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Leave a Reply Want to join the discussion? Feel free to contribute! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Both of these numbers are near impossible to beat. The window is slender and attractive, using a bead and cove design, and comes with a whole host of impressive components and features.
The Elements come with an upgraded spacer, the non-metal Edgetech, which is an optional upgrade on the LS. The Elements double hung also has a tilt that works with the locking mechanism that allow you to tilt the sashes for easier cleaning. The bead and cove design, although not noticeable from the street, looks great from close up. The double hung comes standard with triple weather stripping, warm-edge spacer, a fusion welded frame, recessed tilt latches, an ILSTM interlocking six-degree sloped sill, and a stealth locking system.
It's a very nice unit and very well made. More Kensington Quantum prices. The Majestic is Ideal's premium vinyl window and has a. These are impressive performance numbers that rival some of the top tier vinyl windows out there. Combine the numbers with great features and components, and this model makes it into our list of six of top vinyl windows on the market today.
For more in depth head to head comparisons and prices, see our pages on the best fiberglass windows. For more in depth head to head comparisons and pricing, please refer to our article on the best wood windows. The big knock on aluminum is its lack of energy efficiency. Don Young Don Young's aluminum windows are available in Texas and several surrounding states. They make a very good aluminum window, particularly the single hung.
More on Don Young Aluminum Options. Best Window In Its Class Gerkin Gerkin is a smaller, more regional window manufacturer out of Iowa although their factory is just down the way in Nebraska that enjoys a good reputation by most contractors who know the brand.
They are often mentioned for their aluminum windows, allow we have no specific performance numbers. They do make a good, strong aluminum window.
Check out all composite windows here. Okna Starmark The Okna Starmark window has a thick frame, which makes for a strong and durable window, but also means less glass area. It is considered one of the best composite frames, but home owners with smaller window openings might prefer something with more glass. This model is comparable to a Renewal By Andersen, although the Okna often gets better reviews at a lower price. See more Renewal By Andersen reviews. Designed to compete with high end vinyl windows, the Model is a high quality composite that is available in tons of exterior and interior colors and finishes, making it one of the most versatile windows on the market in terms of its overall look.
This is perhaps its biggest selling point for many consumers. Wood Composite vs. Aluminum Composite vs. Fiberglass Composite vs. Wood Fiberglass vs. Aluminum Vinyl vs.
Composite Vinyl vs. Fiberglass Vinyl vs. I'm open to anything really, this is just what I saw out there. Thanks in advance and thanks for the great reviews you post! Spence - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Spence, thanks for the kind words, we try our best. I'm only solo on their installation, but the window itself is solid.
The Milgard Styleline Series is quite good for the price. The Kensington Huntington is their low end window, but really quite a solid vinyl window. I also like the Okna , which will be more expensive than most of the others, but it's built as an affordable alternative to their higher priced windows like the and Dane - Site Editor - from Premium Vinyl Energy Saving Windows Tim, what are the premium vinyl top energy saving windows as well as warranty x ?
Mary - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Mary, those bids are pretty good considering all of the siding work that is involved. You are right to do the job correctly and get it done properly. I think I would pay the extra for the Okna I like the Okna more but is still quite a good window.
Let me know how the project turns out and good luck! Is this a reasonable quote or do you think this is high for 9 windows. Mary - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Mary, this is an expensive quote, although I don't have any information on the details.
I would absolutely recommend getting a few more bids to see how they compare. I listed these vinyl window manufacturers in order from best reputation to good reputation.
Find the local companies that carry these brands, call them up, and get a few free bids. Make sure to tell each one that you are comparing bids and that you would appreciate their best bid at the start. All in all, a decent but not great vinyl window. The Okna Eco Pro is an excellent window, with performance numbers to back it up.
The Okna is the better brand and the better window. Now, how do the installers match up? Okna usually uses well respected local dealers, but NEBP's has a solid reputation as well. Assuming the installation quality is the same, the Okna wins hands down. The Okna is considered a very good vinyl window.
