MI Windows, but so far I haven't heard of any...time will tell.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2026
Wisconsin Replacement Windows
Hi Dane, my wife and I recently bought an older home in WI and we're looking to upgrade our windows. So, ere are a few details: we live in Wisconsin and have a total of 18 total windows; of which (14) are 30" wide x 69" high. other (4) are roughly 24" wide x 48" high. Patio Door: 32" wide x 80" high; exterior hinge going to our deck.
Our style is double-hung; no grid. Either vinyl or fiberglass windows? Also, our goal is to find a balance of investment to provide energy savings, comfortable home, and sound-dampening improvement. Yet, we don't want to break the bank. As well, Live in urban environment and can be loud. We recently received a quote from Marvin for $47k for their Ultrex line and nearly fell out fo my chair. Then we got a bid from Abby Home Windows for $28K for the Provia Endure window series. Thanks for the help to navigate the sea of window options out there.
Shawn - Homeowner - from 2025
[Site Editor's Answer]
Shawn and Julie, I think you have some very good options in your location. If you don't need to break the bank, then stick with good to great vinyl windows -- I'll send you my list for WI. Additionally, I have heard good things about Abby Home and they sell the ProVia brand, which is quite good. So, I would say you have a solid bid in that. Now, let's get three more good bids and then make the decision. Sound like a plan?!
Dane - Site Editor - from 2025
Abby Home vs Simonton
I'm replacing most of my windows with new construction windows as part of residing mt house (I have access to the flanges). The original 21 year old Capitol Windows are junk. I have a 13 year old addition with Builder's First Source windows that seem ok (they're staying). I tried to match the Builder's First Source windows and ended up with two MI windows in the garage. They seem ok, but it's hard to tell, since it's a garage.
The contractor has priced out Simonton Pro-Finish Master and Viwinco Choice Windows. The Simonton is more expensive and I assume they better... are they? Is the difference significant? My neighbor used Abby Home windows and they look very nice - any word on them?
Martin - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Response]
Martin, the Simonton ProFinish Master window is a solid vinyl window, better than the ProFinish Builder and with a fewer nice features that don't come standard on the ProFinish Contractor (the ProFinish is available in three levels or options).
Viwinco offers two new construction windows, the S-Series and the Builder's Choice, I'm assuming that your contractor is referring to the latter option. The Simonton option is going to be better then the Viwinco. Simonton is a bigger company and you will have more options if something does go wrong. Sure, you might pay more for the Simonton, but it's a better long term option that I would hop will provide better value over the life of the windows.
To the best of my knowledge, Abby Home uses ProVia windows and these are better than anything from Simonton or Viwinco. So definitely get a bid from them - I'm assuming its going to be quite a bit more expensive so that will have to be factored in. As always, whoever you choose, make sure they do a thorough job installing the windows as that's half the battle.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2023
Abby vs Alside
Dane, hey, were in Wisconsin (finally warming up, so excited) and I'd like to get your take on the following bids, which includes tax, materials, labor, and haul away. And it's for 14 windows fyi.
Marvin Essential Windows (local dealer): $17300
ProVia Aspect (Abby Home): $8500
Alside 3100 series (triple pane from David Exteriors (sp?)): $7200
Jim - Homeowner - from 2020
[Site Editor's Answer]
Jim, of the three, I would definitely say the ProVia Aspect for an extra $1300 over the Alside is the way to go. They Aspect is a very good window and ProVia as a brand is also very good. Alside makes an okay window, but not on the same level as Soft-Lite or Okna Windows, but still very good. Abby Windows and Exteriors is a good outfit with great reviews. See if Abby will come down off their price at all. I'd use the Alside bid as leverage vs Abby to drive and drive down their price.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2020
Competing Replacement Window Price Quotes
Need to replace 11 double hungs, plus a double casement. I don't need the best windows out there, but also want a window that will hold up for the next 20 years. I have a quote on a ProVia Endure window and a Simonton Prism Platinum. Nearly the exact same price, with the Endure from Abby Home just slightly less than the Simonton.
The Simonton bid is from a highly reviewed contractor and Abby Home is well reviews and has their own certified installers.
Alice - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Response]
Alice, the ProVia Endure is better than the Simonton Prism Platinum. Both are good windows though. Assuming you like the Abby Home team and have checked their online reviews etc. this is what I would go with. Okay, so I just went and checked out Abby Home and they are the winner here - probably by a lot. I am currently building my Abby Windows And Exteriors Reviews webpage so I will be sure to post this on the page for others to understand their products and general pricing structure.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2019
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