Do Window Brands Matter?

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Does it really matter which brand of window I choose? Are they all the same thing with different stickers? Windows, like most manufactured products, have a lot of variation when it comes to design and quality, and the axiom, "You get what you pay for." holds true here.
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[@user-rr3tf7ns5o]

On that second Windsor window that is white...what series is that? Also, the one next to it the black Amsco window what series is that? I love your window videos but you often do not mention the particular style line the window is in? Sometimes there are multiple line of vinyl windows that each brand carries so doing an in depth video on the different lines would be super helpful!!!

[@alexisjankowski3281]

Thanks, Jeff! Great content for us window fanatics!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas

[@kaleyhobbs]

Your videos are the best! I am using your channel to educate myself before I purchase new windows for my 42 year old home.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'm so glad to hear that! That was the whole purpose of me creating this channel. Please let me know if I can be a further help. Jeff Ludy By the way, if you're looking for a great window company near you, please check out JeffsList.com

[@abdelafify3845]

@@HoustonWindowExpertsare atrium 8300 series double hung windows good? Those are the windows I’m purchasing. Thank you!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'm not a fan of that brand. I've replaced too many of them due to quality issues.

[@2901nc]

Definitely watch the last video on installation!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks!

[@G-y_m]

Just got my old builder grade windows replaced yesterday. My bedroom would be cold but woke up this morning with it feeling like -25 and it was noticeable warmer

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Congratulations! Good choice.

[@BradleyH]

A local sub shop growing up had a sign hanging over the grill that stated: GOOD - FAST - CHEAP: choose 2 Good and cheap won't be fast Good and fast won't be cheap Fast and cheap won't be good

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Amén!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Hmmm...... I appreciate the support, but we don't sell to AZ.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Gotcha!!! Enjoy...

[@danlee5184]

Hey Jeff. Learning so much from your videos. Thank You! Do you have an opinion on Sierra Pacific windows? I am having my siding replaced and my siding contractor appears to only carry that brand for clad windows.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I think they are a great product. You will be very happy to use it.

[@bobk381]

Hi Jeff, Love your videos. Very informative and I learn a lot. I think I already know the answer to this question but l’ll ask anyway. My wife and I live in the Northern Midwest and are talking to builders with plans to build a new house. Several builders use Silverline vinyl windows as their standard window. Until a few years ago Silverline was owned by Andersen Window Company. My wife and I prefer to have Pella vinyl windows, either Encompass or their 250 Series used. Q: Is there a major difference in quality between these two vinyl windows? Thanks for your input!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I would say that they are probably identical and most regards. Certainly the glass is the same. However, I would prefer Pella in this case because they have a more recognizable brand name. Not that that would matter today, but it would when you went to sell the home, if ever. Thank you for watching our channel!

[@TheTame68]

Probably too late for you to see but silver line have dropped alot in quality since their Andersen days. They are identical to the off rack windows at home Depot. They're even made in the same factory

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I haven't seen one in years.

[@gabrielchartrand6342]

Hi Jeff. Every time I watch your videos I can't stop thinking, how did he secure those windows to those metal frames? Did you use self tapping screws?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Yes, self tapping screws. It's great!

[@shenoyglobal]

Would you be able to make a video on Hurricane impact window manufacturers approved and certified for miami dade.. there is limited data on those

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Unfortunately I don't have much knowledge or experience with impact rated products. I do have one manufacturer that I have done reviews on that are based in miami. Do a search for my videos on the Euro-Wall products.

[@desireehudson7660]

Thank you Jeff. Your very informative. Do you have any suggestions for a good window company in Sacramento CA

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

[@michaelpiecuch7313]

I was looking at American Craftsman windows at Home Depot and was wondering your thoughts on them?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I do not know a lot about this product. However, I have been into the local store to take a look at it and it does not seem to me that it is a very high quality product. It's decent, middle of the pack. If you like some more options, you should see if we happen to know a dealer near you they can offer you more choices and professional installation. Check out a website I created for this purpose. JeffsList.com

[@a.porter6133]

Can you recommend a window/door company in the Tampa bay area? Been researching then thankfully I found your KZbin 😀

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching! We get this question an awful lot so we decided to create a website with a list of window companies that we know and trust all over the country. You can look and see if we have someone near you by visiting JeffsList.com

[@jpetrarca4]

Hey Jeff great videos, think I’ve seen them all. I’m replacing windows in my house and am torn and was hoping maybe you could help. My living room has an 83” wide opening. Some companies are saying that’s not wide enough for a picture window and want to install two double hungs. Some are pushing the picture window. I’m worried the openings on the picture window might look silly being so narrow. Which is what pella told me. Thoughts?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

How tall is the window?

[@jpetrarca4]

@@HoustonWindowExperts 48. I currently have sliders throughout and am looking to go double hungs in the rest of the house

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I can't see any reason why you could not make that a picture window. The only reason I wouldn't do it is if you needed it to be an escape window for a bedroom.

[@jpetrarca4]

@@HoustonWindowExperts thanks for the reply. I have 48 talls in the bedrooms and one company said I couldn’t do the double hungs because of the escape window code. But the other 4 companies including pella themselves haven’t mentioned it. I really want the double hungs over the sliders.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Ask any company to give you a detailed proposal that makes the statement as to whether or not it meets egress standards. It should be on the quote.

