Preservation Windows are manufactured by Alside Windows (the company name never appears on the website) and are known as the Preservation Collection (sounds fancy, right?). There are a number of “stand alone” windows like this, including the Apex Insignia II (also made by Alside). While I do like this window, it is often sold at a price point that is too high in my humble opinion. Browse below for all of our Preservation Windows reviews.
Company Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Price Point: 8.0 out of 10
Questions? We’ve got you covered – Bill – Site Editor
Preservation Windows Reviews
The Preservation Collection includes a number of quality parts and components that, when taken together, make a well made unit. For instance, the window uses a block & tackle balance (which I like) but then uses a capture sill (which is decidedly worse than a sloped sill). The Preservation is similar in quality to the Apex Insignia II that I referenced above. I would rate this window a 7.5 out of 10.
Preservation Cost Estimator
Okna Window Costs 400 Series: $675
Anlin Window Costs Mar Vista Series: $700
Simonton Window Costs Daylight Series: $725
Harvey Window Costs Slimline Series: $775
Polaris Window Costs : ThermaWeld Series: $850
Preservation Windows Cost: Zenith Series: $900
PGT Window Costs 400 Series: $950
Preservation Energy Max Window
The Weathertech guy just left and it was a lot more than $41k. I really like the window (Preservation Energy Max Prime) and he did a great job explaining its features. It came to $56,000. So, here is what we ended up with:
+ Apex Energy Solutions Insignia window: $54,000 (with some promotion requirements, e.g., putting a sign in the yard)
+ Window Universe Signature Elite: Quoted $36,000 but we’ve realized the quote is missing some items (e.g., it doesn’t have grids which we currently have and want to continue to have). We estimate that this quote will end up in the low to mid $40’s when the missing items are accounted for.
+ Window Nation Addison Plus: $77,000 with a number of promotions.
+ Weather Techs Preservation Energy Max Prime 7: $56,000; seems like a good window (as you said, similar to the Insignia window)
The warranty seems best with American Weather Techs, followed by Apex and Window Nation; not sure about the details of Window Universe’s warranty. We hired an inspector to check out our current windows (Anderson windows installed in 2001) and he said they are in pretty good shape other than a few small areas with rot. So we don’t need to replace the windows now if we don’t want to.
Now trying to decide if the benefits of much more efficient windows justify the price. Thanks!
Darren – Homeowner – from 2024
Editor Reply
Darren, I’m not sure I would replace the windows if you don’t have to. If you might sell the home in 10 years, you’re not going to recoup your money from that investment. But if the timeline is 15 years or more, then it probably makes sense. I feel like the American Weathertechs is probably the best value of the bids you have. Its kind of my gut telling me this, but I would have this at the top of my list, followed by the Apex bid. I urge you to check out our Preservation windows reviews for additional information.
Bill – Site Editor – from 2024
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