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best vinyl double sliding windows

10 years ago

My husband and I are building our own home and we need advice on the best price/value for a slider window in vinyl. We live in Utah now and are not sure what would be best here. We built 6 homes in Ohio but its a different ball game here.

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  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I am having trouble finding a dealer for the Sunrise. I like a double slider window style. I've had casement and double hung before but still prefer the slider. I have seen a lot of building suppliers carry the Milgard Tuscany in a double slider. Many companies don't offer the double slider out here but do back east. I also see a lot of suppliers carrying the Cascade Window, but I don't like those at all. How can I find out what the other 9 top brands are for the Utah area. I can not afford Marvin windows unfortunately. Any other suggestions. I have seen Ply Gem, but not all that impressed with them either. There are other brands but they don't offer the double sliders in Utah. Thanks for taking the time to advise, its very much appreciated. Added comment: Sunrise does not supply to Utah area per there company statement email I just received.

  • 10 years ago

    We are planning to replace our windows and we've consulted the Better Business Bureau website and Angie's List for companies to contact. Angie's List is free now for basic membership.

    Donna

    Squire HOmes thanked msmeow
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Thank you for your comment. I thought Annie's list only supplied companies with contractors, not suppliers of material. But I will check them out.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Angie's won't be of any help on the product front. You will have to do your research other places first before going there to sort through installers/contractors.

    Squire HOmes thanked Windows on Washington Ltd
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I didn't think so. That is why I am on here. Where I try to research windows I just keep getting advertisements and am having a hard time even finding all the windows that are avail to the Utah area.


  • PRO
    10 years ago

    You are on the right track. Its tough to sort through all the information as somewhere, somebody, is trying to monetize it somehow.

    So to me, the big considerations are going to be U-Factor, PG/DP, and air infiltration. Depending on the orientation of the home, you may also throw SHGH in there as a consideration if you have some West of South facing windows that tend to overheat.

    Of they brands that I know personally, to my knowledge, Sunrise is the best that is available (in vinyl) in your market. There are some other good units out there, but if you try to evaluate them on thermal performance (i.e. U-Factor), Performance Grade (i.e. PG or DP), and air infiltration: you should come to the right product selection.

    Keep us posted on your progress and I will try to weigh in when I see updates.

    Squire HOmes thanked Windows on Washington Ltd
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Thanks Wow. Sunrise is not avail in Utah according to the company. Trying to check out the other two companies that were mentioned earlier. Will post more info as I get it.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Well, Okna, Sunrise, Softlite and Vytex are not avail in the state of Utah. Anyone have any other suggestions on windows.


  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Amerimax is an often discussed West Coast window that seems to be well regarded.


    Squire HOmes thanked Windows on Washington Ltd