Maybe my thinking on the cost of windows is off, so, please help me to understand and figure out whether this cost is exuberant or not. I need a total of 32 windows. This includes 26 "full sized" windows and 4 inoperable octagon, all casements. There is nothing unusual or special about my project. In addition-if rotten wood is found, cost of wood is This price seems a bit high.
Do you think this is because Homesealed seems to be the only dealer in the area? I have an upcoming consultation with a Sunrise Dealer. Please help. I think you are right that his pricing is high because he's the only Okna dealer. I'd like to see what the Sunrise dealer comes in at. Any luck with Polaris, Soft-Lite, or Kensington options?
Zen might have a branch near you as well -- they sell Soft-Lite windows. I think you need to get two more bids to see how Homesealed's price compares I'm thinking way high What was his price just on a white series? Tim - Site Editor - from Okna series vs. Zen Lotus Trying to decide on replacement windows in our home.
We need full frame replacement to replace our old Andersen wood window. Looking at either fiberglass or vinyl. So far, the three best options we have include the Zen Lotus series, the Okna series, and the Marvin Infinity series. This is our last term house so we want to get the best. We need to get a cost effective window that can handle our difficult winters. I'd love to get your two cents on our situation. Thanks in advance!
Jon - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Jon, you don't mention pricing so I have to answer the question without the costs to compare them to. I have to say these are three excellent options. The other thing to look closely at is the company doing the installation. This will make a big difference. Let me know. Tim - Site Editor - from Okna Casements vs. Simonton Series We have 14 windows that need to be replaced.
I looked at the Simonton , which was nice, but really bulky. I'm waiting to get a bid from Ply Gem and Sunrise windows. Jeff - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Response] Jeff, the price quoted on those Okna casements is pretty darn high.
I agree with you that Simonton Windows are fairly bulky. Sunrise makes a good vinyl window that is slimmer, but is going to be similarly priced to the Okna. Ply Gem windows are on par with Simonton and the Ply Gem premium window is a good option that should be less expensive.
Not sure how it compares frame thickness wise, but definitely worth a look. The Envirostar is very popular, with a frame thickness of 0. The U-value is 0. This AI cannot be beat -- literally it's as low as you can get. The Okna series differs from the Okna series in the following ways. Okna is one of the highest priced vinyl windows on the market and with good reason. This is the window I would put in my house if I could afford it.
The Okna is available in a variety of colors and finishes for both the interior and exterior, plus some excellent hardware options including brass. Tim - Site Editor DX Envirostar Bid I have received several window quotes and am beginning to feel lost in the process given every product is vastly different.
We are doing a total of 14 windows all of which are fairly large. We are planning on staying in our home for another 40 years so I want to make a good decision. Given the expense I want to make sure we make a good decision.
My original top runners were between the okna dx and starmark. Starmark was the composite option but I'm not sure if it is worth the extra money when the seems to preform well also. I did notice yesterday that moving parts were not included in the okna warranty which is now making me second guess the choice to go with one of those two okna options.
I liked the sunrise restoration on paper but we had an extremely awkward salesman so I didn't get much good information from his pitch. Renewal by Andersen, although having a good reputation in our area, is the lowest on my list as I am not impressed by their warranty and they were the highest bid without including our ideal features they were all white where all the others were a wood look.
Our quotes are as follows: dx envirostar: Starmark evo Sunrise restoration: Apex energy solutions insignia made by alside : Renewal by Andersen: Any advice you can give is welcome! Kim - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Kim, if you are staying in the home long term, which it sounds like you are, I would rank the bids as such: dx envirostar: , Sunrise restoration: , Starmark evo If you were staying in the home 10 years or less, I would probably take a hard look at the Apex bid, which is a good window, but can't compete with the Okna or Sunrise.
