Alpen Windows
William Dempsey| Posted inGreen Products and Materialson
Hello,
We are planning a new home in Southeastern, Pa. We are located in climate zone 4. I have requested quotes from Bieber, Zola and have found the price too expensive for the budget. I have also received a quote from Alpen Windows. The price is slightly more than half of those that I mentioned. I realize there are major differences and tradeoffs. Does anyone have experience with Alpen Wiindows?
Thanks,
William
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We chose the Alpen 525 line for our house in NH and have been happy with the decision. This is the first house build I've been involved with, so I can't compare Alpen to other companies...but they seem like a good performing window line at an affordable price, it also helps that one of their largest dealers is not too far from us in Maine.
Brian,
Thanks for the reply. We are thinking of the 525 casement windows. Did you use the casement or some other style of window?
I installed a house full of them when they were still Serious. The owners have been happy with them - it's been 3 years now. Just make sure you see them - you lose some visible light from the film.
We have a mix of mostly casements and fixed (Picture), with a couple awning windows. I would suggest trying to fit some fixed/Picture windows in because they are cheaper (I think) and you don't need every window to open. I can see the awning windows being useful for having a window cracked when there is some precipitation. We only moved in two months ago.
I haven't really noticed or been bothered by light loss or change, but we have a good open southern exposure with plenty of light.