hurricane impact window comparisons (pgt versus es windows)

10 years ago

Hi Everyone,
First and foremost thank you very much for all of the information thus far. Very enlightening. I have done my home work and have gotten quite a few quotes but wanted to get everyone's opinion on the following. We have narrowed it down to 2 different companies, they are essentially coming in at the same price. However one company is quoting ES Windows (7/16" Impact Glass, Stainless Steel Hardware, Screens included). The other company is quoting both PGT for the 3 larger Horizontal Rollers and ECO for the 2 smaller Rollers. Also once again both of those are quoted based on 7/16" Impact Glass, Stainless Steel Hardware & Screen included as well. Each company seems be providing the same service and the same guarantees. My question is mainly how do I decide on the better option. Since I have done everything I can to make sure that I am comparing apples to apples, I am more curious if you guys would suggest going with the combo of (ECO & PGT, both manufactured here in Florida) or (ES windows, which is a company out of Colombia I believe). Being completely open the two companies that I am evaluating currently are Impact Windows & Doors versus Florida Impact. Any assistance in helping me make this confusing decision would be greatly appreciated! Hope that you are all having a very happy Thanksgiving as well! Thanks everyone.

Featured Answer

Diego Beltran

3 years ago

You need to go see the windows side by side, ES is a higher quality window as far as fit and finish and ease of sliding, handles, colors, etc. I am building a house with ES which I chose over PGT.

Comments (8)

Karateguy
10 years ago
The PGT is a pretty solid offering
lillianhofstader
10 years ago
I believe that Hurricane windows,provide superior protection during a violent storm. As they are attached to the integral part of the structure of a building,prevents chances of wind entering the building,something like storm shutters. Simultaneously i even let light enter a room.

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HU-253419646
3 years ago
I am in the same situation now! Which did you end up going with and are you happy with your decision?
millworkman
3 years ago
"ES is a higher quality window as far as fit and finish and ease of sliding, handles, colors, etc."

They are?
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Uneeda Home Improvement Co., Inc
last year
All in the last post is correct with the exception of ES Windows is not ECO Window Systems ECO is owned by PGT
millworkman
last year
ES Windows have the same owners as Techno Glass and ES Metals and are located on Barranquilla Columbia. As Uneeda states not the same as ECO Window Systems.
Eric Walters
2 days ago
Someone said the ES slider stiles and rails are smaller. Like that idea. Thoughts?