Dane - Site Editor - from Okna Super Deluxe Window Quote Hello Tim, I happen to come across your website while searching for window reviews and it has been very helpful to say the least. We have 42 windows to replace 11 half rounds, 2 sliding, and 29 double hung windows.
Thanks for the help and your site is a great read. Marc - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Marc, I'm assuming the prices are generally fair given the relative closeness of the bids. These windows are very comparable. The Okna is the better performer and the Restorations is the thinner window frame. I personally think the Okna is the best vinyl window on the market. I think you could always get more bids to see if a better option is out there, but that's totally up to you.
It has helped me immensely in trying to wade through all the replacement window choices. I would appreciate any guidance you can provide on my replacement window project. I am replacing all 25 of my builder grade, single pane, wood windows with all white vinyl windows.
There will be 23 typically sized double hung windows and 2 picture windows sized 36"x54" and 48"x54". My wife and I are in our early 70's and plan to live out our remaining years here. The quotes I received are all from local window companies I found on Angie's list or through neighbor's recommendations. I realize there are a lot of quotes here but in this day of the Coronavirus I simply emailed each company a list of my window sizes and they responded quickly with quotes.
Tom - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Tom, I understand your reticence to have the companies come out and give you quotes. You have some excellent quotes there. So you are staying in your home for a long time and want a good window at a reasonable price. I will put my top four choices in terms of window and price taken together from best to less best. If so, I might slot this one in second or third. The window isn't as good as the others, but that price quote is quite good.
I'm not a huge fan of the Alside Mezzo, the Barrington and Bainbridge are decent windows, but the Okna at that price is really good. Great window at a great price. Stay healthy during these trying times. Most of the windows are approx. Can I expect more of them to lose their seal over the next years if I only go with partial replacement at this time?
Thanks very much for your site. It's great! Seal failure shouldn't happen with a top notch window like Okna, but in the span of 20 years, it could happen to one of the windows. Partial or full replacement shouldn't affect seal failure. Pocket replacement is a self contained unit that only lacks the nailing fin of a new construction window. The difference between the two is in the installation process itself. Thermal Dane, we have 23 large windows to replace and want an oak interior.
We live near Cleveland, Ohio. Also, is pocket replacement or full frame replacement the better option? Jane - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Thermal Industries manufactures a good vinyl window, but Okna manufactures a much better vinyl window. I personally would go with a double pane Okna than the triple pane Thermal Industries triple pane. Okna just makes a better window. In terms of installation, full frame replacement is the more thorough approach than pocket. With pocket, you lose glass area.
Since the costs are comparable, I'd do the full frame Okna option myself. I was wondering which window you would recommend between these two. Would you recommend I upgrade to the if I do go with the Okna option? Thanks for your time! It's the better window in my opinion. The Okna is an excellent window, with a few nice upgrades. I would get a bid on both and have the sales person point out the little differences between the windows.
Once you see them and the price difference, you can make the decision on whether you want the upgrade or not. The is an excellent window though. The is even better. Please advise as to your thoughts. Both are excellent vinyl windows, some of the best in the business. I almost hate posting this to the website because other consumers might expect to get Okna windows at this price.
If the deal is from a reputable dealer with a good track record for installation, I would jump on it! It is very helpful. Question: Would you go with Marvin Integrity over one of the high end vinyl replacement options from Okna? Even though Integrity only has a 10 year warranty from what the salesman told me I am leaning toward it.
I live in Washington DC where we get both warm and cold weather. Maybe that is crazy and I should just choose the one with the lifetime warranty like the Okna. The performance data is going to be much better on the Okna than the Integrity or Infinity. I agree that the Infinity is the better window , but not for almost double the price. That's crazy. If it were me, I'd get a bid on one or two of the high end vinyl windows like Okna and Soft-Lite Imperial LS or Restorations and compare the cost, overall look, and all of the performance data to the Integrity.
