Tim - Site Editor - from 2016, Related Topic: Window Installation Prices. I do know that Dave was on vacation for the last couple of weeks. Scientific Home Services (in Skokie) gave me a nice quote for Soft-Lite door. Precision-built with premium vinyl construction, ultra-efficient insulating components and high-performance glass, Promenade delivers all the "must-haves" in the ideal patio door. Thanks! Alside S Windows Patio Doors Sliding Promenade 6400. I have narrowed it down to three choices...i think. To ensure the sliding … by Kate2 » Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:33 pm, #24 So, without any further delay let’s begin. Re: Patio Door Alside 6100 vs Patio Door Simonton 5300 #4 Post by Skydawggy » Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:34 pm A multipoint lock for securing a door to a door frame includes a tie bar longitudinally movable on the door … Each "panel" is now 4 ft so the slider is 4 feet, too. We put windows from brands such as Andersen, Atrium, Jeld-Wen, Pella, and Simonton through their paces. by monyet » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:54 am. Title: 6100 Installation Instruction.m Author: MousaviM Created Date: 4/21/2004 4:56:53 PM Thanks for your much needed opinion. by Window4U (IL) » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:16 pm, #29 They are still wonderful. I have to be honest, I know nothing about Arcadia, but I do intend to find out in the near future. The cabana door would replace the garage side entry door that receives a lot of abuse, especially at the bottom kick plate when either my dogs scratch to come in or i push to open with my foot when carrying loads. I live in Central NJ, and would like your thoughts. What’s better than a portable sliding patio door? Sunrise Post Post No to hijack the thread, Kate2, but I'm also in the Chicago area and I'm also in the market for a new patio door. I haven't heard that the quality of PGT windows or patio doors have gone down over time. Now I need to install an additional single pane aluminum cabana door and a 32" x 80" fd101 french door to match what i already have. PetSafe Freedom Aluminium. However we don't want aluminum again. What about the Alside 6100 sliding glass door - any comments on it you can share. Post BTW, if you do have any additional info on Arcadia, please send it over so I can share it with other consumers. However, it seems that you got a good quote on Sunrise door, I don't think that you'll find anything better / cheaper especially if you want blinds inside. You will be helped! The salesman pushed us towards the 6100 series because it has a white pine wood mainframe. Tim - Site Editor - from 2016, Hi Tim, There is usually a trade off between frame thickness and performance. Are you familiar with these doors? Reason of review: Bad quality. I know that Milgard has a factory in Texas and they make a specialty line specifically for the hot Texas climate -- so in a sense you would be buying locally. We custom built our home in 2007. by TheWindowNerd » Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:00 pm, #26 The doors, which are available with white, tan, or brown … Please all contribute. I tend to think that as PGT has become more popular, they get more scrutiny from consumers and homeowners and this brings about more negative reviews (due to greater consumer use and not necessarily a greater percentage of disgruntled customers). In any case, if there were a way to get a group buy of 2, I'd be so happy. by monyet » Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:36 pm, #19 Post Pella & Anderson in upscale neighborhoods where replacement window quality is important. Do you think i would be better off with an fd 101 there as well or is the cabana door sturdy enough? Alside Windows provides a limited lifetime warranty across its window products. Finally, I like the Andersen vinyl patio doors that you can get through Home Depot. I would get bids from local companies that sell these brands and see how the prices compare to the Andersen 200 bid. Since there's numbers being thrown around, I'll add another data point. Alside Patio Doors. The company offers an extensive line of vinyl replacement, new construction, and sliding patio doors … I would also grill the PGT rep over the quality issue and maybe solicit one or two unbiased opinions from places around you that carry the product. Re: Alside Promenade vs Himark 800 Series Patio Door #9 Post by TheWindowNerd » Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:30 pm Tue we will do another 6' to replace a wood center hinged French door. Acadia Patio Doors by Kate2 » Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:42 am, #18 Thanks. Alside 6100 Series Patio Doors extend your home's ambience to the great outdoors, visually expanding and brightening any room; Whether your décor is traditional, contemporary or even transitional, Alside offers the patio door to suit your needs; Enjoy easy access to outside living with our 6100 Series Patio Door I felt Milgard was very good, would love to buy a locally made product and think Milgard was from Sacramento, California. I don't know which specific door though. Precision-built with premium vinyl construction, ultra-efficient insulating components and high-performance glass, Promenade delivers all the "must-haves" in the ideal patio door. Post According to the company’s website:. 