Thank you Jeff for helping us out. There are so many options. I would like to choose a fiberglass exterior and a wood interior. Marvin is good, but so expensive and the dealer in my Denver area is hard to work with. Any other window manufactures to choose from??
You could look at the Milgard Ultra. It's going to cost less than Marvin but not be nearly as nice. 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
Love your vids. Trying to decide between Marvin Elevate or Ultimate windows. I like the Elevate for the 5X9 that we're going to install, but for the rest of the house, which we'll eventually have to do, I like the ultimate. Not sure how mismatching would look once installed.
I'd check out the profiles side by side to be sure you like it. You should also check out the Infinity product. It's really their best fiberglass window.
Renewal by Anderson, Anderson, Pella, Marvin, Jeld-Wen, Windsor, Schuco, and Alpine. Those are the window manufacturers I am aware of in order of awareness. One in particular reminds me of their existence with a letter about every two weeks.
Disagree on the Marvin compliments. We just replaced a second set of Marvin casement windows on our 1988 house. They were wood on the inside and the sashes on both sets rotted. They had just been replaced in 2002 when we bought the house, then the second set went bad too.
The salesman at the lumberyard says, Windsor can’t send an order for four months, whereas Marvin can get them here in under 6 weeks. I am in New England. Reports are Marvin is really trying to capture the market here. The contractors seem to be catered to very well by Marvin too.
Hello Jeff. Enjoying all your informative videos. Thank you for the great information and the transparency. I’m in the process of getting proposals for replacement windows for my home. I’m in the Chicagoland area where, as you know, the weather is unpredictable. I’m liking the Marvin fiberglass windows. I’m confused about the Essential series and the Infinity series. Both claim to be the Ultrex 8 fiberglass material. So, what is the difference between these and why is there a large price difference between them. I would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you. It’s too bad you’re not servicing the Chicagoland area.
Thank you for watching and for your question. They're essentially the same product but one comes with more options. I like to describe it as a difference between Chevrolet and cadillac. They have pretty much the same powertrain and manufacturing process, but one includes more options. If you do not need the nicer options of the infinity product, you should stick to the essentials. By the way, I know a great window company in your area. To learn more about them check out JeffsList.com
@@HoustonWindowExperts I have ask you before you don't have any one in my area, any way I have a window I purchased 7 years ago last winter it has moisture between the window pains, so I need a new glass assembly installed dealer I got it from is out of business just my luck
@@sammysoda8881 Pella Lifestyle is the #1 Consumer Report rated wood window and represents close to 70% of what we sell. The lifestyle window touches 50 sets of hands in production and every detail is carefully considered.
My neighbors used them. They look nice enough from the street, but I'm not sure I would go with them. I was thinking they were a rebrand of another window. Neighbor told me they did the whole install from the outside...which I'm not sure is necessarily a good thing. If they can do a better installation by coming inside, I think they should.
Thank you for watching and your question. My recommendation will vary depending on what part of the country you live in. Not all brands are available nationwide. The best thing you can do is find a great window company in your area and see what products are available. 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
Hi Jeff, As always really enjoyed your video!! I came up with 27 window companies from the time you said to enter into comments until the end of the video....lol👍 I have one for you Jeff, you like Cardinal, so without researching, how many Cardinal glass plants are there?
@@HoustonWindowExperts Had a lot of experience with a lot of window companies before I retired, so many memories, mostly good and a few less good...plus I am a total geek about this stuff. Good guess at 11, since that is how many IGU manufacturing plants Cardinal has, but over all there are actually 42 production factories - the 11 IG plants, 7 float plants, 8 coating plants, 4 laminating plants, and 12 tempering plants - 2 for high speed/high volume tempering, and 10 for custom tempering. And while there are 12 plants specifically dedicated to tempering glass, all of the IG, coating, and laminating plants also have tempering lines as well. In addition to the production factories, Cardinal has an IG distribution center, 3 R&D facilities (glass and IG's, coatings, and lamination), and an automation production group facility where they manufacture most of the internal production equipment used by the IG plants, plus a scattering of other facilities.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Cardinal likes to stay low-key and not really advertise how big they are. But there are over 10,000 employees and over 500,000,000 IG units currently under warranty.
