Quick question here – I’m installing impact resistant, hurricane proof doors and windows on a house I’m building on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. My choices at the moment are Anderson and Eagle. I can’t see a whole lot of difference except Andersen is quite a bit more expensive, i.e. – their French Doors are about $1700 more expensive than Eagle’s. Any voices of experience most appreciated. Thanks in advance to anyone who writes in.
Edited 9/5/2007 11:49 am ET by bayouelton
Edited 9/5/2007 11:49 am ET by bayouelton
Edited 9/5/2007 4:01 pm ET by bayouelton
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I'm assuming you mean AndersEn?
Ummmm, I'm sure that's probably correct, but according to Southeastern Doors & Windows the contractor who is going to install the doors is named John Anderson.
There is a regional manufacturer named AndersOn somewhere, I believe. Important to know which you're getting.
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How are you buying those AndersEns?
Through the installer or through a stocking dealer.
Also check on what is included with an order say for instance screens?
Try to be sure you are comparing apples - apples, not watermelons.
Either are a decent window from my experience, though for same price I would normally go with Andersens.
Part of what you buy with a window is the servicing dealer. I have never seen a window order that was perfect, so how well they deal with errors is important, but Andersen probably gets it right more than most.
But I did notice they were more expensive than I'd planned last time I used them. All windows have gone up a lot lately it seems.
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My experience with Eagle has been very positive, but Piffin's comment is right on so that is def. something to consider.
Actually AndersEn owns Eagle!
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http://www.americanexecutive.com/spotlights/sl_05_07_OE_EagleWindow.aspWorth a read on Eagle
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Thanx...The only place I've ever seen them was out west, when on vacation. .View Image