6400 Patio Doors Wc Alside. Overall we just want piece of mind that it's not going to break and fall apart since it's such a large door. 2. I would ask the guys at HD which door they would buy if it were their house and see what they say. Alside Window was first mentioned on PissedConsumer on Dec 10, 2009 and since then this brand received Alside S Windows Patio Doors Sliding 6100 Door. I replaced all my Windows with Pella, but did not like their slider design, so I'm searching again. Alside 6100 Patio Doors. I am thinking of making the sliding glass door part 6 feet with a 3 feet fixed on each side. Plus, you can get a quick bid for the set up without too much effort. Sliding Patio Door Replacement Alside Windows And Doors Brcwindow. by monyet » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:57 am, #21 No wood has multichambers in the vinyl. I could certainly be wrong about this, but you're the first I've heard this from. He might be a bit slow to return phone calls now. And the expanded glass area means added … Post Building A170 Series Sliding Patio Door 10251d0 Arcat. The Sunrise and Okna Doors will provide better performance and durability than either of your current selections. 2 Alside Window 6100 Door Reviews And Complaints Ed Consumer. Before one dismisses the patio door on account of the price, the built-in blinds option adds a significant cost to the sliding patio door, so if you're looking for a standard patio door without built-in blinds, perhaps you might consider the Sunrise, just a suggestion. Lynn - Homeowner - from 2016, Lynn, you are going to get some big swings in the cost of these doors, depending on whether they are custom or stock sizes. btw... doors are 72x80 One it's for a United vinyl series 4500 for $800, and the other for Andersen 200 for about double that. Alside Patio Doors A Guide To From Windows Mna Mn. In summer, it repels heat and glare … Both of the selections I suggested are considered top brands that offer excellent windows and patio doors. I deal in them and offer triple glazed with Krypton gas, and super spacer. I'm not sure how they will compare in terms of the frame narrowness, I think you'll have to just see when they come out. Home Depot wants $1000 a door, which seems like a lot. Your reviews of Alside replacement windows are not that glowing. Precision-engineered for maximum energy efficiency, 5100 Series Patio Doors … I want something better than budget or builders grade, but I don't want to pay $1000 a door plus installation. I hate to see you spend a bunch of money and the door looks horrible a year later. This window is on the east side on the house but faces an interior courtyard. Alside 6 Foot Sliding Door Promenade 6400 Series With Single Prairie Grids Doors Exterior House Remodel Patio. I believe Great Lakes has blinds inside. Thanks for your help, Our current unit is aluminum, and has a relatively narrow frame, so any item we choose will result in some glass loss I'm sure. The Andersen 200 is a decent option, but do you really want or need to go with a wood patio door? Find out which replacement windows fared best in Consumer Reports' tests. by Ericjeeper » Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:51 pm, #28 Alside - 6100 series or Promenade (6400 series) I've been told new pgt doors are not the same quality as my 2002 doors. Alside is a manufacturer of sliding, replacement windows, gutters, downspouts, railing and insulation products for both homes and businesses. Product or Service Mentioned: Alside Window 6100 Door. Tim - Site Editor - from 2016, I installed single pane aluminum pgt 5 x 3 casement windows, single hung windows, and french doors in my house in 2002. Post Preferred solution: Refund some of my money for the inferior prodcut and because of having to pay higher heat bills becuase the patio doors are NOT as advertised.. Alside Window Cons: Seal failure, Air goes right through the door. by Kate2 » Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:44 am, #22 Alside 6100 Series Patio Doors extend your home's ambience to the great outdoors, visually expanding and brightening any room; Whether your dcor is traditional, contemporary or even transitional, Alside offers the patio door to suit your needs; Enjoy easy access to outside living with our 6100 Series Patio Door I figure a 6 feet slider is less "custom" and will cost less money. We