This should give you enough information to make a much more informed decision. Marvin Infinity I have found your website very helpful, and appreciate the advice you offer. We are in a traditional colonial with wooden 's oriel windows. One broken window, a few difficult to open, and no tilt in feature have me in the market to replace.
I have narrowed to Okna series for high end vinyl, and Marvin Infinity Cost is significantly higher with the Marvin 9K for 8 double hung vs under 5K using Okna. I'm sold that Okna is an efficient window, and it is nice looking with an upgrade to metal hardware. I am simply concerned about losing glass space and overall appearance in comparison to my existing wood.
Of course the Marvin rep says his window would outperform vinyl in resale, appearance and durability. I know that windows are a great and worthwhile investment, but I am still undecided if better to invest in the much more expensive Marvin Infinity line or in the very highly rated Okna vinyl.
Both seem to have solid warranties. Any input on these I would say that the price difference definitely warrants going with the Okna -- I think the loss of glass area would be very minimal between the two. One option you may want to ask the Okna rep about is an upgrade to an interior wood grain laminate -- Okna makes a very nice one that looks quite similar to wood, but without the requirements of wood.
In terms of performance, the Okna is superior to the Infinity by far. The Infinity is quite a nice looking window in my opinion, but the Okna with the interior laminate and the metal hardware is pretty tough to beat. As far as resale value, I can't see that being much of a factor. Keep the performance numbers handy on the Okna especially the. I do not want to buy them at a big box store. And I have my own installer. I need excellent protection from the cold.
I have been unable to find where to purchase them from directly. Could you please help me with information of where to purchase a good window? Having said that, if I were you, I would NOT use the Affinity Windows, although your contractor may be giving you a great deal because the company is no longer making the windows obviously I don't know the details. If you already have an installer, have him call up Okna and see if he can get the series or the series.
Or call up Sunrise and see if he can get their standard Sunrise window shipped to you. Some companies are willing to ship like this. Polaris also makes a great window. It is true that many window companies may not be willing to do this and go around their reps, but it doesn't hurt to ask. They sell it for a very good price and with a meeting rail reinforcement and glass upgrade, I'd certainly consider this for my house.
Especially if you have an installer that you like. Do they make custom size windows? Does the customer have to ask if they want foam filled Vinyl windows? Are the series argon filled? Raymond - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Response] Raymond, the series is a fantastic vinyl window, probably the best there is. The company offers a Deluxe option on any of their window models that includes the foam fills and a locking screen.
You should be able to custom order your windows for the local Okna rep, who will come to your home, measure all your windows, and order each window to fit your existing openings. Good luck and if you think about it, get back to us after your windows are replaced and let us know how your project went so we can report back to other consumers! Tim - Site Editor - from Okna Windows Reviews I don't think there's much question that the is one of the best. I'd certainly consider it among the top 4 or 5 vinyl windows out there.
The double pane window has a U-value of. That beats pretty much any of their competitors. They definitely beat Simonton, although Simonton has really good customer service. The Simonton is a solid window that won't give you any trouble, but they aren't exciting.
Oknas have the features and options to push it up to a higher class. They are more like the Sunrise , Gorell, and SoftLite. The low-e glass it comes with contains 22 layers as opposed to 11 with the series. It has a U-factor if. It is truly an exceptional vinyl window. I received the attached bid for replacement in the northern VA area.
Any thoughts on this and the pricing? Many thanks! So the company you got the bid from is a well known company with great reviews and a great track record But they are going to give you great service, a really great window, and they'll be there for you if something happens down the road. Trade offs, right? You definitely are not getting taken to the cleaners as they say.
Or the for the price. I'm not quite sure how willing these guys are to negotiate, but it can't hurt to try. I think if they had a gap in their schedule they wanted to fill it. I'd ask for it and if they say no, thank them and wait for a few days to see if they change their mind. I'd love to hear what happens so please let me know how it goes! It is considered one of the best composite frames, but home owners with smaller window openings might prefer something with more glass.
