Replacement window recommendations?

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Gdog

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In SE MI; house is a bit over 20 years old, original builder windows are cheap and need replacement.

Looking for quality and value; i.e. highest R capability and noise attenuation as possible w/o taking out a large loan..

Anyone have experience w/these guys? http://www.windowuniversedetroit.com/prices.htm

TIA!
 

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My preference is a window with a fiberglass frame. The fiberglass has about the same expansion/contraction ratio as the glass, so it puts less stress on things through the seasons. This should make the seal on any gas-filled glass assembly last longer before it leaks.

Fiberglass can be had with smooth surfaces, or on the inside, a wood-grain, so you can stain and finish like wood if you prefer.
 

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My preference is a window with a fiberglass frame. The fiberglass has about the same expansion/contraction ratio as the glass, so it puts less stress on things through the seasons. This should make the seal on any gas-filled glass assembly last longer before it leaks.

Fiberglass can be had with smooth surfaces, or on the inside, a wood-grain, so you can stain and finish like wood if you prefer.
So something like the Elevate line at Marvin; yes?
 
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