Softlite would be the better window. That is a very good price for either window.

Thanks- the Milgard price was reduced to where it is pretty comparable to the price of the Softlite. Neither one is going to budge any further on the price at this point.

I'm likely going to go with Milgard - more than anything else because my wife likes the ease in which they open and close (seeing that the prices are comparable). I'm' a novice at this, but from what i can gather the Softlite window does appear to be the better window.

Thanks for the input - I appreciate it!

The Imperial LS should be easier to open than the Tuscany and you would be making a huge mistake to buy the Tuscany over the LS for that reason.

The LS comes standard with a Teflon coated balance spring assembly which makes for more fluid operation.

The LS also bests the Tuscany in every other measure of performance (U-Factor, Design pressure, Air infiltration, etc).

If the basis for buying the Tuscany is some aesthetic reason, that is for you to decide, however, if there are any performance consideration...you need to pick the LS.

FYI...the LS is typically the more expensive of the two windows by about 15%

Thanks for that. It seems the performance of the windows are pretty close -

I was impressed with both installation companies, but the one with the Tuscany had an impressive showroom and had a good track record with customer service. I was also impressed with the LS windown and installation company, but i was not able to see a full window, open and close it, etc.

I've now seen both and can make a more informed decision.

What are your thoughts on the Tuscany's lock system and 1 touch opening system?

I appreciate the feedback.

I haven't met a PAL (positive action lock) that was worth a heap from any manufacturer.

They are gimmicky and don't work that well over time nor do they seal the window as well.

If you like one company over another, that is one thing.

The windows are not comparable from a performance standpoint.