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   rez | Sep 10, 2005 06:18pm | #1

   Greetings z,
   as a first time poster Welcome to Breaktime.

   Here are a few old threads dealing with the Integrity windows.  53094.1     9301.1    16410.26

   This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.

   Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.

   In the event you fail to receive the information you desire, you might find it in the archives.

   If you scroll down in the lower left corner of your screen there is a search function that will take you to previous threads dealing with whatever you type in the search bar.

   If you type in 'Integrity window'  or other keywords of the subject matter you'll get a supply of data from those old threads.

   Cheers

    

    

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   znailer | Sep 17, 2005 07:11am | #6

   thanks for the info, i appreciate it.

   z

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   rez | Sep 17, 2005 07:16am | #8

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   IdahoDon | Sep 11, 2005 06:38am | #2

   If you don't mind vinyl then you may like the Integrity. I've installed a couple dozen of the integrity windows and haven't been real impressed with the product and how they look and feel after being trimmed out.  They are probably a step above a typical vinyl, but they aren't in the same class as a top of the line window.  The windows do have fiberglass reinforcement in the plastic, but they are not the same as a true fiberglass frame. The way Integrity builds the interior wood jamb isn't all that spectacular--about like tacking a simple jamb on a vinyl.   To me it's still in the class with plastic windows.

   
   

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   Edited 9/10/2005 11:40 pm ET by IdahoDon

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   znailer | Sep 17, 2005 07:15am | #7

   thanks for the reply. what would be your first choice of manfacturer? i read a big discussion on integrety and lots of comments kind of dissing most windows, including anderson, pella, etc.

   z

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   IdahoDon | Nov 06, 2005 01:42am | #9

   "...what would be your first choice of manfacturer?"

   The regular aluminum clad Marvins, Anderson, or others in that range are my choice of windows for paint or stain grade instillations.

   Best of luck,

   Don 

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   McFish | Sep 11, 2005 06:07pm | #3

       I've installed one houseful of Integrity and I'll agree with Idaho Don that they are one step above vinyl.  I found that the frames wont take much of an impact which may be important if you have kids with baseballs or the like.

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   TGNY | Sep 12, 2005 04:28pm | #4

   Appropriate question, being the Integrity repairman was just here. I recently installed about 40 of them. I agree somewhat with the other replies but I might still recommend them depending on your requirements. I spent alot of time researching and comparing Andersen, Weathershield, Pella, Bonneville, Kolbe, etc. Not saying the Integrity's are necessarily better but they seemed to be the best bang for the buck for my needs.
   The pros:
   The IGU is a Marvin and has a good rating, with few seal leakage issues according to the window forums/reviews. There isn't too much plastic on the inside, so if you want natural wood, as I did, they are better than most. I have DH, awnings and sliders and they all operate smoothly. The fiberglass exterior can be painted unlike vinyl or aluminum another criteria for my choice. Marvin came out and serviced one sticking window and some faulty screen hardware promptly.

   The cons:
   The screen fastening attachment is a plastic plunger which is very flimsy and can(will) come off the screen. The locking cam is pretty basic, I would prefer it be a little beefier. The screen doors are also flimsy, but they are top mounted, so at least they don't get stuck in a bottom track. And the one thing that pizzed me off is that the wood color match was pretty bad on a set of french doors with sidelites.

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   znailer | Sep 17, 2005 07:08am | #5

   thanks for your reply