Provia Endure Window vs Okna 600 Window

We compare the Provia Endure vinyl window to the Okna 600 series window, focusing on convenience, design, and performance. Seeing these two windows side by side makes it easier to make a good decision about your window project.

[@michaelsera746]

Nice Video as usual. Would love a video on your install methods. Replacement style Vs nailing fin even though its not new construction home. Thx A lot

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

Thank you! We are glad to know that enjoy watching. We are planning to make a video about installation methods sometime this year

[@jeremyhuckeba1769]

Appreciate the overview/Comparison. One thing I would have liked you to talk about when it came to aesthetics would be the welds on the windows. I also noticed that you have an old Endure Sample as the Sash Stops are no longer at the top and are in the middle so they are hidden when the windows are closed and the jamb liner is all you see. Another thing I would mention is the type of Vinyl both windows are using, are they both Virgin Vinyl? Is the meeting rail reinforcement important and if so, what kind of material? What color options can you get on both windows? What grid options can you get? Warranties are important as well so talking about both I think would be a good thing HOWEVER a warranty is only as good as the company that stands behind them so probably be a nice thing to talk about are the companies and your opinion on which as great customer service for that instance when you do have to use the warranty. Thanks again for the overview on these.

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

We appreciate you watching and giving us feedback. Yes, indeed, the Provia Sample is about a few years old. We should get new sample and see what else Provia changed, but it is nice to hear that they improved the design by eliminating those sash stops. Both windows Okna 600 and Provia Endure have virginity vinyl material, they do have fiberglass reinforcement in the meeting rail. Definetly warranties are important, and both Provia and Okna provide solid lifetime warranties

[@grishkin123]

These are pretty similar windows. I like that Okna 600 has a thinner frame than Provia Endure 13:11

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

Okna 600 series definitely gives more glass real estate than Provia Endure

[@DKSOOHOO1]

Great comparison video. Would the OKNA 500 be comparable to the OKNA 600 but at a much lower price? I am deciding between OKNA 500 and ProVia Endure double hungs for New Jersey weather.

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

OKNA 500 is more of an entry level window. It is more comparable to Provia Aspect and it has less features. If you are planning to live in your house more than 5 years, definitely OKNA 600 is the best option

[@minnybiker4505]

I can't seem to find an installer of Okna in Minnesota. Do you have any info that might help? Thx!

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

We don’t think that OKNA has any dealer in Minnesota, but you can call them and ask if they have anyone. Just got to oknawindows.com and email them or call

[@DKSOOHOO1]

Thanks for your advice. As a result, I have narrowed down my choice to the ProVia Endure and the Okna Eco Pro 600. However, it seems that the Okna 600 warranty is quite a bit better than the ProVia Endure. The Okna offers a buyer's lifetime plus transferable to 1 subsequent owner warranty on the glass, vinyl and hardware. Whereas the Endure offers only a buyer's lifetime warranty on glass and hardware (non transferable). So if the original buyer of a ProVia Endure get's "hit/killed by a beer truck" the day after installation, then there is no longer any warranty on glass and hardware of the ProVia Endure windows. This doesn't seem to show much confidence in the Endure's window's quality versus the Okna 600. I'd like for there to be a window warranty for my spouse, children and/or any subsequent buyer. What are your thoughts on warranties and should warranty be a significant deciding factor? Thanks again. Doug

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

We like that both windows offer lifetime warranties. It means that the manufacturers of Okna and Provia are confident that their windows will last, they are putting their money 💰 on the line to back up their claim, that their windows are made from premium materials. When you check other flagship windows manufacturers like Andersen, Marvin, they tell you that according to the studies their windows are most durable, but when it comes to warranty, they offer 15 years or 20 years top. Right away you can smell a rat, that something is not right. So it is important to look at the warranties. When it is transferable it helps, if you are planning to sell the house, otherwise both warranties will be solid.

[@DKSOOHOO1]

In this video you measured ProVia Endure sash and frame at 3.5". But 2 months ago in your video comparing ProVia Endure with Marvin Essential, it measured 2.25". Does frame and sash thickness vary so much over time?

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

That’s a good question if time influences expansion and contraction of the window frame in this case by 1.25”. I wish I could say that atmospheric rivers made it expand and contact, but I am not a politician, this kind of BS is not gonna go through. Will double check tomorrow what happened Appreciate you watching and fact checking!

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

double checked the samples, Provia Endure sash and the frame combined is 3 1/4 if measured from the accessories groove or 3 1/2 if measured including that groove. In the video Provia Endure Vs Marvin Essential it was measured including that groove, so it came out 3 1/2 combined. I do apologize for the confusion

[@justinecox2804]

Is Okna window available with white locks or is it always black?

[@grishkin123]

Black locks look good!

[@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC]

Yes, they are available in white color, which is standard