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The Cabana Door is going to be less expensive and will fit in the existing opening so I would say go with this. Putting in a French Door would mean reconfiguring the opening I would guess and this is going to significantly add to the cost.

The French Door is going to get just as much wear and tear in the section where animals are scratching, right?

My one concern about the Cabana Door would be damage to the lower glass plates if the dogs jumped up and continually banged against it, the glass plates are definitely not going to be as sturdy as a non movable pane of glass. I'd suggest getting a few contractors or companies out to see what their suggestions are for the side door.

I hate to see you spend a bunch of money and the door looks horrible a year later. Let me know what the local experts say - I'd be interested to know if there are any remedies available that I'm not thinking of.

What are the differences? They are relatively close in terms of quality and price. I would say that PGT has the better brand recognition, but I have also heard that their leads times right now are much longer than CWS I'd get quotes fro both of them and then send them over to me and I'll weigh in on the specifics Dane - Site Editor - from PGT Customer Reviews Tim, I had read some about the good only for tonight tactic so I was prepared to stick to my guns; I just wasn't expecting a 90 minute consultation to turn into that grueling experience.

Or is it just east coast. It seems they are respectable quality along with reasonable price. I reside at feet, mountain area of Southern CA. If PGT isn't available on the west coast, have you any suggestions for a reasonably priced double hung? I would consider Lowes or Home depot but if another option seems preferable, price wise, I would go that route.

I am on in years so am not interested in high end. Nor inferior replacement. I will have A contractor do the installing. Unfortunately, PGT does not service much more than Florida. In California, you could look at Anlin, which is the best vinyl window available out there in my opinion. Other brands that may be available include Milgard, Amerimax, and Simonton.

Honestly, a high end Simonton like the Impressions or the Reflections is a pretty good bet for mild climates like Southern California. This is where I would start if I were you. We are looking to replace windows and sliding door but seem to be getting mixed information on aluminum verses vinyl.

From what I understand the vinyl windows are better but the aluminum sliding door is a better choice. Please HELP. Sincerely, Richard. Richard - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Richard, the main difference between aluminum and vinyl is strength versus energy efficiency.

Aluminum is very strong, but lacks the energy efficiency of vinyl. Vinyl is not as strong as aluminum but is much more energy efficient. For residential purposes, nearly all homeowners are much better off with a vinyl product as it provides plenty of strength assuming its a quality vinyl window or door.

The only real time I think aluminum is is warranted is in very very hot climates like south Texas where there extreme summer heat can affect the vinyl. In Florida, I'd advise vinyl over aluminum in nearly all cases. I have been following your website for sometime and have read over your reviews of various companies. I have looked over the companies and the models you have reviewed and recommended, but unfortunately for me all your recommendation are for those residing in the northeast.

I reside in North Florida and most of your recommendation are not applicable to me. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your advice and assistance. The first three make both impact and non impact windows that should serve your purposes. I would stick to their mid range or premium series ask each of the reps who comes to visit what those specific models would be. All four of the companies I mentioned make a good premium vinyl window.

Along with quality installation, you will be well served. All The Best. I got a quote for PGT which was extremely expensive. I was referred by a friend to a company called Eco Windows Systems.

Do you have any comments about the company? I thought they had a somewhat bulky frame to them with a big bottom sash. Besides that, I don't know any more. Ask for a bid on their most popular mid range vinyl window and let them know your budget beforehand and see if this helps. The other option is Simonton. They make good middle of the road vinyl windows that work well and won't break the bank.

Find a Simonton dealer in your area and get a bid on one of their mid range vinyl windows. Hopefully, you can find a bid from one of these sources that works and is in your price range. You will find that there is a huge variation in cost so keep looking. Is one a better window than the other? Simonton is certainly the bigger of the two and they make lots of middle of the road vinyl windows.

Their Prism Platinum sometimes known as Reflections series is a good vinyl window, along with the Impressions series. I would stick with those in terms of Simonton.

PGT makes better windows overall, but each company sells a number of different series: an entry level, mid range and premium. PGT's mid range and premium vinyl windows are considered quite good and I would certainly have any of these windows in my home. I would get bids from both companies also try Custom Window Systems if they have a dealer in your area. Feel free to send the bids my way when you collect them and I'm happy to give you my two cents on pricing, quality, etc.

They can be vinyl, which I prefer, but must match the color of the rest of the association windows. Do you know of vinyl material that is a bronze or even tan color in bulk. I have looked at PGT and CWS , but it seems that all extruded vinyl for the frames is white in color, but can be painted on the exterior facing surface.

I am concerned about the adhesion and life of the paint on the vinyl. Are there any window fabricators that make in bulk colored vinyl product? Your advice and help is appreciated.

Michael - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Michael, I would be wary about painting vinyl, it can void the warranty in some cases. I took a look at the PGT website and found that they offer the PGT single hung series and the double hung in a bronze finish. Can you go back to the local dealer and ask them to custom order it for you? In terms of providing you with an estimate sight unseen, no sense in me doing it—there are too many onsite factors that would drive the price up or down.

