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Pella Thermastar Windows?

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Any thoughts on Pella Thermastar Vinyl new construction windows?
 
#2 ·
I have installed them and the thought causes me sleep loss.

If you are looking for a low grade window with a cheap price then you have found your window. In the same price/quality bracket you might consider Silverline by Andersen.

" You only pay for quality once" <--(I forget who I am quoting but it applies here)
 
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It's funny you find all these window salemen on these web sites claiming they have the best vinyl windows-then they go out of business--. Silverline is the largest MFG of vinyl windows in North American. They have different series windows just like everyone else, but as far as Pella Vinyl Windows---CHECK THIS OUT--BUY ONE FOR YOUR SELF-they Pella uses double sided tape to seal in there glass to vinyl-every other MFG uses a high grade sealant caulk, plus, look at the exterior weap holes, great area for bugs, paper thin exterior glass stops, jamb screws - not a fast way to help snug the window to frame- I took one apart to see for my self- and returned it to Lowes, I could not believe it-also NO LOW-E only on special orders- the window does suck - but as for A/C I would rate them upper middle of the pack-their not junk, but you do get what you pay for in this case, consumer reports rated them A/C better than Jeld Wen wood windows who would have thought vinyl over JW wood windows,
 
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It's funny you find all these window salemen on these web sites claiming they have the best vinyl windows-then they go out of business--. Silverline is the largest MFG of vinyl windows in North American.
Who are you referring to Emily? The forum rules do not allow self promotion and other than a few people pushing Andersen products I don't remember seeing any vinyl window companies promoting their own products.

How many people did Andersen lay off this year?

Out of interest, exactly how many window dealers on this forum went out of business?
 
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Pella has always tried to sell themselves as the Cadillac of windows, when in reality they are closer to a Yugo. I have had several customers with rotted frames(not trim) after the 10 yr warranty, and Pella will not do anything about it. If you want a service oriented company, Andersen is one of the best, IMHO.
 
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