have installed Pella, Anderson, and Milgard in other houses. Putting in a French Door would mean reconfiguring the opening (I would guess) and this is going to significantly add to the cost. Post ProLine aluminum-clad sliding patio doors are the most affordable of the firm's extensive sliding and patio door lines, the maker says. Dick - Homeowner - from 2016, Dick, I think you can do better than the United, but you will probably have to pay more. We live in a center unit, and we'd like to keep as much glass area as possible. Have a question for our site editors, Dane and Tim? We have standard frame construction. Promenade also incorporates Alside's more than 65 years of manufacturing excellence, further assurance of lasting quality and value. I need 2 sliding Glass Doors for a rental unit (doors are side by side). by buddy110 » Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:35 am, #17 They are well made and not THAT expensive. We chose Alside for our windows and sliding patio doors due to a recommendation by Parr Windows that we used for the supply and installation. Solid construction and easy-glide operation ensure years of exceptional,maintenance-free performance. In terms of the Cabana vs the French Door, I think it would depend on the amount of abuse it's getting. I believe Sunrise and Okna vinyl windows are offered in your state (I'm not quite what part of the state you live in). Tim - Site Editor - from 2017, Hi, I am in the process of gathering quotes to replace an 8' sliding door. My experience with the contractor who would be installing is good, so I am not really concerned about installation issues, just any problems with the door quality from Alside. Whether your décor is traditional, contemporary, or even transitional, Alside offers the patio door … When they're out, ask them what doors they like and use. Installer commented that "Alside doors are never very clean from the factory". Let me know what the local experts say - I'd be interested to know if there are any remedies available that I'm not thinking of. When the … Do not need that high end this time. The Model 5100 Series Sliding Patio Door provides an exceptional, energy-efficient choice for today's light-filled homes and multi-family structures. Just beginning, but we have two quotes so far. Since we live in a condo, we have a few restrictions re color and style, but it seems that most companies have something that we can use. Jim - Homeowner - from 2016, Jim, I agree with you that you should stay away from wood, unless you HAVE TO HAVE wood for whatever reason. 1. We want to replace it. The quotes I have received vary from $4,500 - $1,500 and the brands vary from Anderson to Slocomb. Your advice helped me in the past, and I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction again. IF the blinds option is around $400, then you might be looking at a really decent patio door for a price not much more than the Simonton 5300 / 5500. We just want an overall good value. Email them and let them answer your specific project questions. The Cabana Door is going to be less expensive and will fit in the existing opening so I would say go with this. Even knowing nothing about Arcadia Windows and Doors, my pick would still be Sunrise, which makes much better windows and patio doors than Alside. Re: Patio Door Alside 6100 vs Patio Door Simonton 5300 #26 Post by monyet » Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:24 pm Kate2 wrote: Scientific Home Services (in Skokie) gave me a nice quote for Soft-Lite door. - Homeowner - from 2017, Tom, I haven't heard of either of those doors — sorry. Pay the extra money for the sunrise and I will bet that 10 years down the road, you will be glad that you did! They might be able to suggest a better door than what HD carries. Post Our house is 20 years old, I'm the 2nd owner and we plan on staying in the property for 5 more years then turning it into a rental property. If you paint it, you will be hard pressed to really notice the difference anyway unless you are six inches from the surface. Wood is very nice to look at, but it also has a number of disadvantages such as cost and maintenance (I find lots of consumers use an interior color or finish that hides the wood grain anyway). Each Alside 6100 Series Patio Door is solidly constructed for strength and thermal protection using a vinyl-clad white pine substructure and metal reinforced vertical sash members. ClimaTech insulated glass package combines multi-layered low-emissivity (Low-E) glass and argon gas.In the winter, it lets in solar heat and holds the warm air inside. Alside is known more as a builder quality company, while Sunrise has a reputation for quality workmanship and parts. Can you recommend a good quality window? The French Door is going to get just as much wear and tear in the section where animals are scratching, right? I've been looking at the