This model is comparable to a Renewal By Andersen, although the Okna often gets better reviews at a lower price. See more Renewal By Andersen reviews.
Original PlyGem windows were OK but the install was terrible The windows were installed from the outside making sure that the house wrap was completely taped off. Only inside work involved caulking. The first winter proved that OKNA was a good investment as my home was draft free and comfortable. I have 5 remaining windows needing replacement. They do not remove the siding; they use spray foam as insulation. Although the pricing difference is significant, my fear is that the independent installer is cutting corners by his installation method.
He too quoted replacement, not new construction, windows. My question for you: what installation method is more effective and why? I appreciate your response.
Thanking you in advance. Clare - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Clare, there is no single answer to your question, "what installation method is more effective and why? The siding removal and replacement makes this a more expensive process. Retrofit is a less invasive method, but you will lose some glass area. I think the real question is the condition of the frames of the original windows. If they are in decent shape then you can do retrofit and it can be a good method.
Best way to know what the proper method is -- get more installers to come out and give you their opinions. At some point, you will have enough opinions where a consensus is formed as to what method you should use. Sunrise Restorations Hi, we have a 30 year old home that needs 36 replacement windows and one sliding patio door.
We have four bids that are all over the place. Kristen - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Kristen, the Okna bids are less expensive and still provide you with an excellent window. The Okna is very good and the Okna Starmark is the best composite frame on the market. Either way you can't go wrong! The Evo looks to have made some nice improvements to the original Starmark and the air infiltration improvement from.
Tim - Site Editor Okna Starmark vs. Or is star Mark just one of the other series numbers? Thank you for this site. You are so helpful. Sharon - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Sharon, yes the Starmark is the company's composite frame, the best composite on the market in my opinion, but a bit bulkier than their other models. I would definitely go with the Insultec if you want to keep the frame on the thinner side.
You just can't go wrong with the Okna series. One of the best. Renewal Hi Dane, we have 11 windows that we need to replace on Cape Cod, definitely a Northern climate. We have already hired a contractor, so i did not finish the forms that you supply. Do you have similar concerns? Your thoughts? Thank you very much. Elizabeth - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Elizabeth, I've never heard of the composite frame warping over time. Wood, yes, but the composite process is totally different. That said, I'm not a huge fan of the composites like Renewal By Andersen over a top tier vinyl window.
Okna makes the best composite window in the Okna Evo Starmark series. Yes, Andersen is a big name, but Andersen mostly makes wood clad windows, which are not ideal for a home close to the water. I would stick to a high quality vinyl window myself. Or the Okna Starmark if available. Here is my list of good and great window series to consider. We got a hold of the Okna dealer in Iowa.
He is really pushing Okna composite. Thank you so much for your opinion. There is so much out there too many choices- confusing. Your site is great help. Thank you very much! Have you heard of Dharma. Patio slider that is what Zen has on quote? Very nice and one that I would have in my own house. Okna makes the Starmark composite window and the newer Starmark Evo or series. The newer version is very good -- the old version was one of the best composite windows on the market, but a bit bulky for my tastes.
I've always been a big fan of both the and series, but the Evo composite is nice as well. The energy efficiency of the composite is not quite as good as the and , but it's a long lasting window. My advice would be to have the dealer come out and bring samples of each so you can pick each one up, compare sight lines, frame thickness, and overall aesthetics of the windows.
Then make your choice based on what you feel most comfortable with. You're the one who has to look at it everyday or through it. Dane - Site Editor - from [Scott's Reply Thanks Dane, we have the sales rep coming out this week so we will ask him to bring it all.
He was bragging up their Okna slider quite a bit. The Okna window Rep who is coming on Thursday said he doesn't handle the series , but does handle a series all vinyl which he says is competes in price with the composite. Is the a higher end vinyl? He says because they are nearly the same price, he highly recommends the composite over the vinyl?
