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I have been busy answering window buyers questions on several home improvement forums, since I keep answering the same question I decided to post my answer here. Most people have no idea how to rate windows, what makes one window better than another window?

Rating windows is not as easy as saying one is better than the other one. Consider these things when rating windows:

Looks- which window looks the best to you the owner. Does the window look good viewed from both the inside and the outside?

Function- does the window meet your needs? Do you want the sashes to tilt in for easy cleaning?

Options- does the window company offer the options that you need? How about colors, windows are now sold in several different color both on the inside and the outside. Window screen are now available with several different options.

Maintenance- do you want a window that is easy to clean and does not require any painting or staining?

Warranty- how long is the warranty that they offer? Will the company be around to honor the warranty? Does the warranty cover labor? Is the warranty pro-rated? Do you have to buy replacement parts at an inflated price?

NFRC ratings- Do you care about how good the glass is? DO you understand the benefits of triple pane glass? Do you know the differences between the different spacers? Do you know about Argon gas or Kyrpton Gas? www.nfrc.org

Customer service- will the company handle your window issues in a timely manner. If one of your sashes (glass) breaks how long will it take to get you a new one.

You should check the BBB reports, and several of the other on-line complaint databases to get a feel for what people are saying about a company.

If you have any questions, please post a question and I will try my best to answer it for you. For vinyl replacement windows in MA or RI please see our web-site.