You are an expert! Love your videos , I wish your company was in LA . I need someone like you for my major renovation. Do you have a company that you could recommend in Southern California?
Any product made from aluminum exterior or with a cap stock would be best at reducing fading. Sdls don't do anything with regard to helping you reduce fading. The ultraviolet protection in the glass will take care of that for the interior space.
Hello, I'm all set to get white window because my install said CGI doesn't make black windows so I started looking and I see they have black so now I'm irritated. Am I seeing things?
Great question. In the video, I believe I mentioned that Amsco is actually a capstock and doesn't suffer from heat like some others do. None of the brands I mentioned have heat issues but the best is the Amsco. Maybe it's in another video where I mentioned that but I'd have to watch it again to be sure. Thanks for your comment. Jeff
Thanks so much, Jeff, I love your window videos, very informative. In terms of color durability of a painted vinyl window-would a high quality painted vinyl window stand up to something like an AC window unit being carefully installed and removed once a season or would one notice white vinyl scratches at the contact points? Thank you.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you! I wish you guys were located in Philly--I love that Windsor Classic in vinyl, that would work well for brick rowhouses.
They are ok. Mostly used by builders who are looking for a black window at a cheap price. Their black aluminum is entry level but provides a decent product at a fair price. If you want a good aluminum window with energy efficiency, check out Western or Quaker. Thank you for watching and your comment.
Yes, in most cases. Anlin uses a proprietary process that bakes on a paint. It is superb because it reflects heat instead of absorbing it. They put a double lifetime warranty on it.
I don't know what to do. I'm between ESW & CGI . Which is the better window? I was quoted the same amount for both, I want a black window and only ESW makes black. I heard that ES is more up-to-date, but its from Columbia so if something happens its hard to get parts. I wonder if the guy just wanted me to stick with CGI
Is the Amsco window actually a jet black or a dusty brown/dusty black color? For example, I find that the fiberglas is a dusty brown/dusty black color versus a jet black. In addition, what line of Amsco windows is that sample?
Their black window is definitely black, but it's not vibrant like paint would be. It's a matte look. That product I am showing is the Restoration series.
Jeff, I need your help. Do you think a “black laminate” window would hold up for 30-40 years? I really want black windows, but I’m nervous about the color wearing off after 10 years or so. Thanks in advance!
Black laminate Windows have been around for about 15 years now and they are doing great. I would imagine that it should last longer than your mortgage. As with anything else, you will experience some fading over time but you should not experience failure.
Thank you so much for the quick feedback. This makes me feel so much better! It’s about a $14K investment for me, so I really want to get it right and get something that can stand the test of time. Thank you for your videos. They have helped me so much in the window-buying process. I have been telling every window estimator that has come to my house about you. They have a lot they can learn from your knowledge and expertise.
I used to be the number one seller of Milgard windows in Texas until they got bought out by M.I. Windows. M.I. knows how to make money but they do so at the expense of customer service. Once they purchased Milgard windows the entire DNA if Milgard evaporated and now they are just as bad as M.I. I would imagine that once you get the windows installed you will love them. All I am worried about is what will happen if you have any warranty issues. In the state of texas, if you have a warranty issue with Milgard, it will take you months to hear from them. It is very frustrating. An alternative solution would be to see if there is an Amsco dealer nearby. They also make a beautiful product that is comparable in quality but offers better service. If you need help finding a great window company near you, please check out this website I built. JeffsList.com
I have a question? my builder ordered black windows for my home (being build right now) but it came black for the exterior and white on the interior. My wife hates it (Anderson is the window company) Is there an easy solution to make the whole window black? (I guess is taking 4 months to get new ones order or made) and also does it cost more money to have an all black window? what are your thoughts. By the way I have watched like 6 videos in the last hour. GREAR INFORMATION
Carlos, thank you for watching and your question. I do not know if any way you could fix that issue. You could probably paint it but it may not stick for long. The black on black option should not cost any extra. Don't quote me on that because I'm not in front of my laptop right now.
@@HoustonWindowExperts have you had that issue before? LOL. If we send the windows back to the manufacture would they just change the white for the black or do you think they will have to make new windows. Thanks for answering so fast.
They would have to make all new windows. They will not do it for free unless your contract states that you should have gotten the black windows. If it's not in the contract, they are not obligated to do anything about it.
We are trying to order all black inside and out aluminum/wood windows for our house. Some are casement, fixed and double hung. The double hung in Jeldwen has some white in the slides etc. we are also looking at Marvin I haven’t been able to figure out if the Marvin has any white whatsoever on it. Do you know if a double hung all black aluminum window that looks great? Thanks
Hi, thanks for your comment. They do great in Houston and we are terribly hot and humid. Just make sure it's a high quality brand. The cheap stuff won't last. Jeff
I can tell you that the dark bronze sitting next to the black is very difficult to tell apart. The reason I like black better is because all windows will begin to fade over time when they're exposed to sun. If you start black you end up with dark bronze after 10 years. If you start with dark bronze you end up with dark BROWN after 10 years.
@@HoustonWindowExperts which video? I have been watching your channel trying to get educated on fiberglass. How does it compare with frame profile width, durability, and thermal performance. Pros and cons etc. I haven't found anything yet. Please advise. Thank you and great videos.