Thank you Jeff for helping us out. There are so many options. I would like to choose a fiberglass exterior and a wood interior. Marvin is good, but so expensive and the dealer in my Denver area is hard to work with. Any other window manufactures to choose from??
You could look at the Milgard Ultra. It's going to cost less than Marvin but not be nearly as nice.
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
Love your vids. Trying to decide between Marvin Elevate or Ultimate windows. I like the Elevate for the 5X9 that we're going to install, but for the rest of the house, which we'll eventually have to do, I like the ultimate. Not sure how mismatching would look once installed.
I'd check out the profiles side by side to be sure you like it. You should also check out the Infinity product. It's really their best fiberglass window.
Renewal by Anderson, Anderson, Pella, Marvin, Jeld-Wen, Windsor, Schuco, and Alpine. Those are the window manufacturers I am aware of in order of awareness. One in particular reminds me of their existence with a letter about every two weeks.
Wish you were in DFW area. I would be contacting you. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. I know a great window company near you. Please check out JeffsList.com
I’ll tell you what when I’m ready I’ll be headed to your store to work directly with you!
Please do!
@@HoustonWindowExperts booked appointment with Patty for next week!
Disagree on the Marvin compliments. We just replaced a second set of Marvin casement windows on our 1988 house. They were wood on the inside and the sashes on both sets rotted. They had just been replaced in 2002 when we bought the house, then the second set went bad too.
Yikes, I'm sorry to hear that.
my builder is recommending either Kolbe or Quaker CityVu windows. Thoughts?
I think those are both great windows and you will be very happy with either one. I do prefer the Quaker myself.
The salesman at the lumberyard says, Windsor can’t send an order for four months, whereas Marvin can get them here in under 6 weeks. I am in New England. Reports are Marvin is really trying to capture the market here. The contractors seem to be catered to very well by Marvin too.
Who is a better installer in North Dallas area?
To find a great dealer near you, please check out JeffsList.com
HI Jeff
Have you seen the Marvin Modern product line?
Yes, it's very sleek and contemporary looking.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Being its non-traditional method of building that window is it good quality?
@@HoustonWindowExperts Being its non-traditional method of building that window is it good quality?
Hello Jeff. Enjoying all your informative videos. Thank you for the great information and the transparency. I’m in the process of getting proposals for replacement windows for my home. I’m in the Chicagoland area where, as you know, the weather is unpredictable. I’m liking the Marvin fiberglass windows. I’m confused about the Essential series and the Infinity series. Both claim to be the Ultrex 8 fiberglass material. So, what is the difference between these and why is there a large price difference between them. I would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you. It’s too bad you’re not servicing the Chicagoland area.
Thank you for watching and for your question. They're essentially the same product but one comes with more options. I like to describe it as a difference between Chevrolet and cadillac. They have pretty much the same powertrain and manufacturing process, but one includes more options. If you do not need the nicer options of the infinity product, you should stick to the essentials.
By the way, I know a great window company in your area. To learn more about them check out JeffsList.com
Thank you
Great video Jeff! Do you have experience with the Infinity line from Marvin?
Yes, it's a great product. I like the Pella impervia a little better though.
Hey Jeff
What do you think of Vanguard windows??
Thank you for the videos!!
I live in Northwest Ohio
Sorry, I'm not familiar at all with that brand. I may know someone in your area who would be a resource for you. Please check out JeffsList.com
@@HoustonWindowExperts I have ask you before you don't have any one in my area, any way I have a window I purchased 7 years ago last winter it has moisture between the window pains, so I need a new glass assembly installed dealer I got it from is out of business just my luck
Could you please do a video on delays and low stock of windows? My contractor is saying orders went from 4-5 weeks to deliver to now 10+ weeks.
