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Crestline Windows Reviews And Prices
Crestline Windows Menards
I bought this house in 2005 an I believe I have crest line windows from Menards and the are wrapped in wood an the wood are in bad shape on a few of them from water getting inside an I notice fogging in between the window on my sliding glass door just was wonder if they could be replaced because they have been like this for years and iv called an got nowhere I seen this page an figured I would say something about them.
Doug - Homeowner - from 2024
[Site Editor's Answer]
Doug, I'm sorry for your troubles. Crestline is a pretty poor performing brand of window. I can send you my list of recommended windows if you are interested in taking a look.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2024
Garage Windows
Dane, first, thank you for you previous advice. I’ve signed a contact to have my upstairs windows replaced with Soft-Lite Imperial LS. Your insights were invaluable. Another question: I’m have a new detached garage built—unheated. I’m looking for an inexpensive single hung window, (new construction) about 30x48. Nothing fancy—purely functional. There are some white vinyl windows out there, but I can’t find any in bronze. I want bronze so that the garage windows match those in the house. Any suggestions for a brand that might sell what I’m looking for?
Mike - Homeowner - from 2020
[Website Editor Reply]
Michael, off hand I don’t know what company in your area is going to have a bronze exterior. I’d start with the big box stores and ask if they can order any of their brands with that color frame.
Definitely ask about the Soft-Lite Barrington series — or whatever there entry level window is.
Milgard sells lots of frame colors, they might have something that could work.
The other thing you could do is buy a HD window like a Ply Gem or Simonton and paint it. It voids the warranty, but it’s a garage window...
Tim - Site Editor - from 2020
[Mike's Reply]
Thank you, Dane. As it happens, HD just had a rebate special, so this weekend I was able to buy a single-hung 30 x 48 bronze vinyl window by Crestline for under $200. Cheapest I could find. There’s definitely an upcharge for any color other than white.
Mike - Homeowner - from 2020
Overall Window Quality
Hi, I called Menard’s to see which companies they handle with regard to wood windows (wood interior/clad exterior). They said they handle Crestline windows. Can you give me your opinion of that brand? Much thanks.
Corrine - Homeowner - from 2017
[Site Editor's Answer]
Corrine, Crestline is NOT considered a very good wood window. I would be very hesitant about buying a lower end wood clad window. They carry a 10 or 15 year warranty, compared with a lifetime warranty on a good vinyl window. From a performance point of view, they will be much less efficient than a good vinyl window. And they are more expensive.
You would be much better off getting a good vinyl window over a wood window. There are some manufacturers who sell vinyl windows with interior laminates that mimics the look of wood—some look quite good, others not so much.
If you are set on wood clad, I would suggest looking at two options. One is the Jeld Wen wood window, which carries a lifetime warranty due to the treatment that the wood undergoes. The other option is the Marvin Integrity fiberglass with the wood clad interior.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2017
[Corrine's Reply]
Thank you for your comments, Dane. Very much appreciated. You mention a vinyl window with interior laminate that mimics the look of wood. Which manufacturers should I consider? We have a higher end home and I fear the look of white vinyl in the room with 5 large windows and 6 upper smaller ones would not look good.
Also an currently getting an estimate from an installer who uses Pella wood windows but you don’t mention them as a good option.
Would appreciate you input of both of the above questions!
Corrine - Homeowner - from 2017
[Site Editor's Answer]
There are not many options in Arizona, I must admit. Normally, I would say Sunrise, Soft-Lite, Okna, and Zen Windows. I would be surprised if you could get any of these where you are though.
I would get bids from Milgard and Amerimax dealers to start with. You may have to settle for an interior color in the vinyl, but ask both of them if they know any brands in Arizona that use an interior vinyl laminate.
As far as Pella goes, I think they are way overpriced myself. They do make a very good high end wood window, but they are very expensive.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2017
Crestline Windows Reviews
I bought a 4-year old house in 1997 that was loaded with Crestline casement Windows and two sets of sliding doors. I have recently had to replace all the window cranks with new ones because they were all stripped out. As if that wasn't bad enough, the sashes started separating from the windows and I discovered that most of the sashes were completely rotten and needed replacing.
This was a major design or manufacturing flaw by Crestline, and I cannot imagine I am the only customer to which this has happened. Then, I called their customer service, and not only was the window out of production, but they said they had only a one year warranty anyway. Basically, they could not stand behind them. Whoever checks caulking on the inside of their relatively new windows? I certainly have never known that to be a general maintenance item!
Also, I had noticed when we first moved into this house in 1997 that the two sets of sliding doors were sticking, and in a few years, were too hard to even open. Eventually, I ended up having to replace them - and spent $7,000 on Andersens, and have been VERY happy with the replacements.
Incidentally, my previous house had a 6' Crestline sliding door which I also had to replace for the same reason, also with an Andersen. Needless to say, any savings gained initially in buying Crestline may end up being lost in the long run because of poor workmanship, design, or both.
Bill - Homeowner - from 2014
Issues With Crestline
My entire house has Crestline double hung windows, which are aluminum clad and were put in around 1993. I never loved them, but there weren't awful. Then not long ago I noticed water stains under some the sills. I took out some of the drywall and realized some of the sashes are rotting. I took the sashes out plus the tracks, and the lower part of the window side rails are rotting too.
There were a bunch of dead potato bugs and spiders, but those shouldn't cause the problems. They're still leaking, and obviously have been for a long time before I noticed. I might try replacing the weather stripping. The house was sprayed with a lifetime coating but I'll look into that. If that isn't the problem then they're just bad windows.
Eric - Homeowner - from 2011
Installer's Take
I've seen a lot of trouble with Crestlines. Not too long ago I was called in to do some repairs and Crestline said they don't make replacement parts for this particular window anymore. It was only a 9 year old window, they should still have parts. I recommend a different brand, there are planty that are cheaper and better.
Chrisopher - Installer in Illinois - from 2011
Condensation Problems
We built a house last year and went with Crestlines. Just a few months and they were leaking and fogging up all the time. Thank you for your Crestline windows reviews, they are certainly helping. They wouldn't honor the warranty, and every time I called I talked to a different person and got a different excuse. I would never use them again.
Jeff - Homeowner in Wisconsin - from 2010
Crestline vs Feldco
Right now I'm looking at Advanced, Feldco, and Champion, and I can't see any real differences between them. They're all nice windows, but a little out of my price range right now.
I'm probably going to go with Crestlines, they seem to be decent and have most of the same features as the premium brands - Andersen and Pella for instance. I'm sure there's a reason they're cheaper, but it's a big savings. It's hard to justify spending that much more.
Sherwin - Homeowner - from 2010
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Customer Endorsement
Our old house had Crestlines. I was happy with them. The new house has Norandex vinyl windows and I've had nothing but trouble. When I try to get Norandex to fix one of the numerous problem, they give me the run around and I've never had any satisfaction with that company regarding the windows. I hope you will add this to your Crestline Windows Reviews webpage for others to see!
Larry - Homeowner - from 2005
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