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The frame is still relatively slim some contractors say flimsy , which allows for more glass, but sacrifices performance in the process. It does achieve a. The frame though is a bit worrisome in terms of its overall longevity. The Mezzo does have some nice options such as some decent interior and exterior color options.
It also comes with a high-quality extruded screen. The Mezzo should be energy star qualified, but the frame won't support a triple pane glass option. This should be an indication to consumers of the overall construction and durability of the window. Not a bad window for low end budgets, but there are better windows out there for consumers looking to maximize long term value. Learning a lot about windows as a first time home owner. Because our house is not in our view a forever home, we have been getting Alside Mezzos.
However, we noticed that one company RWT Windows uses their own installers and sell Alside Mezzos as custom configured and rebranded windows they upgraded glass package and added foam inside two chambers of the frame. Another company Cincinnati Window and Door simply said they sell Alside Mezzos and use Alside-trained factory installers. Which is the better option to continue? For what it's worth, we noticed that the interior caulking by the Alside guy was far smoother and more uniform.
He also redid our J-channels saying that that's what Alside recommends. RWT reseller said that it's not necessary. So I suspect that the install quality is better with Alside-trained factory installers. Is that a correct assumption? At that price point, is there a better option? Thank you! However, this is a pretty generic term. I would rely on the online reviews as the best indication as to quality — I quickly checked both companies and they both seem to get excellent reviews, but my check was pretty quick so please google [rwt windows Cincinnati reviews] and [Cincinnati Window and Door reviews] for a head to head comparison.
I will look into providers of the other types of windows you recommended. I too struggle with the price. They offer Mezzo windows. That's why their prices are so low.
I'm not bagging on Hyundai, btw : just pointing out that it's not a high end car I live in Missouri - the windows are made in Ohio.
I have another bid today - SEE Attachment. There is nothing wrong with any of my existing window frames that is visible on the outside.
The attached bid is for a basic Alside mezzo alside I have looked at the info on the website regarding window costs Thanks again. I might put this one in the hopper and get one or two more bids Live in SW Missouri. Windows are Mezzo Alside that have been tweaked by the owner and he calls the window by another name.
He tells me it is comparable to the ClimaTech Elite with a. Windows are made in Akron, OH. Said they make their own windows in Toledo, Ohio. They seem to be nationwide. Reviews all over the place. The second company sent someone to my home and said they would email a quote. Still waiting on that quote. Thanks for your input Dane. I think prices have gone into loony land in the past 6 months. The Alside Mezzo is a mid range window and I just don't see how it's being bid out at that prices Ohio has lots of options and I think you need to continue your search.
Here is my list of good and great windows: [List Redacted -- contact us directly Dane or Tim for our good and great windows list. I've had quite a few come out that range from 27k window world to 55k del mar for 37 windows. A large part of the price 4 large cathedral windows at the front, which some companies won't even touch. It has a. Do you think this is a solid window for the price? What worries me most is the VT on the window is. Is that going to be too dark? We are going from old aluminum windows that probably have a vastly higher VT.
Thanks in advance! That quote from the Anlin Del Mar rep is pretty out of control. If you feel comfortable with the Alside Mezzo and the installation team, then good on you.
As far as the VT rating, this is mostly a function of the glass. So your old aluminum windows with clear glass let in tons of light and tons of heat. The newer windows will filter out those UV rays, and some light. I can't really answer whether that will bug you or not unfortunately.
It's a very personal sort of reaction, but it will be much more energy efficient and keep your rooms and homes much more comfortable in those hot months, which is probably worth the loss of a bit of light. OR recommend a window that may be a better choice in that price range? Thanks in advance for your help! The Mezzo and the VantagePointe are comparable windows, solid mid range vinyl windows. If those were my choices, I would switch from window to the company doing the install.
This will makes a much bigger difference than the subtle differences in those windows. Could you find something better in that price range I would think so.
Make sure they sell Soft-Lite though as some branches have moved to Alside. There should also be a Sunrise dealer and the Sunrise Classic or just Sunrise is an excellent window. Had one estimate of Waiting for an estimate for Okna from a vendor who replaced 3 windows okna 9 Years ago. Thought of getting Window world to give an estimate but after reading a lot of reviews, their product is not as strong it seems.
Is it worth getting an estimate from them? Champion is coming out on Wednesday but I hear they are high pressure. Do you have an opinion on how we might proceed?
