Major window manufacturers: Marvin, Andersen, Sierra Pacific . . . That dealer has switched and is now carrying Kolbe and Sierra Pacific The sales guy (and now our contractor) is pushing us hard on the H3 windows from SP I think in the showroom they look fairly good, but I have read awful reviews online in terms of problems, warranty claims, and lack of customer support
Installing All-Wood Windows - GreenBuildingAdvisor I was spec’ing Sierra Pacific windows for a project and now my client wants to go with a super old school traditional wood window jamb built in a small millwork shop The house was built in the 60’s so he wants to keep that northern california coastal cottage feel My main concerns are:
Experience with Sierra Pacific Triple-Pane Windows and Doors . . . Anyone have experience with Sierra Pacific’s triple pane windows and doors? Happy with the opening mechanisms, air seal water management? We are considering them for an upcoming project but it is hard to get good information on them Our local showroom only has double pane units on display
Marvin Ultimate vs Pella Architect windows - GreenBuildingAdvisor * Air leakage: Marvin says their casement windows have less than 0 01 cfm ft2 air leakage for their casement windows in the Ultimate series I could not find data on Pella Architect Does anyone have experience? * Overall quality: Pella seems to have had problems with quality in the past
Liquid Flashing Over Tar Paper - GreenBuildingAdvisor Hello all- I am starting a project in the coming weeks pulling some old windows out of a 60’s build cabin and replacing with some new sierra pacific windows The […]
Fiberglass window choices for new build in Colorado - GreenBuildingAdvisor More important than the tube issue is the fact that Alpen windows do have argon gas (or krypton) which at the time I ordered windows, no one else would put in their units Marvin wouldn't ship to over 5000' with gas, Sierra Pacific only shipped to Colorado with air, and I am pretty sure Integrity wouldn't do argon over 5000' either
Windows for Hot Climates - GreenBuildingAdvisor They are Sierra Pacific, Andersen, and Pella I gravitate to brand representatives that make the extra effort to help and retailers with streamlined ordering processes and punctual deliveries
Andersen 400 vs Pella 350 - GreenBuildingAdvisor The windows will be white interior and exterior, so the wood “look” doesn’t really make any difference to me We will have a few casements, but the majority will be double hung, so that’s what I’ve been using to compare
Andersen Window installation. Seal bottom or assume failure at some . . . I have a crew about to put in 32k worth of new windows I spoke with the Andersen window rep for my area about the installation plan, and considering I’m using prosoco WRB products (liquid flashing) for the entire house, he was ok with sealing the entire perimeter including the bottom of the window