Window choice for new construction

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

We are going to be constructing a new home in the Tucson area in the spring, and I've been doing research on windows. Unfortunately, the only consensus I seem to see is "don't buy that <insert brand here>, EVER!"

Our focus is naturally on bang for the buck, but this will be a higher end home, and I want something energy efficient. Some windows I'd be interested in are Marvin Essentials, Pella Impervias, etc. Something low maintenance which will perform well. Of course, I'm seeing neither of those are those things as well as their competitors, so what are some good options for me to explore?

Thanks in advance!

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millworkman
5 years ago
For the Arizona market area you may look at a Thermally Broken Aluminum window by a company called Don Young Windows if they are available in your area.. Marvin Essentials would be a good choice as well. I personally would steer clear of anything Pella.
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toddinmn
5 years ago
Im not sure Don Young is available there and it probably won’t meet energy code. Marvin gets lots of props Andersen is widely available. I would take a little time and go and look at some in person , then narrow your decision.
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geiszler
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5 years ago
Thanks for the feedback so far! I did check and DYW looks like a mainly Texas market. I really do like the Marvin Essentials, not sure what they will come back at in terms of pricing, which is why I am open to some other options as well. I saw on one YT video there are like 1800 window manufacturers in the US, so there are probably some gems in our market I've never heard of, especially since we are new to the area.