Anderson vs. Harvey (vinyl, window, installed, glass)

[scitu8]

Need to replace one set (of 6) of our sliding glass doors in sun room. Mostly due to inability to simply replace terrible screen system. Anyone have experience with Harvey or Anderson? Would need to go with wood to match others.

[chet everett]

Harvey is regional firm -- About Harvey Building Products Manufacturing, Distributing & Wholesale

I have had excellent experience with Andersen products -- https://www.andersenwindows.com/prod...g-patio-doors/

Pella also makes fantastic products -- Sliding Glass Patio Doors | Pella.com

Find it hard to believe that you cannot retrofit some kind of screen -- Invisible & hidden retractable door insect & bug screens

[scitu8]

Thanks Chet. The doors in sunroom were installed in the 70s. Not just screen issue, but exterior wood rotting due to snow in winter. I was pleased to find out that new products with wood put a protective layer of vinyl (or aluminum, etc) over the exterior wood. Andersen is most expensive option, wondering if it's worth it.... Will look into Pella

[399083453]

I personally prefer Harvey. Always had good luck with their products.

[slo1318]

Originally Posted by scitu8

Thanks Chet. The doors in sunroom were installed in the 70s. Not just screen issue, but exterior wood rotting due to snow in winter. I was pleased to find out that new products with wood put a protective layer of vinyl (or aluminum, etc) over the exterior wood. Andersen is most expensive option, wondering if it's worth it.... Will look into Pella

Ive not heard of Harvey. Andersen is the largest window manufacturer and has outstanding warranties. While I like other premium window/door manufacturers like Pella, Marvin and Weathersheild I think Andersens doors are a bit better. With Andersen you can go vinyl clad or aluminum with their Eagle line. Personally I'd go with the flagship model vinyl clad 200 or 400 series doors.

[scitu8]

Thanks all. Saw a sample of Harvey - "wood look" not a fan. Going to see Andersen 400 series. Want to do this right the first time

[Ellwood]

Just replaced our sliders with Pella. Great product.