[@kellica77]

I am in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. Do you have any suggestions for window companies in my area?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

[@hrtme]

Do you know a good hurricane/impact window in Sarasota/Bradenton area or southwest Florida?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

PGT makes an outstanding product. Thanks for watching my videos and for your question. We operate in Houston and the Dallas/Ft Worth area. However, we have great relationships with so many wonderful window dealers all over the. Country. I started a website where you can see if we have a trusted window company in your area. Perhaps I can point you in the right direction? Check out TheWindowExperts.com for a dealer near you! All the best! Jeff

[@mcdeigo]

Jeff, thanks for all the videos, very informative! I really like NT Window. I've had them before. I want to get them in a new house (i'm in the dfw area). The installer is telling me he's sells NT but would not recommend them. He said burris, vistamark, allside are ones he would recommend over NT. This was surprising to me. I'm also looking for sound reduction. is dissimilar glass just as good as laminated glass? I know laminated glass is more expensive I think because it is more durable, won't shatter into pieces of hit or smashed. I'm being told that dissimilar glass would not only be cheaper than laminated but would even be better than laminated where sound reduction is concerned, unless of course I went with .90 laminated which is really overkill and cost prohibitive. Any advice you can provide would be much appreciated. Hopefully your thoughts on this will help many other with the same questions. thanks!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching my videos and for your question. I cannot understand why the window dealer you're visiting with would recommend those other brands over NT. In my opinion NT is the best brand of the ones you've mentioned. There must be an economical benefit to your dealer for recommending those, or he buys very few products from NT and therefore his pricing is not competitive. I would suggest looking for a new window dealer to get some more information. Go check out a website I built just for this purpose. JeffsList.com As far as sound reduction is concerned, offset glass is good but not as good as laminated glass. The truth is that it's hard to decide what would be best for you because I don't know much about your sound issues. If you have an extreme sound issue, you would probably need to switch to a special window that's designed for sound reduction. Your second best option would be laminated glass, your third best option would be offset glass, your fourth best option would be standard double pane glass. I hope this has been of help to you.

[@mcdeigo]

​@@HoustonWindowExperts since I have had nt windows before, and I bought them before because of all the research I did, I was surprised he said that. He first said if you get it installed and "don't mess with it too much" its fine. He said the problem he has seen with NT windows, that you can pull the sash away from the glass; the silicone adhesive they use doesn't hold tight to the glass; and sometimes installers accidentally do that when installing the window. Then he followed that up with saying he would love the NT window if it was sold for 20% cheaper. He said if you open and close your window everyday, NT is not what you want as he thinks the locking mechanism puts too much pressure on the sash and it will wear out fast. My sound issue is highway noise I get from 1/4 mile away, especially when the wind blows a certain way (rumbling 18 wheelers, gunning engines), and I happen to be pretty noise sensitive. He said that type of low frequency is the hardest to reduce. If I go with laminated glass, is .30 good enough? Is it even worth going to .60 or .90 which I realize gets VERY expensive. I still want to get NT; I'm just stuck now on deciding on dissimilar or laminated glass, and if laminated, is .30 good enough or do I need to go higher. Thanks again Jeff! I'll check out your website too.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks for following up with me on this. I think he is mistaken about the NT windows. I have probably installed three or 4,000 of them over the last 10 years and have never had any issues. Sound reduction is very subjective and I would hate to give too strong of an opinion. I would say that if you had to make a mistake, make it I'm going over the top instead of saving money. If you save money and then regret it, you'll have to do it again. Last thing you want is to spend money on Windows having expectations that are not met.

[@mcdeigo]

@@HoustonWindowExperts ​ Jeff, I agree, would not be a good feeling to regret if I did not go with the better option of laminated windows. SO, with that said, I plan on going with the .90 laminated glass with NT. question, is there a huge weight difference between .30 laminated and .90?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'd guess it's 5% heavier? I'm not sure that it matters once they are installed.

[@shannabolser9428]

Have you seen many tilt turn Windows that the European's have? And do you know of some of the one's available here in the states?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I have seen them and I like them. There are a few us makers that have some but you have to remember that those windows cannot be made very big at all. Anything over about 3 ft wide cannot be a tilt window.

[@shannabolser9428]

Do you have any opinion on GLAdvanced Windows?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'm sorry but I have never heard of that brand. I would do some internet searches and see what you can learn. I wish I could be of more help.

[@shannabolser9428]

Ok thanks

[@minnybiker4505]

Hi Jeff! I wish I could shop your company for my window project! Any chance.... Can you recommend a window install company in the Southwest Twin Cities area?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Minny, thank you for watching and your comment. Have you checked out the website I built to help people locate a great window company? We may have someone near you. JeffsList.com

[@minnybiker4505]

@@HoustonWindowExperts I will check it out, thank you so much!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

You're welcome

[@ocdtechtalk]

In the construction industry 25 years is considered a lifetime. I.e. a lifetime warranty in a construction grade product is 25 years. Therefore a triple lifetime warranty is 75 years.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you