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Stanek Windows Reviews
Explore Stanek Windows reviews on their most popular vinyl windows and doors, including their impact window series.
Company Information: Stanek Windows is based in Cleveland, Ohio and is a regional manufacturer that is available in Ohio and many of the surrounding states through distributors and local companies. They will typically not be available in the western half of the country. Stanek manufactures a number of windows and doors, as well as siding products.
What They Sell: In terms of windows, they offer vinyl, hurricane and wood veneer options. In general, the company makes quite a good window, their hurricane or impact window is quite impressive. In addition, their wood veneer vinyl windows are very nice looking, one of the better looking veneers on the market.
Who Owns Stanek: Great Day Improvements bought Stanek back in 2013 - kinda. Essentially, Great Day Improvements bought the assets and the name, but restructured the company into their company, meaning they don't take on the legal obligations such as warranty claims. This means Stanek doesn't have to honor the warranty claims for products bought before 2013, but they still market windows under their same name.
Warranty Information: Great Day Improvements has said that it will offer some warranty provisions to customers who purchased prior to this date. It's unclear how long the company will extend the warranty provisions to its past customers. At the end of the day, the acquisition by Great Day Improvements is a good thing going forward, providing Stanek better financial backing and resilience during down years.
Company Rating: Stanek Windows gets a out of 5 stars based on 13 consumer reviews below.
Dane - Site Editor - Page Last Updated: March 29, 2023
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Michigan Replacement Windows
We are BEGINNING to investigate window replacement for our home. We are looking at replacing 7 windows plus a patio door. One of the problems I have had has been water pouring in around a couple of windows. I had a roofing guy look at it and he indicated the siding was not properly installed around the window. He caulked and that stopped the leaking. The siding is only about 15 years old but leakage around windows has been a problem.
Here is my question. Will replacing the windows sure up that seal and what kind of future maintenance will be needed? We are concerned about the cost because we are on a fixed income. I am a 70 year old pastor retiring in June. We are located in Michigan.
Bill - Homeowner - from 2022
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Hi Bill. When it comes to water and leaks, you need to get them all shored up to avoid really expensive repairs down the road. As this regards the windows, I would suggest getting lots of bids in order to get lots of opinions on how much repair work is necessary when you take out the windows. It's very possible you will need to get a full frame window installation where they take it back to the frame to properly flash the window and insure no water is getting back behind the window.
Some companies you might want to take a look at include Sunrise, Simonton, Stanek, Ply Gem, Polaris, Wallside, and Wincore. See if any local companies carry these brands and have them come out and give you a bid. I'd get enough bids until you feel like you have good handle on the most judicious way to go forward with your project.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2021
Stanek Windows Reviews
Hello, we need to replace a vinyl window (leaks air, freezes in winter), and request your recommendation. We want a cost-effective choice for our area. I've read much of your reviews, and am getting progressively more confused. Window opening: 76? H x 72 ½? W. We want three equal-size panes, with the two outer panes as moveable casement windows. Window trim throughout the house is white.
Cincinnati weather can reach 100 F in summer, and -10 F in winter. The window faces SW, so gets really hot in the summer? no tree shade. Street noise is not a factor.
Julia - Homeowner - from 2019
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Julia, Soft-Lite, Polaris, Stanek, and Wallside are all vinyl window companies that are based out of Ohio and will have local companies that carry their windows. I've listed the window companies in order of reputation, from best to good. Wallside Windows Reviews
Call up the local companies, get your bids, and see what they offer and what they recommend for your particular project. Nothing you mentioned sounds very complicated. I would recommend going with their mid range vinyl window series and avoid an entry level window. Feel free to send me the bids when you receive them and I'll be more than happy to offer my advice.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2019
Stanek Comfort Guard vs Vista Energy Xtreme
Have bids on the Vista Energy Xtreme and Stanek Comfort Guard Extreme. We are replacing 2 double hung windows and 14 casements. Each of the local companies who gave me the bids have very good reputations. I've only see the Stanek window, but was impressed with the finish and hardware options. I never did see the Vista window because the guy didn't bring out any samples.
The Vista Energy has a repel coating on the glass, while the Stanek does not. The Stanek has a better U value .19, while Vista has a .22. But the Stank uses a pocket sill, which you guys don't seem to like. Trying to decide between the two. Thanks.
