Anybody know anything about Pacesetter Windows

[Van Woo]

My sister-in-law is thinking about purchasing Pacesetter replacement
windows. I've never heard of them. She said they came to the door.
Sounds kind of suspicious to me. Anyways, any information is appreciated.
Thanks, Van.

[Ms. Manners]

I would be suspect, too. They telemarket HEAVY; "window replacements,
vinyl siding, etc." Very heavyhanded and rude! They lied to me when
they claimed that they were local manufactors. (It's a good idea to
purchase from local businesses for a number of reasons)

BTW: One reason to purchase locally is the possibility to convert
single-pane to dual-pane without frame modifications. