The Sunrise windows are as advertised. Very good product that will perform over time.

Longevity really shouldn't be a huge concern with any of these to be honest. Your choice here is form or function.

If possible, I'd get each product quoted as both replacements and full tear outs so that you can compare apples vs apples. A full tear out is definitely more comprehensive, but there is not always an ROI on that if the exisiting frame and water management system is tip-top. It would be best to choose product and installation style independent of one another.

Thanks, HomeSealed, for the reply. I contacted the two companies that gave me full replacement pricing and they only want to do the job as full replacements. Basically, my pricing for 14 openings: 3 sliding glass doors (72x82), 7 gliders (3 - 72x 55; 4 - 72 x 55), 1 72x72 picture window, and 3 double hung (avg 30x50) is around $20- 21.5K. This includes installation, and new wood trim inside and out. I would have to stain the trim myself. Is this reasonable?

Will the wood portion of the "wood-ultrex" hold up better over time than traditional wood windows (like my current ones?).