Instead, get the estimates or bids, and if you have any questions about them, send them my way and I can give you my take. As well, get a bid from a local Simonton dealer on the Stormbreaker Plus. Three three bids should give you enough information to make a decision. Make sure to tell each company you get a bid from that you are collecting 3 to 4 bids and you would appreciate their best price at the get go.

About right? Thanks for your advice! Mary- Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Lots of homeowners will combine awning and casements that can account for different spacial configurations. This keeps the cost down as you don't have to have custom window and installation requirements. In terms of the Simonton Coastal line costs, that sounds high to me.

This will also give you two professional opinions on configuration options etc. Being on site is much easier to give specific opening advise than sight-unseen. Get the bids and see how they compare. Feel free to send them back to me and I'm more than happy to give you my two cents. I had an installer come out yesterday to provide a bid on PGT windows. I appreciate your advice.

Thanks to your website, we learned that we were being overcharged by A LOT! Thanks for your advice, and thanks for your site for helping consumers like me make an informed decision!!! Best wishes, Maria. Maria - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Maria, great to hear that you got what sounds like a smoking deal on Soft-Lite impact windows, some of the best in the business! I'm finding the options and opinions of salespeople are really confusing making it hard to choose.

Will the insulated make a difference in FL? Low E coatings? Vinyl or aluminum frames? How well will the vinyl hold up? What brand is best? So far I'm leaning towards the CWS if the difference in the insulation values isn't t much and it's a reputable product. All guidance is much appreciated.

Dan - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Dan, there is a lot of information out there and it can be very confusing. You definitely want a double paned window, but there aren't many single pane windows out there anymore. There are single strength or double strength panes of glass however, and it's preferable to get a double strength glass.

Insulated foam frames will make some difference in terms of the overall strength of the frame and will help a bit with energy efficiency. Most decent come with low-e glass.

You can upgrade to low-e2 or low-e3, but it's not necessary. I say the standard low-e glass is a good way to go. Vinyl is preferable in my opinion in Florida. A decent to well made vinyl will not yellow or crack over time.

Proof of this can be found in the lifetime warranty that most vinyl windows carry. I cheap vinyl window will see more wear and tear over time. Aluminum is very strong, but it's not very energy efficient.

I would stick with vinyl from a well respected manufacture. I would tend to go with the PGT vinyl impact windows if the decision were mine. The CWS windows would be my backup, but again I would stick with vinyl over aluminum personally. The others I'm considering use company employees From my research, the windows seem to be decent, but they've gotten a bit of flack for poor installs and service.

One of the principles of Newsouth was combative with customers on social media. Because of that and a much higher price point, I've eliminated them. I need 5 impact windows preferable white vinyl framed installed for my home which was built in The rest of the windows were replaced when I bought the home in by the GC who did my remodel, as they were leaking and it could not wait.

Do you recommend one over the other. I would put them both in the quite good category and I think they both offer a nice long term value for your money. I think PGT has a bit better brand recognition, but I wouldn't say their windows are any better. This also gives you a great way to work the prices on both down by playing them off against one another.

I would love to go with your company, but you are more expensive than the CWS -- if you could match them, I would sign with you, etc. Get a few bids, work the prices down, and then pick the window you want with the best options and cost.

The building code requires high velocity impact resistant windows which I've narrowed down to PGT vs Andersen double hung, low E windows. Jeld Wen was also suggested but I don't believe their windows are comparable. I think, due to salt, sun and wind exposure, the vinyl clad exterior should be considered over the aluminum clad? I've also been told that I definitely want the PGT aluminum clad sliding doors for our 2 sixteen foot openings.

My concern… I want to use the best for my situation vs saving money, as this is our last home and I don't want to cut corners on something as important as this. Thank you for your expertise… Susan - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Response] Susan, I think you're right to eliminate the Jeld Wen from the mix if you want the best hurricane windows for your home.

I really like PGT and find their prices to be quite competitive and the quality of their windows to be good. I would price out both products first to see how they compare before I made any decision.

Then I would compare the interior "look of the windows" - is the aesthetic difference worth the added cost of the Andersen to you. This is a personal decision and one that I can't make for you, obviously. This is assuming you are going with the or Andersen series the Andersen series is the fibrex composite and won't look much different from the PGT vinyl windows.

The exteriors of the windows are going to look very similar because the windows are going to be vinyl or aluminum. Others might not, but I would. Another company you could take a look at is CWS, they makes vinyl and aluminum hurricane impact windows and they are one of the rivals of PGT. I always like to throw a third company in to see how their prices and products compare. Let me know what you end up going with! I value your input and will let you know!

I don't think they are the BEST vinyl windows out there, but in terms of impact windows, they are very well regarded. I would certainly put PGT windows in my home -- although perhaps not their entry level models.

