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Browse our Alliance windows reviews from contractors, installers and consumers who know the product and company and can provide insight into the strengths and weaknesses of this company. Alliance Windows is essentially a group of independent window manufacturers. The idea here was to allow smaller window companies to have access to better manufacturing equipment for the fabrication process. I think the overall concept here was good. It does get a little confusing though.
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Alliance Windows vs PellaWhen it comes to Alliance Windows vs Pella, there isn't much in common between these two manufacturers. Alliance (or AW) is essentially a network of small companies, while Pella is one big juggernaut of a company (but still privately owned). Alliance sells in a relatively limited geographical space, while Pella sells in every market in the country. AW sells vinyl window series only, while Pella sells a number of different options, including vinyl, fiberglass, and wood clad windows and doors series. AW is in the medium range of what vinyl windows cost, while Pella tends to be in the higher end price range.
Alliance Windows ReviewsHey there, we're in the Chicago area and have a bid from Midway on the Alliance Hawthorne series. This is for 21 double-hung, three specialty shaped windows and one sliding door. We have two bids and I'd love to get your take on which one is the best.
[Site Editor Reply]Rebecca, this isn't the easiest answer for me because there is such a big price discrepancy between those two bids. I would say if you are in the home short term, then go with the Midway bid, but if you plan to be in the home long term, then go with the Okna option. The upgraded black exterior probably adds a lot to that price tag!
Alliance Hawthorne Windows ReviewsI am in the process of evaluating replacements for my condo. The two options that I am looking at our Alliance Hawthorne and ProVia Endure EN600 series. Looking to get you thoughts on these options so that I can get a feel for which product is the better option. Thanks.
[Site Editor's Answer]Santo, the ProVia Endure is one of my favorites out there. This would be my pick over the Alliance Hawthorne by quite a bit. Assuming the installation company gets good reviews, you will be well served with this option.
Alliance Hawthorne Windows Cost Hi Tom, I need your help. I followed up on your instructions and received additional quotes. I am deciding between these finalists:
[Site Editor's Answer]Jose, the winner by a long shot is the Okna 700 Casement @ $29,800
Alliance Window Reviews vs. Window WorldGood day, my home is about 21 years old and made of brick. I am planning on replacing - by necessity- original wood single hungs.
[Site Editor's Answer]Cyndi, that's a lot to process there. It sounds like the quality of the frames is pretty poor and the plantation shutters are an issue. No getting around either of these problems and they will obviously add to the overall price.
Alliance Windows Cost QuoteHi Tom, I live in Indiana and need some advice on the following windows: 3 windows sized 32 x 58, and 6 windows sized 35 by 58.
[Tom's Response]Ray, I would rank them Polaris as number 1, Alliance as number 2, and American as number 3. The Polaris offers the best value IMO.
Alliance Hawthorne Series16 Double Hungs
Alliance Window Reviews vs Soft-LiteAlliance makes average windows. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with that, there are lots of reasons that a homeowner might want an average window, but it's a problem when it's promoted like a premium product. If you aren't going to be in the house long, or it's a rental property or something, then for the right price they aren't bad, but there are so many better windows out there. I'd look at some others, mainly Sunrise, Okna, and SoftLite. They all have high-end, premium windows, and that tends to be what they are known for, but they make good mid-range lines too. They can give you a product that costs about the same as Alliance but is much better in quality. Also, Alliance advertises it's "heavy walled framing" of 0.70, but that's actually thin. The Soft-Lite Elements line has a wall of 0.80.
Alliance Window ReviewI'm replacing 11 double hung windows and a picture window. I've narrowed it down to Gorell 5300 or the Alliance Midway Hawthorne. Both of them have the features and colors I want, but I'm not sure which is better quality?
[Contractor Response]Gorell is far better than anything from Alliance. I really like the 5300, but there are supposed to be some changes to the next generation of it so you might consider waiting just a little longer. They also have a long history of outstanding customer service, but they were recently bought by Softlite and I don't know how the different departments and policies and employees will settle. I would take a look at Sunrise, HiMark, and Okna if you aren't totally sold on Gorell. If you really love the Gorell, they are a nice product but I'd wait for the new updates.
Alliance Vinyl WindowsTrust me, I know Alliance and they make a low-quality product. They talk about their 0.080 wall thickness, but it's a cheap pvc formulation. I'd rather have a thinner wall, maybe 0.065, with a higher quality material.
Alliance Windows vs MarvinI don't understand why so many people like Marvin better than Alliance. They have almost identical numbers when you look at u-factor, shgc, air infiltration, etc. They aren't the best quality but not too low either. What makes Marvin so good?
Alliance vs Polaris WindowsI'm looking at Polaris vinyl windows and the Waudenas and Hawthornes. Which is better? I'm in Iowa, we get some strong winds but mainly moderate weather.
[Contractor Response]The only Hawthorne I know of is made by Alliance, which is just that, a group of small manufacturers that decided to join together to seem bigger. If that's what you're looking at, I wouldn't use them.
Alliance vs. VinylmaxWe are currently looking to purchase 18 vinyl replacement windows (6 picture, 13 doube hungs) in the Kansas City area and have quotes from 3 companies; Champion windows which will be installed by them for $12,800, Vinlymax windows that will be installed by a local dealer for $6,300, and Alliance windows which will also be installed by a local dealer for $8,100. The installation and warranties will all be the same so the question is whether it's worth it to go with the Champion or one of the considerably cheaper options?
[Contractor Response]Champion makes a good vinyl window - they use good parts and materials and they do all the installs themselves, which both adds to the bottom line, but they seem to know their stuff and I haven't heard many complaints about their work. But they do charge more for what breaks do to a little better window, but not that much higher in quality. Vinylmax is a good company and the Easton is their mid range offering. I don't know enough about Alliance to make a call either way. Do some research on whoever is installing the Vinylmax - if they get solid reviews, I would say go with them for the lower price tag. [Homeowner After Install]Decided to go with the Vinylmax and the installation went very well. They put them in in a couple of days and did what looked to me like a very thorough job - removal of old windows, install, insulation, caulking etc. The noise levels have reduce remarkably and they don't let in air, and they are just such an improvement over our builder grade windows that were in there before. We felt like we got decent windows at a very good price. Contractor ReviewAlliance is a contractor grade window. They aren't even a top contractor window, they're like the bargain version of a store brand. Because they're so cheap, a lot of contractors like using them. They can give a nice low quote, and then the customer has to make the choice to upgrade. The low numbers bring them in whether they end up upgrading or not.
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