Planned to order windows last week but still struggling with which brand to buy. I had decided on the Andersen Woodright series. However, after looking over the Gorell windows, I’m wondering if they might be a better choice. Can you guys weigh in on this?
Thanks,
Michael
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Well, to be perfectly honest, I'd never heard of Gorell, so I did a quick google to see if I had missed some revolutionary new company or something.
You do realize that you seem to be comparing apples and oranges, right? The Gorell units are all vinyl, whereas the Andersens are vinyl-clad wood. Gorell also appears to be a small, local company based in Indiana, while Andersen is one of the oldest, largest, most respected names in the window business. That in and of itself is worth something IMO.
What exactly is drawing you to Gorell vs the hundreds of other small vinyl window manufacturers out there?
Bob
"What exactly is drawing you to Gorell vs the hundreds of other small vinyl window manufacturers out there?"
You mentioned that the Gorell windows are all vinyl while the Andersens are clad. That issue is exactly what caused me to hesitate before ordering the Andersens. There's been a lot of discussion here lately about the effects of temperature on dissimilar materials...like you find in wood-clad windows. That, plus some "research" on my own, has prompted me to look for an all-vinyl window from a quality manufacturer. Gorell appears to fill the bill, but I've only seen pictures of them so far. I'm hoping someone here might have some personal experience with their products.New knowledge is priceless.
Used knowledge is even more valuable.
I can't speak to the scientific effects of expansion and contraction of dissimilar materials. I can, however speak to Andersen's windows being around for years, with very few problems, and with a top-notch record of the company taking care of any warranty claims that do crop up.
That being said, you'll find that all-vinyl windows are typically used in two applications- replacement (slide-in) applications and inexpensive production homes. Something must be driving the higher quality builders toward wood-based units.
Bob
That being said, you'll find that all-vinyl windows are typically used in two applications- replacement (slide-in) applications and inexpensive production homes. Something must be driving the higher quality builders toward wood-based units.
Bob, I install plenty of vinyl windows in the rain forest along with vinyl siding and metal roofing, all of which equal low maitanence, not nessecaraly inexpensive construction. John
Would that be the rainforests of Borneo, or the rainforest we affectionately call "The Pacific Northwest"??? lol
Bob
That would be SE Alaska, where it REALLY rains, most of the time sideways.
Strange your Gorell post came up this morning. I also posted one asking about the Gorell Company. It never made it to the screen, I must of hit the wrong tab.I hope that's not the sign of the day !!.
I put in Andersen vinyl clad windows in our home about 10 or so years ago, Haven't had any problems with them at all, little fading with the darker color of vinyl (terratone).
I'm looking to replace a attached garage windows here soon & thought vinyl would work better for a garage then a wood window (interior) finish. The old window is aluminum threw-out not good.
Andersen Double hung $260.00 Gorell vinyl $560.00 ( $160.00 extra terratone ) so don't let anyone tell you there a cheap window. 50 year warranty includes glass replacement I'm told.
TOO MUCH LOOT for a Garage Window!!!!!!!!!
http://www.gorell.com/pages/replacement_windows.htm
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Edited 7/26/2007 12:39 pm ET by workdog2