Silverline, on the other hand, are considered relatively low quality windows. Andersen purchased Silverline in order to step into the vinyl window market, but the company they bought and the product that continues to be sold to consumers is not a high quality window. Glenn - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Response] Hi Glenn, generally Pella is considered a top brand in terms of wood windows, but a lower end quality brand in terms of vinyl.

PGT is a Florida based company that specializes in impact or hurricane windows and they enjoy a solid reputation for manufacturing these types of windows. I suppose that is a long way of saying the PGT is the much better option in terms of hurricane windows.

Both are reputable in Florida and the prices seem to be competitive. My concern is quality and customer service. Please let me know your thoughts. However, I did look them up on the nfrc. Assuming they are this company, their U-factor VT, and condensation resistance numbers were pretty much deplorable. The best number I could find on their casement was a.

As far as PGT windows goes, I find their windows very high quality, good performers and very price competitive. If it were me, I'd go with a proven brand like PGT any day of the week. As for Eco, I will continue to look at them and try to get some additional information on them. Our aluminum and vinyl windows provide a variety of benefits for your lifestyle. PGT custom windows and doors are built to meet the needs, priorities, location, and budget of your home renovation.

We offer impact windows and hurricane doors, along with non-impact options, with many benefits. Our aluminum and vinyl windows and doors come in a wide range of styles to maximize your curb appeal and take your interiors to the next level while increasing hurricane protection, energy efficiency, and much more.

Your home is your safe haven, or at least it should be. Choosing the right hurricane protection for your home or business is crucial for keeping your property, and the people within, safe in areas prone to. As a homeowner, you want your home to be both comfortable and safe.

New custom windows and doors are a great investment with many benefits. Our PGT dealers can help you find the best products to enhance your home and lifestyle. All rights reserved. Free Consultation. Over four million families trust PGT windows. We help keep families safer. I rest at ease knowing that I will be safe. I knew my family and all my belongings would be safe during the hurricane. Why impact? Which is the best option? I think PGT has better warranty that will be beneficial 50 yrs from now long after I'm dead and gone.

In Florida I think I can live without the low E due to are milder winters. The series is a single or double hung with a clean profile and modern looking mainframe. Many contractors and installers consider single hung windows low quality, but PGT seems to be flipping this traditional notion on its head.

The is an especially good option for larger sized windows as it still maintains good energy efficiency and strength at these larger measurements. Standard features include constant force balancing option upgrade to a spiral blancing system , embedded tilt latch, tilt sash for easier cleaning, an autolock, a comfort lift handle, a beveled meeting rail and integrated corner keys.

Best of all, the model is quite nice looking and should be an affordable option for many homeowners. Which brand would you suggest? I think I like the look of the PGT a bit better, but I think the numbers are going to be about the same -- not bad at all, but not great. What concerns me is the price for what are generally considered solid mid range vinyl windows.

I'm not saying you are paying too much necessarily, but I think you need a couple more bids before you decide to go with either one of these -- and to see if these prices are too high.

I would also check and see if perhaps there is a Zen windows in your area that could give you a bid on their Nirvana or Lotus model -- these are actually Soft-Lite Classic and Pro series windows. Try and see if any of these window brands are available as well -- Okna, Sunrise, Polaris and Soft-Lite. But again, every project is different so the additional bids should tune you into the fair market price.

I live in 2nd floor, top floor condo in Sebastian Fl. Does that sound high? Just trying to reduce outside busy intersection and train noise. Thank you if you can help? Thank you! Karen - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Karen, that price quote sounds incredibly high to me.

I'll give you the same advise I'm giving lots of consumers lately -- keep looking until you find a fair price. This is the only way you can be sure that the price quote you are getting is the fair market price that you deserve. Contact Dane or Tim for this information. Their series. Is that an impact window? Not great either, I'd keep collecting bids to see if that price is inflated or is industry standard for the project specifics.

Is this a fair price? Greatly appreciate your response. Of course, the real question is how much work is involved in the installation process.

This might be where lots of that cost is going. The only way to find out how fair or unfair the quote is to get a couple more. Feel free to send the bids my way once you get them and I'm happy to weigh in on what options might serve you best. This is a stucco over frame house with single pane aluminum frame windows to remove.

One story. The bid does include grids in 4 of the windows. PT - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] PT, stucco can be a costly affair since they often have to rip out 6 to 8 inches around the window, unless they are doing a retrofit install. The stucco rematch and color matching can be tricky and time consuming. This is another reason why it's important to get multiple bids so you can get some different opinions on the best approach to the install.

Good luck on the project! We have six windows that are all 73 inches x 52 inches. We are in Florida on the Gulf of Mex. Pella Series Hi Dane, we have three quotes on 4 windows and 4 8' patio sliding doors. We are close to the ocean so we need something that can hold up to the harsh conditions.

None of the prices include installation. The Pella bid is just too high, especially in relationship to the PGT. The PGT is the clear winner, but I definitely think you can negotiate this price and see if they will come down on the quote. Finish, White Ext.