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which windows ?

8 years ago
Hi all,

Got our window quotes back. Sierra Pacific windows and doors came in as least expensive, Marvin&Fleetwood a bit more, Loewen about 20% higher than Marvin and Dynamic about the same margin higher than Loewen.

Don’t like the fit/finish of Sierra Pacific and the online reviews I could fine were mixed at best. Marvin&Fleetwood might be a good choice but need to figure out if we can meet the CA title 24 without beefing up insulation (or something). Really liked the Loewen product and haven’t seen Dynamic in person but my architect says it’s the best of the bunch for aesthetics and quality.

Interested to hear any advice you may have?
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  • 8 years ago
    We replaced all of our windows with Loewen during a major remodel last year. We love them - clear urethane the Douglas fir interiors. The wood is beautiful (and we didn’t go with the uncharged clear grain ... just their standard). Not sure how the numbers will work with your energy targets, but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Loewen.

    Comments (11)

    • PRO
      8 years ago

      You definitely have some of the products that are well regarded in the Marvin and Loewen.


      I am not sure the Thermally Broken aluminum will get you to the numbers that California seems to foolishly require.

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    • 8 years ago

      I am assuming all your windows are aluminum clad except for Fleetwood. Aluminum clad should have no problems with CA title 24. Fleetwood will not unless you beef up the energy efficiency in other parts of the house to make up for the windows.

      Where are you located in CA? I have gotten quotes from pretty much the same companies. In my case, the order from low to high is Sierra Pacific, Fleetwood, Loewen, Marvin Ultimate, and then Dynamic.

      If you are looking for all aluminum windows, I saw some European manufacturers can get under CA title 24 with double pane. If budget is not an issue, you could go that route

    • 8 years ago
      Thanks WOW sorry should have said we are going with aluminum clad. Thermally broken is even more expensive (so I hear)

      Charpell that’s very reassuring thank you

      Lc we are in Sonoma county. Have the same concern on Fleetwood. This is a remodel and the exterior walls are mostly 2x4 framing which likely requires closed cell insulation— total cost vs Loewen is likely a wash.
    • 8 years ago

      " sorry should have said we are going with aluminum clad."


      Fleetwood is not available as an aluminum clad product, and the others are not available as a thermally broken aluminum window.........................

    • 8 years ago
      The Fleetwood doors were quoted in a package with Marvin windows because Marvin’s doors are too expensive.
    • 8 years ago

      But Fleetwood does not make an aluminum clad wood product. Only all aluminum, and i believe all thermally broken. So be sure the Fleetwood will get you to CA Title 24

    • 8 years ago

      Sms, now that makes some sense. I thought you had separate Fleetwood and Marvin quotes that were almost equal in price.

      Fleetwood doors are a bit more efficient than their windows, but still not close to the 2016 CA Title 24 requirements. Sounds like you know you may need to beef up the house.

      Choice probably comes down to aesthetics. Loewen and Marvin are both well regarded by the pros here. Do you like the look of the all aluminum doors?

    • 8 years ago
      lc have you seen Dynamic in person?
    • 8 years ago

      Beautiful window, excellent fit and finish. But it all comes at a cost, $$$$.

    • 8 years ago

      Sms, I have not. Some of the pros here recommended Dynamic and I contacted them for a quote. Since they were very pricey, we went our separate ways.

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