Impact Windows Vinyl or Aluminum. Which is Better? (PGT, Eastern Architectural Systems)

[@Aviation_Professional]

I am located in Ft Myers and had a terribel experience with Southwest Florida Windows and Doors. Look at Shoreline windows for Low E, Impact etc... Need bronze Tint as well. I think the window comapny should have their own employees installing as well. Sub contractors simply don't care.

[@tampajim100]

I know you recommend vinyl frames for sliders. In my situation, it's only a two-door slider, and the vinyl frames are so thick it's overpowering on just two-doors. At least with the aluminum frame there's more glass showing. I just think it looks better. Do you have any of your customers that feel the same way?

[@jasonv2323]

@@tampajim100 I actually agree with that as well! I sell many combinations of vinyl windows with aluminum sgds!!

[@isaiasberrios6428]

Very well spoken please make more videos 👍🏼

[@Tumemero]

what can I do if I put impact windows and doors and the contractor doest include permit fees? I wanna do it legally.

[@jasonv2323]

Yes def choose a contractor who will pull a permit. Pulling one on your own is difficult.

[@scarpien]

Very informative video. But I'd like more information on how the color of the window affects the vinyl frame over time. I read--years ago--that white frame is the way to go for applications in hot/humid climates like Florida because white vinyl frame reflects the sun's rays versus colored frames, which absorbs/retains the sun's rays and would eventually warp the frame over time. Is this true?

[@jasonv2323]

Vinyl is naturally a white material, so the sun does not effect the color or fade the frame like a bronze or black frame window would. The black or bronze frame is finished so the chances of fading from sun and uv rays is much higher than the white vinyl frame. Thats why pgt and other major manufacturers give a life time warranty on the white vinyl frame, compared to a 10 year warranty on a colored vinyl frame. Hope this was helpful.

[@scarpien]

@@jasonv2323 Thanks for responding. The explanation was helpful.

[@engineeringforlife1367]

The aluminium windows nowadays have a thermal break inside, which blocks the heat and cold exchange, and it can get as efficient as a vynil window when it comes to temperature exchange. You should check that out.

[@jasonv2323]

I’m aware of thermal breaks but none of the major manufacturers in Florida PGT,CGI,EAS, etc none of them offer a thermal break for impact windows! Yes a thermal break is good in theory but in Florida and for storms when you have a break in the frame the windows become vulnerable for leaks and water air infiltration during a storm with 100+ mile an hour wind and rain storms

[@engineeringforlife1367]

@jasonv2323 Good to know. Thanks for the information.

[@Visionofcolor]

I am so glad I found you! Thank you! I have always heard that vinyl was better than aluminum and then I went to a location in fort Lauderdale that told me the opposite. He said vinyl yellows and much more expensive than vinyl. I know its more expensive, but not the numbers he gave. What's your thoughts on Jeld-Wen?

[@jasonv2323]

Jeldwin is a commercial builder grade window. I would not recommend. PGT,EAS,CWS. Are all good quality vinyl windows. We would never sell or install Jeldwin. First run vinyl will never yellow. Recycled vinyl will.

[@Visionofcolor]

@@jasonv2323 I had no idea it was recycled. Thanks for the info. Does your company service broward county or can you recommend one? Does PGT start from $600 for the smallest window? This is the pricing I received location. I requested a black window

[@gregcorwin8316]

Good info.

[@williammingace7801]

Hi Jason, Thank you for making this video. I live in the central Florida area. What are your thoughts on Pella and Simonton compared to EAS or PGT? I have 13- 69x 52 and 5- 25x25 windows. Thank you in advance for your opinion.

[@jasonv2323]

Pella and Simonton are out of state companies who are new to impact windows in Florida! Eas and PGT have been Florida based companies since they started and have decades manufacturing windows for floridas weather conditions! We as a contractor will not take on pella or Simonton until we have seen the longevity of their windows and how they hold up in Florida! I absolutely would say the much safer bet is EAS and PGT

[@Carlos.USA88]

good video Jason thank you. What are your thoughts on PGT WinGuard 7700A vs Mr Glass MG-200 , is money was not an issue which one is the better window all around ?

[@jasonv2323]

I have never heard of Mr. Glass MG-200. I looked them up. From what I can see they are a very small operation compared to PGT. Mr. Glass is simply a very small window manufacturer who seems to be only in one market. PGT is a billion dollar a year company. So without knowing or seeing the mr. glass product I would say that there is no way Mr. glass has the technology or manufacturing equipment that PGT does. And with a manufacturer as small as mr. glass I would be concerned about warranties. Small businesses/manufacturers go out of business all the time. If they are not in business you cannot get parts for service/warranties. PGT is not going anywhere.

[@Carlos.USA88]

@@jasonv2323 thank you Jason, Mr Glass seems to be popular here in the Miami/Broward area. That is a very good point about the warranty.

[@Imwright720]

The problem I see right away with vinyl is the frame is large. You are buying glass and don’t want huge frames. As the windows get smaller it’s gonna look strange.

[@jasonv2323]

That is a concern people have! It’s part of the reason I sell both aluminum and vinyl! On a smaller window it does take away some of the view!

[@shenoyglobal]

Jason on PGT vinyl windows if we go with black color option on the vinyl .. is the color painted on to them or does vinyl manufactured with black pigment in it?

