Replacement Casement Windows

[marine_man]

I know this isn't a fishing question, but I could sure use everyone's help...

I've got a bunch of windows that need to be replaced in the house I bought last year. I definately want to stay with a casesment window, but an wondering what's worth looking into and what's not...

I'd appreciate any info you can offer...

Thanks!

marine_man

[blacksheep]

anderson, marvin, pella, all good aluminum clad windows. my advise to you, is to get the brand that is easiest to get to your location, that way if you ever have warranty issues or service needs it shouldn't be an issue.

[leechlake]

The lumber yard in your area is going to be a dealer of one of those three windows so that's what their going to want to have you use. I'd stick with one of those three brands mentioned above. You will kick yourself if you go with a lesser quality window, I guarantee it. It's one of the things on a house that you definately get what you pay for. That said, I put in six new windows in our bunkhouse at the cabin, and I used the brand x windows that were about 125 bucks a piece (rather than a $300). That's for a bunkhouse that gets used twenty nights a year, for my house I have Andersen windows. Also, a really big part of windows working well is in the installation, make sure whoever installs them knows what they are doing. Good luck

[DrKen]

the guys above nailed it. Good windows cost good money. One thing about Marvins is you can have them made to your RO so there is no fooling around with jams. Used Marvins on my house mainly becuz they came in a color I wanted. But any of the three mentioned are good windows. From there it goes to installation and price. Good Luck

[fishermn]

Pella without question. Best warantee in the business...

Just my $.02...

[EYEYIEYE]

I would argue that Marvin has the best warranty hands down! Riverside Building Center can service all your Marvin needs.

[marine_man]

Thanks for the info everyone... looks like I'll take some measurements and head to the lumber yard.. hopefully the sticker shock won't hurt too bad

Hmm... and someone from Lake of the Woods recommended Marvin... I never would have seen that one coming

marine_man

[bucketmouth64]

Stay away from Wenco windows. The development that I live in had these put in and almost each house had them replaced by Wenco due to poor workmanship. Windows didn't have the argon gas in them, and the weeps to let out the water from the sills were bad. I think Menards might be carrying some of these. So be careful what you buy.