central - east central Minnesota - | don@nebr - 4/25/2017 20:45 YOU have to do the looking.Glitzy ads and over hype in windows happens all day long. I put Gerkin windows vinyl double pane single hung replacement windows 20 years ago and happy as heck with them. Good quality with low advertize..NO leaks or bad panes Windows I would NEVER buy under any circumstance,,,,casement anything,no roll outs,,no Pella,Marvin or Andersons for those above reasons There was a thread on a DIY site a few years ago where some window rep analysed most all kins and didnt sell any of them. That person I would listen too with both ears. Had some named brands on there I didnt recognize,,,see above notes again Research also about HOW windows are best installed. Metal flashed and couter flashed or it WILL leak in 10-15 years,,,rotted wood all around it. I would never buy wood windows ever. Roll out casements are a hardware nightmare 20 years down the road. Casement hardware is a matter of quality. And how often the window is opened. In this day and age of air tight and Air Conditioned homes - a person really should not open windows. Keep the air system clean filters changed and don't have to open windows to let in dust, dander and pollen. Good quality casements come with good quality hardware and it'll last as long as the window sealing, easily. There are 3 or 4 different quality levels of window seals (sealing the different panes of glass). Again, asking questions on good, better and best and having what makes them different and graded that way - will get the best bang for the dollar and efficiency. |
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