Thanks, Renita Renita - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Renita, I suggest once you get all of your bids, you send them my way and I can help you sort through them. This is the best way to compare apples-to-apples. I will say this, your move date points to a lower end window from the perspective of ROI. Some buyers do put a premium on quality products, especially if you keep the documentation for Okna windows for instance.
I've received a few quotes and to say the least it's confusing. I'm waiting to get quotes from Champion, Pella, and one other local company that uses Simonton. From everything that I read here's what I've gathered so far: All of the quotes so far seem a bit pricey for the products being offered.
All of the windows seem to be fairly decent windows depending on who you ask. But overall they seem to be rated as ok mid tier windows. Mezzo and Reilabilt on paper seem fairly comparable and were the ones that I was leaning towards.
But are these good options? Some other key things to take in consideration: This is our 1st home and we've been here for 6 years and will probably only be here another 6ish years. Trying to get the best bang for the buck within about a 15K to 20K budget on a cash out refi. So really looking to maintain the integrity and value of the home without killing the budget. So are there other better windows in the same price point that should be considered? If Mezzo and Reliabilt are good practical options for this project, what would be a fair price range?
Is it a good idea to have the 3pc window converted to a single panel better on cost, but the wood that frames out the 2 side windows flanking the center picture have to be cut? Is it important to stick with a window that is "virgin vinyl", and if so at what percent? This seems to be a big sticking point that some sales people push, but is this fact or just marketing?
Loca installer with good reviews, knows the product, etc. The Alside Mezzo is a decent middle of the road window which should be solid for a decade plus. No sense in spending a ton of money if you're not going to be around to appreciate it come year The only thing I will say about converting the three piece to the single piece is to make sure that the installer feels that the Mezzo frame can support the added weight across the longer span.
Nearly all reputable companies use similar vinyl material. It's really about how they are extruded that makes a big difference in terms of strength, fit, tolerance, etc. All of that comes in the production line process. Zen Windows Nirvana Hello! We are located in Wisconsin and looking to replace 13 original to the home windows and one picture window. We have received over five but because this is a rental property of ours, have narrowed it down to the companies offering mid-range windows as we don't wan't or need top of the line.
But most of the reviews are from , so could it possible they have made improvements to the construction? Also, because this is a local contractor, the warranty of install isn't lifetime. Do the spacer upgrade if you want, but not a big deal either way. Air infiltration is based on the type of window, glass package, grids, there are a bunch of factors involved. Just make sure the Zen branch has a good reviews on their work.
The first 14 windows would be Mezzo, we have been provided a quote for both double and triple pane windows for all but the last 3 listed due to size they would be double.
We are looking at replacing all of our windows. Is this reasonable? I have seen some of your reviews regarding Alside as being, shall i say adequate. Is there a window that you prefer that would still be reasonably priced? See if you can have them break the bid down into windows and installation. It is true that my opinion of Alside is that the windows are adequate but not great. The mid range option from the first six brands and the premium options from the last three.
Tim - Site Editor - from Alside Mezzo Quote I am replacing some double hung wood windows, along with some storm windows. These are the original windows and besides them being completely inefficient, they are all fogged up inside. I have 19 windows in all and want decent energy efficient windows that rerun no upkeep. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Beatrice - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Beatrice, the bid on the Simonton series is ridiculously high.
The Alside Mezzo is an okay middle of the road window and with professional installation that sounds like its not a bad option given what your looking for. The Duraweld series isn't bad, but I don't quite know enough about it to really give a strong opinion. I'd stick to the Alside Mezzo or if you want a premium window, I'd keep looking. Dane - Site Editor - from Alside Mezzo Basement Windows We have 6 replacement windows, all encased in steel, which makes for a costlier project.
Here is what we have so far. Dane - Site Editor - from Alside Mezzo vs. Viwintec Ultra Hi, I'm searching for 4 mid grade vinyl windows and have received a bunch of quotes that I wrote down below to get your take on.
Thanks so much in advance for any advice that you may have. I would give the nod to the lowest quote you have in the Kensington Kingston. After that I would go with the Alside Mezzo. I'm not a huge fan of the Mezzo, but it's air infiltration numbers are impressive. Apex Windows Hi Tim, I came across your blog tonight about replacement windows and wanted some insight if possible. We live in a suburb in Carmel, Indiana about 20 min north of Indianapolis. We live in a subdivision where vinyl windows are the norm and we built the house 23 years ago.