Scott - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Scott, both of these windows are great in my opinion. Personally, I would probably go with the vinyl series, but I haven't seen the newer composite from Okna. The hands on test would be the make or break moment for me. Honestly, the installation quality is going to mean more than which of these two quality windows you choose In addition, we are going with the Okna Elegante sliding Patio doors, with heavy duty rollers and Heatseal glass.
We are about 8 weeks away from getting them in, but can let you know our thoughts on them, as we get them installed. Best Regards. Scott - Homeowner - from Starmark Window vs. Marvin Infinity Hi Dane, are you familiar with the differences in these products. Did the series come out after you did your review online?
Do you think the Starmark window is comparable to the Marvin infinity product. We live 20 miles north of NYC and have cold winters in a s built house with many windows. Robert - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Robert, my understanding is that the Okna or Okna Starmark is now being marketed by some dealers as the newest line called the Starmark Evo or series.
So the Okna was the normal Starmark and their newest offering is the Both excellent composite windows and the one I would pick if they actually sold in my area. The Evo looks to have made some nice improvements to the window and the AI drop from. The Marvin Infinity is a nice fiberglass window and somewhere close to the top of my list when it comes to fiberglass windows.
For my money, the clear winner in this head to head is the Starmark It's a bulky window, but a very nice composite window. Their wood laminates are also some of the best in the business. I am looking to replace a sliding glass patio door and have received 3 quotes ours is a custom 5. Do you have any thoughts on these three companies regarding their door quality and these prices? Based on my own research Okna seems like the best value, but there is so much information overload out there I'd love to hear your input!
Thank you! Let's start with the Renewal quote. Renewal makes a good door but as you have probably surmised it's expensive.
In my opinion the renewal windows and doors are too expensive for what you get. Especially with the Okna Bid. Alside manufactures an okay patio door but at the same price as the Okna Elegante, it really isn't a contender in my opinion.
Okna manufactures very good windows and doors and this is the option I would go with. Without hesitation. I was pretty clueless going into the window buying process and your reviews and answers have helped a lot. I live in Phoenix and have single pane windows from the s. The real thing I care about is efficiency. Keeping the heat out. After doing reading it looks like OKNA windows look to be good value because or price and efficiency. Would that be your recommendation is OKNA windows or do you have other suggestions?
Also if the OKNA are good do you recommend the series or what? The west doesn't have most of my real top vinyl window producers. Anlin is available in Arizona, so is Milgard, whose new Trinsic line is nice looking and relatively energy efficient.
Amerimax might have a presence in Phoenix, as well as Marvin windows fiberglass. These are the top manufacturers out west I'd say. An upgrade to a top end glass package would be something to consider if energy efficiency is your top concern. We are replacing 8 aluminum framed single paned windows. They are all 48 x 72 inches. The top part are picture windows with an 18 inch awning type window on the bottom.
We have a quote from an Alside dealer using Fairfield 80 triple pane widows with a bottom slider. That seems very high to me so I am doing some further research. You seem to like Okna windows. Would you have any suggestion for our project. From online searching it appears that Alside windows are not highly regarded. Thanks for any help. Chris - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Chris, I am not a huge fan of Alside windows, but some people think they are decent.
Okna is definitely not available in Oregon. Milgard vinyl windows are a good quality and they should be available. Marvin as well, but they aren't cheap.
Amerimax may be available and they are solid for vinyl. Jeld Wen makes a wood clad window with an Aurlast wood treatment that comes with a lifetime warranty that I've heard good things about. I normally don't recommend Jeld Wen or wood, but the lifetime warranty is impressive.
To be honest, the west coast doesn't have the same quality vinyl window manufacturers as the east coast. However, we also don't have the extreme weather that they do there -- although Oregon obviously gets cold and wet in the winter. There are two options we are looking at, the Okna and Sunrise Verde. There are some subtle differences between these windows and was wondering if you have any advice or suggestions.
We 1 octagon shaped window and 6 other double hungs.
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