Curious what are the best replacement windows on the market? We understand, this is a bold title and we’ll be the first to admit it — there is no definitive answer as to who or what brand is the best.
Certainly there are many opinions; for instance lots of consumers look to Consumer Reports for the best window ratings. However, it is important to be aware that consumer reports doesn’t test the best windows necessarily, they only test windows they have access to, i.e. ones from Home Depot, Lowes, etc.
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Best Rated Replacement Windows
If you spend enough time in the online forums you do see a pattern as to what many industry insider opinions say is the best quality replacement windows. The following are our picks for the best on the market.
Best Wood Windows
These are four strong candidates for the best wood clad replacement window on the market. There are other quality products in this material, but these are our favorites.
Andersen 400 Series
Marvin Ultimate Series
Loewen Wood Clad
Pella Architect Series
Additional Top Rated Wood Clad Windows
Best Vinyl Windows
Here are eight strong candidates for the best vinyl replacement window on the market, four on the West Coast and four available on the East Coast.
West Coat Vinyl Windows
Anlin Coronado Series
Amerimax Craftsman Portrait Series
Simonton 5500 Series
East Coat Vinyl Windows
Okna 500 Series
Soft-Lite Elements
Gorell 5300
Sunrise Restoration
Additional Top Rated Vinyl Options
Best FiberglassWindows
These are three top candidates for the best fiberglass replacement window on the market, all from nation manufacturers that should have a distributor in your area.
Marvin Infinity
Milgard Ultra
Marvin Integrity
Additional Top Rate Fiberglass Windows
Best Value In Class
Wood Clad: Marvin Ultimate
Vinyl: Okna 500
Fiberglass: Marvin Integrity
Aluminum: Milgard
Best Aluminum Windows
These are three top candidates for the best aluminum replacement window on the market, the last two from nation manufacturers that should have a distributor in your area.