We have a sq foot house. The windows we have that were installed by the builder were low end and need replacements. We have a variety of window sizes with many being over the normal benchmark. We are looking at replacing 30 windows We have 3 bids Apex If we are not the advertiser their bid goes up to 28k. All part of their high pressure sales team.
They have been in business for 30 years. Window source The distributor has been in business for 3 years and is located about 15 min from our home.
His bid is 19, We plan on being in the house for more years. It is a lot of money and we want to make an informed decision. I appreciate any help you may offer! If I had to choose, I'd say the Alside Mezzo of the bids you have thus far. Apex tends to be gimmicky and not a particularly good window in my estimation.
The fact that you're moving in 5 to 7 years puts a different spin on my answer though. Most windows, even sub par windows, are fine for that period of time. So the question becomes do you put the cheapest window in that you can find? If this is what you want to do, I'd go to Window World and see what kind of a price quote you can get. If you decide to get a better quality window, then I would suggest searching around to see if the following window brands are available from a local company: Sunrise, Soft-Lite, Polaris, Vytex, and Zen windows.
Their mid range offerings should offer you the best value for your buck. Tim - Site Editor - from Alside Mezzo vs. The property is located in El Paso, TX. Thank you for your time. I would definitely give the nod to the Alside Mezzo over the Window Mart model. In general, it makes more sense to go with a product from a company that is a national window manufactuer, as opposed to a smaller outfit like Window Mart. This isn't always the case, but the Alside Mezzo is a solid mid range vinyl window.
I can't say this for sure about the series. MI Greetings, we're looking for a good quality mid range vinyl windows and have a number of bids so far. The project consists of 3 sliding glass doors, a 1 french door, and 8 window openings of various sizes.
Both of these are much better windows than the Alside in my opinion and probably the ones I would suggest going with. Dane - Site Editor - from Alside Mezza vs. Okna Series Dane, we recently acquired an older home near Cincinnati that is in desperate need of new casement windows. Most of the frames are rotten. We are going to start by replacing the front window. We have a number of quotes that are all over the board. My husband and I are leaning towards the Alside Mezzo because of the price and the great reviews for the installers.
However, it looks like some people don't think these windows are very good. If that is true, can you give us a recommendation or two for reasonably priced windows for an older home. A middle ground between these two would be ideal. Cathy - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Cathy, your bids are on the opposite ends of the price spectrum, thats for sure.
I think the Renewal bid is too high, but I would keep looking for a window that is better than the Alside Mezzo. Okna windows would be one option -- they have a Series that is a nice mid range window. Also, Soft-Lite and Sunrise have dealers in Ohio. Both these company's mid range vinyl windows are quite good and should be an excellent fit for what you are looking for. EnergyWall's EnergyWeld As a novice replacement window buyer, your site has been so helpful, thank you.
Would love your advice on my situation please I have 22 wood casement windows to replace half are badly rotted; rest in decent shape : 7 triples, 2 doubles, 2 singles, 7 picture, 4 awning.
Plus 3 patio doors and 4 2-lite sliders in a porch. I estimate being in this home another years. I am looking at a decent vinyl replacement, and with so many windows, the best overall return on investment.
I got a quote from Zen which is higher and their online way of doing business isn't ideal for someone like me who has a lot of questions and variables. I like the look of the Alside thinner frame but see from your posts that EnergyWeld is thought to be a better quality window.
What are your thoughts about this scenario and are there any other brands I should be considering? Many thanks in advance! Michelle - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Michelle, the EnergyWeld is the better window—better tolerances, better sill, better features.
Plus it's less expensive! The Mezzo doesn't offer as much long term investment value as the EnergyWeld in my opinion. My pick would be for Sunrise over both of these, but it doesn't sound like that's a possibility. Still the EnergyWeld is a nice unit. Norandex X Hi. I liked your website, so i thought i would write. FYI, I sent this same email to Dane.
We are looking to replace 12 windows in our sunroom in Dunwoody, GA Atlanta metro area. Are either of these good options? What about the prices? Any suggestions? Denise - Homeowner - from [Site Editor's Answer] Denise, in my book, neither of these options is very good.
