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Window help in Seattle

jbaumga
14 years ago

I have a dozen windows to replace and I need some help.

First off, I have 22 year old double pane aluminum Milgard windows in the house. They seem to be reasonably efficient but a few have broken and a couple just sweat constantly throughout the winter.

Given the tax rebates and good prices, I figured now was as good a time as any to replace them.

A couple of questions for the group:

1. Am I nuts?

2. If I replace them, I would like to go with vinyl or fiberglass. The price seems to be about $100 a window different for a higher end vinyl product. Can anyone help me understand if there is a DOWNSIDE to fiberglass vs. vinyl?

3. If I go with fiberglass, does anyone have a recommendation for the best window (especially for rain)? I have looked at the Milgard Ultra and the Marvin Integrity Ultrex so far - they are about the same price but Milgard has more options (like casements).

4. If I go with Vinyl, does anyone have a suggestion? I am looking at the Milgard Tuscany line but would love pros/cons.

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