Did you check to see if Infinity by Marvin would fit your budget. They are fiberglass and not vinyl - a much better window but could be out of your budget.

https://www.infinitywindows.com/why-fiberglass

HI -- Look to see if you have a window manufacturer in your area . That will save on shipping costs . Then you could maybe get a better look for the exterior , such as a black or wood look window . The white can be on the interior if you wish. I think if it was me , I would paint that brick . It is not a very attractive brick . If you painted the brick , then have the white windows , you could accent with a wood or black trim around those windows . Just shop around for the best option to fit your budget ....Good Luck

yes, white is too harsh. at the very least do a cream or even the bronze. In fact, I'd pick bronze over the black since it works w/the color of your brick. The white is a for sure NO. (unless you plan on painting the brick. and even then, the black or the bronze looks better w/white brick)

bronze:

what looks better?

And in the long run, it's worth the extra money to get what looks best. the windows will be there for a long time. choose wisely

is the door metal? You could always spray that a diff color if you want. the black is nice.

once everything gets updated and painted (the trim) it will look a lot better. Just stay away from bright white anything

when it comes time, redo the roof in charcoal color

From what I've heard on shows like Restore, vinyl windows are not strong and therefore use a wider frame and reduce the window opening. See if you can get a better option. I agree that white would not look good. You are going to be living with these windows for a long time, maybe if you don't have the budget to replace all you can do some and leave others for a later time.

I would go with a fiberglass frame or metal IMO white is too harsh I love this color combo but probably wood windows .I also love black windows with brick.

What about the interiors is in bad shape that is necessitating a full tear out? Casing?

Great advice above from a design perspective, the bronze would look very nice. White isn't terrible, but the darker colors are richer to be sure....

Terrible, uniformed commentary on vinyl windows though. Regardless of color its a very valid choice as long as you select a quality product. Most often it outperforms fiberglass and aluminum in every objective metric including structural performance.

As a chemical engineer I started my career developing vinyl formulations for the construction and building industry so . . .

"Terrible, uniformed commentary on vinyl windows though."

is not uninformed at all. We can agree to disagree.

"Most often it outperforms fiberglass and aluminum in every objective metric."

And what are these objective metrics?

Cool fact about your experience missenigma, but I’d suggest that it has zero correlation to the statements that you made about window products.

What objective metrics? All of them. Thermal and structural. U value and the other various independently tested and certified thermal ratings, along with DP, air and water infiltration, and other independently tested and certified structural ratings.

When a product is not very good, it’s marketing will focus on arbitrary and largely irrelevant information such as the tensile strength of a solid lineal of base material (ie: your recommended product). Luckily however, fully assembled products are tested and certified for performance, and in that area, even middling vinyl windows outperform most of the Fiberglass options commonly installed in the US. Savvy consumers and professionals recommend products largely based on the actual , tested, objective performance of the finished product.

As I said, we can agree to disagree.

I don’t mean to be argumentative missenigma, but I dont agree. Facts and data really are not a matter of opinion. If you choose to believe otherwise and/or offer advice that contradicts that, I suppose that is your choice. We can agree on that aspect.

I would argue that the Marvin Infinity does outperform vinyl equivalents in the category of "Unintended Self Venting"

@Windows on Washington Ltd

So what brand of fiberglass window do you recommend? Based on the information you provide on your website, clearly you're a strong proponent of fiberglass. Here's what your website states:

"Fiberglass Replacement Windows

Fiberglass windows have a wide-range of benefits that make them a sound window replacement choice. They are low maintenance and can be structurally superior to metal or vinyl materials.Perhaps the most important feature of fiberglass windows is that they offer an increase in thermal performance (which lowers your energy bills), offer better overall strength and durability and excellent flexibility in design. Fiberglass windows also come in a variety colors that will not scratch, chip or fade."

@Home Sealed Exteriors

So here's a fact, a visit to your website clearly shows you're a fan of fiberglass windows. In fact on it you refer to is as an "esteemed window material."

So is it safe to conclude that your gripe is with Marvin's Infinity brand? If that's the case, that what's you should have said.

You could have offered the OP some useful information stating something like fiberglass is a terrific choice, but there are superior brands to Marvin offerings such as X, Y and Z.

Here's what your website has to say about fiberglass windows:

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@missenigma

Good to see that the website is getting read. I agree with everything that you copied and pasted. Its almost like I wrote it...go figure.

On the fiberglass category, the Marvin Modern line is quite nice and we have previously used the InLine product in some selected builds as well. The Infinity series is a pretty window, but lacks some performance as compared to some of its marketplace competitors. We have installed this product previously as well.

Well said by Windows on Washington, I agree. I don’t dislike fiberglass windows, and we actually sell and install some of the Marvin variety. Moreover, there are some fiberglass windows (particularly from Canada) that do offer excellent performance across the board where Marvin struggles.

You see missenigma, that can coexist with also liking vinyl windows, and even wood or metal windows. Each material has its place, you don’t have to baselessly trash one (as you did) in order to support another. For my customers that value energy efficiency, performance, maximum air-tightness, warranty, and value, a quality vinyl window is what I’d recommend in most cases. For those that want the richness of a wood interior and the aesthetic that only it can provide, the Marvin lines including the wood/ultrex model fit that bill nicely. There‘s simply a trade-off in performance despite what typical Marvin salesmen would like you to believe. I wouldn’t buy a sports car because I want to tow a trailer, and in a similar way, I wouldn’t buy an Infinity window if air leakage(resistance to it) is at the top of my list. In fact, we have removed new Infinity windows (installed by others) due to excessive air leakage. They were quite happy with the high performance vinyl windows that we replaced them with. I’d liken the Infinity to a British sports cars, like an MG or a Triumph. Cool, nice looking, some may even say sexy. Just not practical for the masses, certainly with some functional issues. Generally reserved for guys that wear fingerless leather gloves and wax their mustaches.

I also take issue with their marketing claims about strength etc, as I provided facts to refute above... But none of that means that it’s a BAD window. There are in fact instances where it fits the needs and wants of a homeowner better than any others, those instances just happen to be a small fraction in comparison to when a vinyl window checks more boxes. Market share based on material supports this, although in my opinion many of the Infinity windows sold are to homeowners such as yourself that are misled by that marketing propaganda, but I digress.

Hopefully that answers your questions. In summary, each material has pros and cons, as well as products that range from great to poor. My contention to start, which I still maintain, and which nothing that you stated via your opinion or via pasted information from my website proves otherwise, is that vinyl windows are a very compelling option for homeowners, and also that in many cases they offer superior performance in every measureable area to a fiberglass window such as the Infinity.

@Nichole Donaldson, that window should serve you well. In my experience it is good quality. It does raise an eyebrow with some pros as its Silver label (as opposed to Gold label) certified, meaning that those structural ratings (such as air leakage) are not independently certified like other top performers (think Softlite Elements, Okna 1000, 800), Sunrise Restorations, etc). Most would place it in the second tier in the event that you were comparing against those others, but it is still a good window and better imo than the vast majority of choices out there.

The Richlin 900 is a pretty nice product IMO.

I also have a brick house and I want to replace the windows. So your comments are very helpful, thank you. Well, windows are an important part of the interior, which has a great influence on the appearance of the house. If you look at the pictures from the comments above, you will see that even the color of the window can change the exterior of your house. Also, the windows must be of high quality to last a long time and protect the house from adverse weather conditions. That is why we have found Eco Choice replacement windows Toronto company that provides quality services. This is a recommendation from our friends, and we trust their choice. I hope that soon our house will look amazing with new windows. And I can show you a picture.