[@jasonv2323]

Any vinyl window is naturally white so when treated bronze or black it is a 3 step treatment/ paint that is applied. It comes with a 10 year finish warranty

[@shenoyglobal]

@@jasonv2323 do you install in 32963 zip

[@jasonv2323]

@@shenoyglobal if that's Vero then yes we do

[@shenoyglobal]

@@jasonv2323 Still looking for a impact windows in UPVC and tilt and turn style..

[@jasonv2323]

@@shenoyglobal we don’t do tilt and turn I don’t know a manufacturer that offers that in impact you can get tilt! You can casements but tilt and turn I have no idea who offers that! The impact windows are to heavy

[@kevinbricker2331]

Do you recommend PGT or Eastern for Vinyl replacement? Also do you service Pinellas County?

[@jasonv2323]

They are both very good vinyl window lines. The PGT 5500 series and EAS Bertha series are very similar. The PGT 5500 has a lifetime warranty on working parts locks, balances, screens, etc compared to Eas 10 year on working parts. The eas window has slightly higher design pressures because of a bit more aluminum inside the vinyl frames and an anodized T bar that pgts window does not have. Other than those two differences it's basically a coin flip. We have a showroom in Sarisota so yes we service that area. Go to the website for the local number and info Stormprotectionpros.com

[@kevinbricker2331]

@@jasonv2323 Thanks for the info. I honestly was torn but went with EAS Bertha because it was available a lot sooner than the PGT 5500. Maybe not the best reason to choose a window but I bought a house with original 1965 crank windows so needed something before summer.

[@jasonv2323]

@@kevinbricker2331 I am a dealer of both and EAS is taking just as long to manufacture as pgt right now. you will be waiting nearly 30 weeks for either one.

[@MrConsto]

Silly question What is the pvc window rated for in terms of impact against medium sized objects? I understand the glass itself is impact resistant to a certain wind mileage and object size but if the equivalent object were to struck the pvc and not break the glass, will it break the pvc, crack, indent, warp it? Hope you understand my question. Thank you in advance

[@jasonv2323]

Ir could crack but the good quality vinyl frames are reinforced with aluminum. So even if they get bent or warped your home is still protected from catastrophic damage

[@Pandering_equalsmoney]

What are your thoughts on eurocraft windows? 9/16 with DP 120/-120?

[@MrConsto]

Also PVC my understanding is, One, it is glued at the mitres and doesn’t have a clean flush finish, Two, the frame will be bulkier and this there would be less glass to frame as opposed to say an aluminum frame Three, PVC cannot be painted successfully.

[@davidpereira5576]

Not glued but fushion welded

[@jasonv2323]

This is correct for the most part. The finish or paint on good quality vinyl windows has a 10 year warranty. Sobthe finish by quality manufacturers like pgt last.

[@gahmmh]

Excellent explanation. Recommend Impact Insulated windows in this area? Or just impact glass so heat and moisture escapes?

[@jasonv2323]

Insulated impact will be more energy-efficient. The good quality manufacturers like pgt and eas have 20-25 year warranties on windows getting foggy or moisture getting between the pains. They seal them really well so it's almost a non issue. There are some cheaper builder grade windows that do end up with those problems. Look at the warranties of seal failure with whatever manufacturer you choose. Make sure it's a long warranty.

[@x10josh28x]

Do you guys come down to Broward county

[@jasonv2323]

Hello Joshua, unfortunetly we do not go down that far.

[@lindaroyo9386]

Do vinyl windows come in black or bronze for the same price as the white and will they fade or oxidize living in central Florida

[@jasonv2323]

In vinyl there is an increase in price on bronze or black. The warranty is also less because it's a treatment compared to vinyl being naturally white.

[@carriejones4772]

@@jasonv2323interesting because I’ve had 3 companies here and they all say white only for interior and either white or bronze for exterior. What manufacturer makes bronze interior vinyl??

[@jasonv2323]

@@carriejones4772 every vinyl manufacturer make bronze interior frames. PGT,EAS,CWS, etc! I’m not sure what kind of contractors are telling you that but on any major window manufacturer that makes vinyl windows you have the option to do white/white, bronze/white, bronze/bronze! You can go directly to the manufacturer’s website for PGT,EAS,CWS and see for yourself!

[@carriejones4772]

@@jasonv2323 appreciate it much!!!!!

[@astroboy3791]

Hi Jason which brand you recommend me esw or pgt

[@jasonv2323]

PGT by a landslide! ES is actually a company from overseas! We have sold and installed both but the only advantage es has is price and they can make huge pw’s! But PGT would def be my recommendation!

[@cre8taMilt]

Doesn't vinyl's internal frame contain aluminum?

[@jasonv2323]

Yes there is an aluminum reinforcement on most quality vinyl impact windows that surrounds the glass package. But it is not exposed to the exterior so you have no heat transfer from outside to inside.

[@tikito77]

Do you service fort myers area?

[@maximsima4187]

Which windows better pgt or Eas?

[@jasonv2323]

They both have pros and cons. PGT has a lifetime warranty on working parts which is only 10 years with EAS. EAS has more aluminum reinforcement in the frames and a T bar on the bottom sash which equates to higher design pressure. They are both very similar vinyl windows and in my opinion and are both good quality window lines.

[@user-ov5tg5st6k]

CGI vs PGT.... either one better over the other

[@jasonv2323]

Cgi has a better aluminum product and PGT has a better Vinyl product! In my opinion