I haven't seen anything under 10-12 weeks since the end of 2020.
Depends on the manufacture. Some are 22 weeks out. Some are only 4 weeks out. Depends on the shape, size, color ect ect.
Good point
Like it was said it depends, had a combo twin windows with a half moon on top. That took 14 weeks.
Standard dh is scheduled for 6 weeks
Hi Jeff. Our contractor is recommending either the Sierra Pacific H3 or the Quaker Brightonwood. Any thoughts on these?
They are both great windows. I like the Quaker better though.
Any thoughts on the Pella Lifestyle? He just threw that in the mix as well.
@@sammysoda8881 Pella Lifestyle is the #1 Consumer Report rated wood window and represents close to 70% of what we sell. The lifestyle window touches 50 sets of hands in production and every detail is carefully considered.
Jeff we have Window World in my city. Have you ever heard of them? And do they make a great window?
I'd avoid them unless it's a rental property or a flip house. Very poorly made and installation is way below par. It's all about price.
My neighbors used them. They look nice enough from the street, but I'm not sure I would go with them. I was thinking they were a rebrand of another window. Neighbor told me they did the whole install from the outside...which I'm not sure is necessarily a good thing. If they can do a better installation by coming inside, I think they should.
Any chance you’ve changed your mind on taking on projects in the Caribbean? ☺️
Hahaha. Actually, I'm sure I'd love the time spent there....
Email some details
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@@HoustonWindowExperts For sure! 💃😋
What are your recommendations for a “Camry” or “Accord” type window…Bentley or Rolls Royce windows are way out of my price range
Thank you for watching and your question. My recommendation will vary depending on what part of the country you live in. Not all brands are available nationwide.
The best thing you can do is find a great window company in your area and see what products are available.
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
@@HoustonWindowExperts I live in San Antonio, TX
I have a friend that sells Anlin in SA. I'd get his opinion of your project.
Please visit TheWindowExperts.com to get his contact info.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks!
I used to get letters from Andersen and Pella every month trying to sell me windows, but they haven't sent anything in a year or so.
I guess they figured you weren't interested?
Hi Jeff, As always really enjoyed your video!!
I came up with 27 window companies from the time you said to enter into comments until the end of the video....lol👍
I have one for you Jeff, you like Cardinal, so without researching, how many Cardinal glass plants are there?
Hmmm..... I should have known that you would know a LOT of companies. I'm not looking.... Not looking..... I'd guess 11?
@@HoustonWindowExperts Had a lot of experience with a lot of window companies before I retired, so many memories, mostly good and a few less good...plus I am a total geek about this stuff.
Good guess at 11, since that is how many IGU manufacturing plants Cardinal has, but over all there are actually 42 production factories - the 11 IG plants, 7 float plants, 8 coating plants, 4 laminating plants, and 12 tempering plants - 2 for high speed/high volume tempering, and 10 for custom tempering. And while there are 12 plants specifically dedicated to tempering glass, all of the IG, coating, and laminating plants also have tempering lines as well.
In addition to the production factories, Cardinal has an IG distribution center, 3 R&D facilities (glass and IG's, coatings, and lamination), and an automation production group facility where they manufacture most of the internal production equipment used by the IG plants, plus a scattering of other facilities.
I had no idea!!! That's a major operation!
@@HoustonWindowExperts Cardinal likes to stay low-key and not really advertise how big they are. But there are over 10,000 employees and over 500,000,000 IG units currently under warranty.
That's incredible
sun windows, kolbe windows, jeldwen, sierra pacific
Great job!
Junk-Wen...whoops, I mean Jeld-Wen is one 😆
Hahaha
also hahahaha!!
AMSCO
Thank you
Does watching all of your videos (so far) count as cheating? Marvin, Amsco, Andersen, Pella, Windsor, Fleetwood, there's 6 😅
Keep up the good work!!
Jeldwin