwen, and a few other brands. Could anybody help me narrow it down to a few reputable brands that I may or may not have considered? Also, any recommendation on aluminum vs vinyl would be so very much appreciated. THANK YOU in advance!!

This post was edited by gabethan on Sun, Sep 15, 13 at 13:20

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PRO
Windows on Washington Ltd
10 years ago
Where in Texas are you located?

What material are you leaning toward at the end of the day?
gabethan
Original Author
10 years ago
We are in Houston. We were thinking vinyl. We were also going to look at aluminum. But again, I am just learning this industry, so I am open to recommendations! Thanks!
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mmarse1
10 years ago
If you are looking at vinyl do NOT go with andersen or pella, they make the absolute bottom of the barrel vinyl windows. They make pretty good wood windows but their vinyl windows are very cheaply made and look like absolute garbage.
In Texas, i would look into soft lite, sunrise.. Some of the others may know a few other high quality vinyl products available in Texas.
PRO
Windows on Washington Ltd
10 years ago
If you are in Houston, there is one guy that I would recommend you start and end with. Randy at UltraWindows is based out of Houston and uses the most up to date materials and installation technologies.

You won't find a more honorable man/company in the industry and he will do a great job of educating you about the pros and cons of products as well as help you through your needs analysis and get you in the right product.