Manny - Homeowner - from 2019
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Manny, both the Stanek Comfort Guard<'a> and Vista Energy Xtreme are good quality mid range vinyl windows. I might lean a bit to the Stanek, but these two are generally pretty close. I would shift my thinking from the windows themselves to the installers. Find the better company, installer and I think this will be the difference maker!
Replaced all windows in my home with Stanek windows approx. 7 years ago; on 3 of them the "solar coating" is apparently shrinking/failing and appears wavy. GDI charges a minimum of $100 per window for any kind of "repair" - is there anything I can do myself regarding this coating? I fear eventually all windows will have the same issue, as those failing are on different sides of the house/get different exposure. Thanks for any advice you can offer!
Marilyne, thanks for the email and sorry to hear about your problem. I'm curious whether you have your warranty and what it says specifically about this. You paid extra for your solar coating (I'm guessing) and the fact that it is failing after seven years is distressing. I would go back to the installer and insist that they come look and contact the company and tell them of the problem. They should be able to take pictures on their camera and send them to Stanek.
Tim, I spoke with Toni in Customer Service from Stanek - she will order new glass for my windows today; Great Day Improvements will replace the faulty panes for a one-time charge of $75 (for all 3 plus one more that's gone foggy from what I assume is a broken seal). She couldn't have been more gracious or helpful. I'll let you know when the job's completed; Toni said it would take 4 weeks for the glass to come and then she'll call me to schedule the repair.
Marilyne, that is fantastic, to be honest I thought you'd have to pay quite a bit more than that (technically the company is under no obligation to repair anything since Stanek went out of business...long story). Anyway, it sounds like Great Day Improvements is doing a good job handling their customer service, that's great information to pass along to other consumers!
Hi Tim, Just wanted to let you know my 4 replacement window panes were installed today; if you remember they were Stanek windows with solar film. 1 with the failed film was a double hung top pane, 2 were much bigger panes in multiple-pane windows, and one double hung had a broken seal in the bottom pane so was foggy. All now look good as new.
Marilyn, so good to hear that everything worked out. You would be amazed at the number of stories I hear from consumers where this isn't the case. Good luck in the future!
Champion manufactures a solid vinyl window, probably on par with Simonton and Stanek. They are a second tier window maker, not quite up to the level of an Okna, Softlite, or Gorell.
Stanek makes a decent window, but I don't love the pocket sill. It's a poor design and one that is done to save the manufacturer time and money. It's not a good thing for consumer, especially for those living in areas prone to lots of rain.
I'm trying to decide between Stanek vinyl double hung and the Gorell Timeless ( Gorell Windows Reviews ). They both seem to get good reviews so how do I choose between these?
Melinda, both companies make a good window. Gorell has the better reputation over the Stanek. I think if the window prices are equal I would do the Gorell.
I think Stanek has the better window. It has a DP70, while Gorell has a DP50. ( Window Design Pressure ) Stanek also has the better warrant that covers labor for a lifetime. Gorell's doesn't cover labor. Finally, Stanek uses a reinforced frame and has better cover welds in my opinion.
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Tim - Site Editor - from 2019
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Marilyne - Homeowner - from 2017
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Unfortunately, you may have to pay for the repair, but I would throw a fit about it and see if that helps. I will certainly publish your email, it's actually the first I'm hearing of a solar coating failing. Contact the installer and have them contact Stanek first and see if there is relief there.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2017
Marilyne's Response
While I'm not happy about paying for repairs on what were supposed to be "lifetime" warranted windows, I'm satisfied in shelling out the 75 bucks so I don't have to look at the rippled solar shield any more. Toni said she had heard of the film failing before but that it is a rare occurrence.
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Tim - Site Editor - from 2017
Marilyne's Response
The installer from Great Day Improvements LLC was very efficient. I asked if he had run into many windows with the failed solar film and he said yes, especially the larger panes were prone to failure, and that Stanek was no longer producing windows with the film. Though I'm hoping not to have to replace other panes, the 3 that failed were all on a different side of the house so received drastically different sunlight and weather conditions.
So, fingers crossed because it could just be a matter of time. Installation of the replacement panes cost $75 and was completed in about 45 minutes. Thanks for your interest and advice in this adventure!
Marilyne - Homeowner - from 2017
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Tim - Site Editor - from 2017
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Holden - Contractor - in 2017
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Compare the pocket sill to a true sloped sill like a SoftLite Elements window and the difference is clear. Sure, the Elements is the more expensive window, but it's gonna last a whole lot of time longer.
Michael - Contractor in New Jersey - from 2012
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