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Curious as to if anyone has had any direct experience with Pioneer Exteriors, Bassett Gutters & More, Aluminum Co., and Windows, Siding, Roofing? I am having the windows replaced at my house and those are the companies that sell my chosen brand of windows.
I haven't had any experience with those companies, but I'm curious which brand of windows you are getting. I'm in the midst of getting bids and picking an installer for Simonton 5500's.
Simonton does make a good window but I also know they make some low-end junk for the big box retailers to sell. I'm not sure about the 5500s. I am going with either a Gorell or Sunrise.
I did a lot of research before I chose my manufacturers and that is how I found the contractors. Check out this site linked below to do a search and compare on your windows. Vinyl Replacement Window Discussion Board Forum - Ask Questions
We just had Aluminum Co. put in 14 Gorell 5305 windows. Very pleased but obviously we'll need some time to see if the installation holds up. They also offer Simonton 5500s if you want to compare them in person. The 5500s are good but not as good as the Gorells. I think the site you linked would concur.
Yeah, I did a lot of research as well - the 5500's are good windows, and like the way they look/function. To save my sanity I've decided to go with that brand and concentrate my efforts on finding an installer. Thought I found someone to go with, but just found out he's not pre-qualified with Progress Energy for the window rebate. It'd cost me $450 more to go with him as a result.
As an aside, I tried to talk to Aluminum Company about Gorell but they gave me the hard sell on Alside instead (two different salespeople). I definitely do not want Alside, so crossed them off the list. Oh and their price for the Alside Excalibur (supposedly a special deal, only good until the end of the month, blah blah) was the same as the Simonton 5500's!
As an aside, I tried to talk to Aluminum Company about Gorell but they gave me the hard sell on Alside instead (two different salespeople). I definitely do not want Alside, so crossed them off the list.
They did the same thing with us so we gave them the hard sell back and got the Gorells anyway. Those Alside Excaliburs are cloned everywhere. Yuck.
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To save my sanity I've decided to go with that brand and concentrate my efforts on finding an installer.
LOL. Indeed. I think window sales are as bad as mattresses at this point.
I just had the Aluminum Company out to give me an estimate for Gorell windows. The only time Alside came up was when he mentioned that they do sell other brands as well but the guy stayed focused on the Gorells. It was a positive experience and we're seriously considering moving forward with them.
Simonton does make a good window but I also know they make some low-end junk for the big box retailers to sell. I'm not sure about the 5500s. I am going with either a Gorell or Sunrise.
I did a lot of research before I chose my manufacturers and that is how I found the contractors. Check out this site linked below to do a search and compare on your windows. Vinyl Replacement Window Discussion Board Forum - Ask Questions
How did you find installers who use Sunrise windows? Can you please post the links or give names for those contractors? Most sites I have found seem to only be a way to gather information to provide quotes. I'd like to research the companies first, then, seek out my choices of installers for quotes... not vice versa. Thanks!
Sunrise is a good window as is the Gorell. Check with Kingsford Window and Siding. They installed my Soft-Lite Imperial LS windows, which rock. If i recall Soft-Lite now owns Gorell. The Soft-Lite window is up there with the Okna and Sunrise amongst others.
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Those Alside Excaliburs are cloned everywhere. Yuck.
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