I’ve waited 25 years to update this terrible patio door - want to get a good one that will last. As a side note, in terms of sound reduction, glass thickness has a small effect, while the space or gap between the double panes of glass is the biggest component. Lastly, a couple of questions on efficiency of windows. My house faces the west and gets a lot of sun. Karen - Homeowner - from 2018, Karen, that's surprising that he would recommend the Styleline, considering it's their more entry level vinyl window. With professional installation, they should serve you well. But when I went to look at the Milgards again to try and decide, I saw the Andersen Series 100 and loved them. Any advice would be great. Joyce - Homeowner - from 2017, Joyce, that price quote doesn’t look outrageous by any means for the sizes and dimensions. Good luck! Like the Styleline not so much for the slimmer profile (though I do like that) but because the price point looks to be less than their Montecito or Tuscany lines. You can buy Simonton Windows through local Simonton Windows Dealers (get pricing here). I asked him his thoughts on what the Ply Gem guy said, and he said that he feels that Milgard has a better window and that he's probably blowing a few issue out of proportion. The Enerlux windows is one of the most interesting, with an .01 air infiltration on the casement and a 70 DP, both really impressive. Kolbe Windows are available with 4 window frame material options: Vinyl, Wood, Fiberglass, and Aluminum. (Note: $21k above includes 22 windows and 1 french door) Do this for each brand you are interested in searching. Obviously with a 4 star rating, the customers who submitted a review have been largely pleased with their Milgard windows. Total $17k. I got a quote from Newman and couple other vendors for Milgard. I would really doubt they are going to close shop — if they do, the However, that Ply Gem Pro quote is pretty darn good. I am comparing that to the Millard Tuscany (which most say is overpriced to the Ply Gem) and a quote from Bell Brothers for their new window line. Click to find the model you want reviews on. Brands like Sunrise, Soft-Lite, Okna, and HiMark are unavailable west of Colorado. Assuming the company you are using has good to great online reviews, then I would say you should absolutely consider this option. I had heard that Milgard was closing down two plants, one in Colorado and one in Pennsylvania. A good vinyl window. Thank you! We live in the Denver metro area in a mid-1970's house. Highlighted below we take a look at how Milgard Windows reviews stacks up against Alside Windows across several important window categories. At the end of the day, the quality of the install is going to matter more than the subtle differences between the two windows. I'd probably give the edge to the Milgard though. Tough to say actually, it’s sort of a personal opinion. Trinsic Series | Montecito Series | Hermosa Series I'd go with Milgard as my first choice, but Amsco is better than Simonton. The Tuscany model is going to be my choice of the three. So far, I have met with two companies and felt with both like I was dealing with a car salesman. With the exception of the larger windows I can install the smaller ones myself if that is an option someone offers. The Milgard Tuscany also uses weep holes. He brought out and installed Mi window and slider, when I asked what was up, he said they are comparable. He said they have had a lot of issues with Milgard getting orders right, and have been fighting them on warranty issues. There will be 10 windows, some quite large: Moving Glass Wall Systems have a ten (10) year limited warranty.”. $29,000 for 10 windows (even for very large windows) is an incredibly steep price. Of course, they might be right, I just haven’t seen it. I'm having a hard time finding good info comparing the two options and was hoping you could help. Rick - Homeowner - from 2016, Rick, if you're looking for vinyl windows and are in Southern California, then yes these are the brands I would consider — add Milgard in there. We received 5 estimates and learned a lot in the process. Have you had a quote on the Tuscany, it should run only 10% more than the Styleline. In terms of Milgard, I think their windows are good, not the best in the business, but very solid. You can buy Window Depot Windows through local franchises (get pricing here). I also needed to replace a double door to a walkout balcony. You can buy Window World windows at local Window World stores (get pricing here). I would also agree that the Tuscany quote is too high given the Anlin quote, which looks very fair to me. David - Homeowner - from 2016, David, I agree with you on Pella, their vinyl windows are not the best in the business. Both carry good warranties. In one case, he said he had to threaten to cancel their Milgard dealership in order to get some warranty work done.