[pman6]

There are a few vinyl door/window companies I've never heard of here in socal.
like crystal pacific, hometime, etc.

Prices are cheaper than big name.

but of course, I worry about companies coming and going bankrupt.

Any legit concerns with using smaller companies?

Salesmen assured me they pass California specs, whatever they are.

 

[ddawg16]

If you are flipping a house....sure, why not. Most house flips use the cheapest thing out there.

With a name like "Hometime"? I wouldn't touch it with your money.

Windows are not something to go cheap on. The cost of installation is almost as much for just the window. Would you have your transmission rebuilt with the cheapest parts?

I'd go Milgard. Great window for the price. PM me and I'll give you the name of the place I use.

Look at the link in my signature....about half way through the project you will find the windows.

Fiberglass on the outside (which means you can paint them), vinyl inside....low E, argon...etc.

 

[pman6]

Hometime and crystal pacific both have factories nearby in Socal in upland and riverside.

hometime claims not to use vinyl imported from china,
whereas crystal pacific allegedly uses vinyl from china.

I don't know whether that's a legit concern, and I'm sure we use tons of vinyl products daily that are manufactured in china.

 

[IslandGuy]

It's not a legit concern, it's a selling point the salesman conjured out of thin air to make his commissions.

As with anything regarding improving a home, typically the biggest investment one can make - all I can tell people who are looking for the cheapest thing no matter what it is is that you're going about this all wrong.

 

[Oso954]

Quality is like buying oats -if you want nice, clean oats, you must pay a fair price; however - if you're satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse - such oats can be had a little cheaper!!
- Anonymous