Any Feedback on Weathershield Windows?

18 years ago

I would like to replace 2 Patio sliding glass doors with French Doors. Since I live in a condo community, I'm only allowed Pella, Weathershield or Marvin windows. My experience with Pella to date has been horrible. Since the lady that owns a Weathershield distributor is on the board in this development, I was thinking it would be better to go with Weathershield Windows.

Has anyone had any experience with Weathershield? I know Consumer Reports doesn't rate Weathershield Windows as high as Pella but Consumer Reports needs to factor into their rating Pella's nonexistent customer service.

Any comments on Weathershield windows would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Karen

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Michael
18 years ago
I have painted them, installed them and serviced them. They are good products.

Be aware that CR hardly ever evaluates those rare gems of products out there that exceed the quality and service of the big name brands.

Michael
waldstein
18 years ago
I have not yet owned Weather Shield windows and doors, but I will soon be ordering them for an addition to our house. Weather Shield windows and doors are somewhat popular in my area for architect-designed high-end homes, particularly for homes custom built for a particular owner/buyer rather than spec homes. (For spec homes, builders often use cheaper windows such as Jeld-Wen Siteline EX.) Today I went to a high-end house under construction to check out the Weather Shield products installed there. The French doors appear to be very sturdy and made of solid wood with strong hardware. They have a three-point locking system in which the door with the lock becomes fixed to the other door by not only a deadbolt but by two hooks above and below the deadbolt.

There are other comments about Weather Shield windows and Weather Shield response to the Consumer Reports evaluation on another thread linked below. (Also note that the company name is written in two words, not one.)

Here is a link that might be useful: How good is Weather Shield?
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peagle
18 years ago
Weathershield is good stuff, take it from me. I have owned jeld-wen, andersen and pella, WS has by far exceeded our expectations. Great service and Great product.... keep up the good work!
johnmcfarm
17 years ago
I used Weathershield windows on my home. I have had over 40% failure rate on the seals. Check out other review sites and you will see they have a terrible reputation for constructing very poor quality windows. To add insult to injury, my last batch I was told would cost me 50% as it had been 11 years, but what really got me was the new ones that I am purchasing will have the same warranty as the ones I purchased 11 years ago! In other words, they pretend the new windows were bought at original purchase date even though they are charging you for the new windows!!! I highly recommend you more thoroughly research their products. I don't know who the people above are but I wonder if they do not work for Weathershield. Also, check out the Consumer Reports horribly low rating in 2007.