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Old 10-16-2012, 08:27 AM   #1
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Gienow or Euroline windows

Building a new house, trying to figure out whats a good reliable brand to go with.
We are just going to go with white vinyl, but doesn't want to just use any low end windows. Prefer a quality product thats durable and achieve good energy performance
Our contractor uses Gienow for all of his jobs. How good are they? I have heard Euroline is one of the best ones in town, how do gienow window compares to them in terms or quality and cost?

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Euroline does make a high quality vinyl window, they have a bolder frame which looks like a wood frame. However they are more expensive. On a average home with standard windows Gienow would cost in and around $10-15000, Euroline would be in the $20-25000 range. It comes down to budget,looks,color and features

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Are you building to stay in long term?
Do you like the look of one more then the other?

I highly doubt you will notice $10000 in quality/energy difference between them.I believe the above questions would be more important factors in deciding between the two

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Have you checked out Starline?
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Thanks for the quick responses.

We are planning to stay for long term, that’s why would prefer a better quality window and not the builders spec home grade windows.
Sounds like Euroline is overall a better window, but might not warrant the extra cost.
I have not check out Euroline or Starline in person, will probably do so to compare the style.

Mj39 is right on the money, Gienow window quote came in between $10-15k.
Just wondering can we do better quality with the same cost, or is Gienow the best in this price range.
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To stay in that price range Gienow and Starline would be my choices for a vinyl window. Both should be very competitive price wise as well
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are these the typical sliding ones or the hand cranking ones?
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what about Centra? are they the same calibre? I used them to replace first floor of my house and they seem ok to me, but im no window scientist.
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are these the typical sliding ones or the hand cranking ones?
these are casement type, hand crank ones that opens 90 degree.
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To stay in that price range Gienow and Starline would be my choices for a vinyl window. Both should be very competitive price wise as well
Is there anything in between Euroline and Gienow/Starline?
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Is there anything in between Euroline and Gienow/Starline?
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Must be, however they would most likely be smaller companies. I haven't dealt with anyone in between.

I have/do deal with Starline,Euroline and Pella(most expensive out of the group $40-50000 depending on features)
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i used to work for eurolines glass supplier. if you can afford them, by all means get your windows done from them.
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