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Vinyl replacement windows - need help

20 years ago

Hi folks -

First time at this forum. I'm trying to find out about Arnett and Herman (sp) vinyl replacement windows. I'm not that knowledgeable abouy these windows, except I'm getting all-vinyl, low-e .32 argon double-glazed, tilt-and-wash, etc.

Again, the make is Arnett and Herman, and I can't find anything about them. I've been told to stay away from Amer. Craftsman, Pella @ Lowes and a few others, but these seem to be well liked. Does anyone have any info about them??

Thanks folks.

Comments (8)

  • 20 years ago

    Sure could use some expert opinions on this, folks.

    Actually, I found through Google that they're called Arndt and Herman, or A & H out of N. Wilkesboro, NC, a division of ECMD Inc., which includes Arndt & Herman Building Products, Crown Heritage Stair Co., EastCoast Mouldings, ECMD Distribution and Premier Lock Systems. The company also assembles Therma-Tru doors for distribution and the upscale Avonni line of aluminum-clad window products.

    All of this sounds good, but does it translate into a good product for the windows that I'm about to buy?? Thanks.

  • 20 years ago

    I suppose this is the wrong forum to be asking questions about windows. Go figure!!

  • 20 years ago

    I know how you feel, as I asked for some advice in a different posting and never got any responses at all. Guess I can try and weigh in, seeing how we both live in the same city and have access to a lot of the same products.

    I haven't heard of the windows you are talking about, so I can't say whether or not they're good products. I just had 3 reputable local companies come out and give me estimates on vinyl replacement windows and pretty much all of the brands they showed me were good and names I had never heard of. All had nice welds, colors, weather stripping, etc.. After a while they all start to look the same, and I realized that it's best to just find a company that does reputable work and use whatever product they're selling. I've read it many times on other forums--installation is key. A medium grade window, installed correctly, is better than a high end with a bad install. If the company you are looking at does good work and has been around a while, then it's worth considering them.

  • 20 years ago

    Thanks tmgeorgo. Appreciate the response. What are you hearing about average price per window and average install price per window? I don't know if you're getting replacemenet windows, but if you are I assume you're getting close to what I'm ordering (see first post).

  • 19 years ago

    if you need help try our website it is in below we have alot of help in that site

    Here is a link that might be useful: All West Windows

  • 19 years ago

    That link doesn't work, but it appears to be another product endorsement.

    If you re-read the original post you'll see that your response has not helped at all.

  • 19 years ago

    Usually if someone doesn't post on a question it's because we can't offer any assistance on your product. The only help we could offer would be installation issues or product line we know about. The only real recommendation I can offer is don't pay the final payment until your completely satisfied with the job

  • 19 years ago

    Thanks guy. That's probably always sound advice.