highly regarded Sunrise patio door, and been quoted $2200 WITH built-in blinds ( a required feature by the SO ). Vinyl Sash and Mainframe: “For as long as the Original Purchaser–Present Property Owner shall own and live in the property, the rigidized vinyl in the window/patio door sash frames and in the window/patio door … monyet, oh no. Home : Review Topics : Patio Doors Reviews, Explore 5 patio doors reviews from consumers and industry experts. Alside Patio Doors A Guide To From Windows Mna Mn. Alside 6100 Premium Vinyl Patio Door. Original review posted by user Jul 12, 2018 Had an Alside 6100 sliding patio door installed. i understand cabana doors are not made as sturdy as the french doors. I'm not familiar with any of the brands. Alside Patio Doors extend your home’s ambience to the great outdoors, visually expanding and brightening any room. We just want a door that is going to last and won't cost us a fortune like Anderson. What do you think, are they the same quality? We have a brick home and in my opinion I feel like wood= root. We just … Promenade also incorporates Alside's more than 65 years of manufacturing excellence, further assurance of lasting quality and value. you will not be able to get tax credit with blinds inside the door, The Benefits of Vinyl Replacement Windows, Patio Door Alside 6100 vs Patio Door Simonton 5300, Re: Patio Door Alside 6100 vs Patio Door Simonton 5300. Find someone that sells the PH Tech sliding patio door. Alside S Windows Patio Doors Sliding. I'm looking at a Master Piece composite door at home depot which is $568 plus the screen and also a Stanley vinyl door (Model# 600008) which is $569 with screen ... any thoughts on those doors? I think the other route I would recommend is Don Young, who has several Texas-based factories. Don't worry my toes are not that sensitive. The 6400 or Promenade series door is all vinyl. My one concern about the Cabana Door would be damage to the lower glass plates if the dogs jumped up and continually banged against it, the glass plates are definitely not going to be as sturdy as a non movable pane of glass. by Windows on Washington » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:57 pm, #25 So would anyone recommend Alside 6100 ($1500)? Looking forward to your reply Charlie - Homeowner - from 2016, Charlie, good to hear that your PGT windows and doors are holding up so well after 14 years! Alside Window Overview. Related: Alside … Alside 6100 Sliding Door. We just want a door that is going to last and won't cost us a fortune like Anderson. I reside in Connecticut, and need to replace a set of 6 ft. patio sliders. Post 6100 Sliding Patio Door. A sliding patio door … Post by TheWindowNerd » Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:19 pm, #20 Today, we are going to review some of the best sliding patio doors available in the market. For all those Replacement Window decisions - just read, review or post a question. Post by monyet » Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:24 pm, #27 Post by monyet » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:06 pm, #23 There is a 12 ft slider in the master bedroom, single pane, aluminum. Post If it were me, I'd probably stick with the PGT for the overall continuity of look for the home (assuming that the door design hasn't changed too much, you should definitely find out). Please post. Monetary Loss: $500. ), Hi Tim, We bought a new place in Huntsville, TX. I'm willing to spend around $600 to $700 including screen if I need to. I would use craigslist or angles list and find a few people who install doors for a living and have them come out and give you a bid. Alside 6100 Series Patio Doors offer many features to complement your home. Top 10 Best Sliding Patio Doors 2020 1. Make sure to include your email address so they can get back to you directly (we never use or sell your email, we promise. Post your Questions and Comments about Vinyl Replacement Windows, #16 The house was built in 1976 and this is the original windows. Do you have any opinions regarding whet our best choices might lie, and do we need to specify replacement products, or will new conduction models work as well? Also, could you give me some idea of what an install should cost. Welded sashes. Tim - Site Editor - from 2016, Loved your website, great service for the consumer. No reason to get upset! Alside 6100 Patio Doors. That's just the doors, no labor. Alside's Model 6100 patio door's solid construction and easy-glide operation ensure years of exceptional, maintenance-free performance. In terms of installation, it's gonna be all over the board. I'd suggest getting a few contractors or companies out to see what their suggestions are for the side door. Alside - 6100 series or Promenade (6400 series) Sunrise Acadia Patio Doors I'm not familiar with any of the brands. 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