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Posted by Harry Avant on April 22, 2007, 2:01 pm
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>Harry Avant wrote:
>> Last year in late spring I had all of my windows and sliding door
>> replaced with Milgard brand. My only regret was not having done it
>> years sooner. In July we had a terrific heat wave and I really noticed
>> the difference in heat build-up. Well worth the cost, at least for me.
>>
>> This winter we had some record cold and again the insulation was very
>> noticable. Helps to keep the heating bill down especially in a house
>> built in the early 50's.
>>
>> I got six quotes and finally went with a local GC who had some good
>> references. He worked alone and thus it took three days as opposed to
>> the one day that most larger outfits quoted.
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>> The screen for the patio slider had a tear when delivered and the
>> contractor called the Milgard factory. A tech was out in a few days
>> and replaced the slider. No hastle or paper work.
>>
>> I found the Milgard website full of useful info and that helped me go
>> for their product.
>>
>> Harry
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>> >Does anyone have any experience with Milgard or Amsco brand windows. I
>> >do believe these both are regional for the West.
>> >
>> >I am thinking of having my old single pane windows replaced with vinyl
>> >dual pane retrofit windows.
>> >
>> >Around here, almost every company uses the Milgard. Amsco gives their
>> >dealers large exclusive areas, so there is only one company that uses
>> >Amsco. Actually, I had never heard of either of these companies, but
>> >the Amsco is hard to get a grasp on because of just one company using
>> >it.
>> >
>> >The Amsco is a little less price wise and I like the contractor's
>> >method of installation. However, I just don't know anything about
>> >Amsco and was hoping someone here does.
>> >
>> >Basically, for my price range, the only choices are Milgard or Amsco.
>> >If you are familiar with these companies, which would you go with?
>> >
>> >John
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>Thanks Harry. Did any of those contractors mention Amsco?
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>Also, I am just as interested in noise reduction as insulation. Did
>you notice any reduction of noise with the new windows? If so, how
>significant was it?
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>John
The noise reduction was very noticeable. Again look at the vendor's
web sites. They have data for noise reduction.
The other make wasn't mentioned since I had talked to a few people
with the Milgards and compared them on-line with some other brands. I
went for Milgards based to positive experiance others I know had with
the brand. Key is the installation. If it's no done right could be a
mess and lots of air leaks.
Harry
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