Looking to get new windows in our townhouse. Have gotten a few quotes which vary wildly for seemingly similar products (looking at vinyl casement windows). Does anyone have any recommendations for a good company?
Posted Apr 2, 2023, 5:36 AM UTC
Alpen is a local company and their windows are much more efficient than the standard US brands. They have fiberglass (casement) and a German composite (euro style tilt/turn) that will both hold up better than vinyl. I've also heard Marvin fiberglass are popular. I'd stay away from vinyl personally. Also there are tax credits for efficient windows this year, so good to make sure whatever you get qualifies.
Can you tell me more about the tax credits? Are you talking about the federal IRA ones or something else?
Yes, federal tax credits from the IRA, but it's only $600 total in one year. The energy star site has good info. There is more money coming in from the IRA for home rebate programs that states will run, but they're still figuring out details and you'd have to qualify for a whole home retrofit for windows most likely.
https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/windows_skylights
Composite windows are much better. Anderson makes some good ones.
I have the Anderson windows and they have held up really well. Absolute beasts of a window.
Do not buy from anyone that goes door to door selling windows.
We have Anderson and can’t recommend them enough.
We got a quote from Anderson, Champion and Pella. They were all similar quality products and Champion was the least expensive by a big margin. They were great to work with and windows have been very good so far.
Vinyl tends to wear very badly at our altitude with our intense UV exposure. I would look into other composites.