The Alside Mezzo uses a fairly weak frame and bad design with loose tolerances. The Norandex X is much the same, it's an Atrium window that is relabeled, and not quite up to what I would ever consider putting in my own home. Sunrise, Okna, Soft-lite, Polaris, Zen, Vytex, and Ideal all make much better windows with better tolerances, as well as sturdier frames and sills.
Most make an entry level window that I would avoid, but their mid range offerings are all very solid and should serve you well. I would say get 2 or 3 bids from local companies that carry these windows and send me the bids -- I'll give you my two cents on what sounds like the best option. We live in Houston, TX: Note - all windows are cardinal glass low e , single hung windows. U factor and SHGC are very close for all options.
NT Exec. Note - Alside has a 1 year warranty on installation services and they use their own installation crews. All have limited lifetime warranty on windows, but the NT firm installing Allstate siding and windows in Houston offers a lifetime installation warranty. Would appreciate any advice you have! NT windows have a solid reputation and the Presidential is a good vinyl window.
I don't know much about Allstate siding and windows in Houston, but they do seem to have some pretty solid online reviews and they have been in business for quite some time. See what they say. Check out this article for more information on the whole negotiating process. Exact same price for 17 Allside Mezzo. Energyweld looks like a better product , foam filled frame, hidden double hung latches, etc. What do you think. The ratings beat Mezzo hands down.
See what he says. Then I'd go ahead and have him put in the Energyweld Window. From what I know about it, it's quite a nice window. If you get a chance, let me know how it turns out! I wasn't going to finance it anyway.
I am in St. Louis MO, right now 20 degrees. House is a freezer. Minus 20 wind chill yesterday. At least it should warm up by then, somewhat. If all goes well on the install , I will write back tell you the details. Mark and Kathy - Homeowner - from Alside Mezzo vs. SoftLite Barrington Hey- Looking for a little feedback on my quotes thus far. Located in Southern Ohio. I have 10 windows to replace.
I have 3 bids so far, with 1 more scheduled for a few days from now Polaris Dealer. I guess I need some help sorting through them. Is it worth the price jump? Also, Should I just spring for 2 casements? Worth paying for full screens? Matthew - Homeowner - from [Matthew's Reply] Hi Matthew, so if you aren't planning to stay in the house longer than 10 years, then the equation changes quite a bit. That's a good price on the product and it's definitely not a bad window.
If the spread was more, I would consider the Vinyl Kraft Option. You are correct that the Elements is the winner of the bunch and actually you have a good bid on that one as well. But I don't think it's worth it with your time frame. As far as screens go, I think it's worth it to get a full screen, but that's just because I open my windows quite a bit and want the convenience. Totally a lifestyle call in my opinion.
Which just leads me towards the elements if I am going to go towards that end of the spectrum. Only plus is that the Polaris has a 54" double hung, and I don't have to deal with a slider.
Thoughts on the Polaris vs the elements? I think I might give the nod to the Elements, but it is right up there. That's a great window and a great price. Vista Panorama I emailed you before about recommendations and ended up getting several more quotes. I have four windows by the way. This is my first time buying windows and I want a good deal along with a decent window. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
I would throw out the Preservation Bid and Pella bids to start out, as well as the Radiance Plus and Polar Seal never heard of these last two and why go with a window that has that little visibility The Vista bids and the Alside bid are both solid. The Polaris is stellar and I like the energy efficiency upgrade—if that upgrade is worth the extra money then you should consider this one for sure.
The double hung has a. The AR90 option is a glass package, correct? I would talk with the salesperson to determine whether that upgrade is worth it or not. I do think I would end up going with the Sunrise myself.
They make a great window and they are a very reputable manufacturer. Dane - Site Editor - from Alside Mezzo Bid Hello, have been reading your website, thank you for all the great information.
The issue I'm having is some of the vinyl brands you recommend are not in our area. We live in the Moline, IL area and I would like your recommendation on mid range vinyl replacements for: double-hung and a quad casement window. Also replacing a patio door with French doors. I have researched all kinds of windows and really who knew it would be this difficult.
A few years back replaced lower level double hung windows with the BEST vinyl our contractor recommended- they ended up seeming cheap as one would not stay closed at top without being locked from day 1.
Most windows come standard with double-strength glass for an exceptionally strong barrier. Interlocking meeting rails and thickset multi-chambered extrusions add to the structural integrity. Multi-layer weatherstripping, a compression bulb seal and drop-in glazing mean your windows will be energy efficient.
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