Our Soft-Lite windows reviews offers user opinions on Soft-Lite windows, both replacements and new construction. Discover what these replacement windows cost and find out what homeowners and industry insiders think of their product lines and how they stack up to other manufacturers.
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Soft-Lite Windows Reviews | #1
I now use the Okna and the Soft-Lite as my go to windows, although it used to be the Simonton 5500. I feel that the Okna and Soft-Lite windows are more energy efficient with better air infiltration numbers. My customers are very satisfied with the change for the most part. response also says the same thing.
Dale – Window Deler – from 2011
Soft-Lite Windows Reviews | #2
I am currently looking at the Elements and LS Series and they seem very similar to me. The glazing for the LS is an upgrade for about $20 per window, while it comes as a standard feature on the Elements — called the Edgetech Super Spacer. The Elements has a single tilt and lock mechanism and if you reverse the lock you can tilt the double hung sashes. There is a cove / bead design on the outside of the Elements, which I think makes it better looking up close. From the street, you really can’t tell. The Soft-Lite warranty on the Elements includes glass breakage, it is also available for the LS but at additional cost. I think the Elements is $50 more than the LS per window than the LS.
Rick – Homeowner – from 2010
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Soft-Lite Elements Reviews | #3
I think that the Elements Super Spacer system is better than the LS Intercept Spacer and the Elements have a Better View screen that comes standard. The Elements looks better than the LS (IMO) with the cove exterior and the tilt and lock feature. Having said that, I still like the LS a lot and if you do get some of the upgrades they can be close in price – depending on what the dealer charges for upgrades, features etc. If I had to choose one upgrade on the LS it would definitely be the Sper spacer, as well as the Better View screen. I would have either of these windows in my house for sure.
Gary – Industry Insider – from 2010
Soft-Lite Windows Reviews | #4
I’ve installed lots of Soft-Lite series – Bainbridge, Barrington, Imperial Classics. But the overwhelming percentage of our jobs is with the Imperial LS. It’s my favorite window from there, but the Bainbridge and Classic are nice as well. The Elements and LS are fairly similar (exceot for the cove/bead frame, locking system, Super spacer and screen track which are standard for the Elements). I’d say the best vinyl product on the market right now is The Elements.
The Imperial Pro is the older Imperial model and is the older brother of the Barrington and Bainbridge Series. It’s a bit dated, but has good performance numbers and is a good replacement window that has minimal glass loss. The Imperial Pro still offers lots of option, has a fantastic sill and comes with a standard locking screen on all double hungs. More importantly, the Imperial Classic and Pro tends to be sold by smaller dealers and contractors that offer competitive pricing. The Imperials have slightly higher DP ratings than the Bainbridge Series.
Mike – Window Installer – from 2009
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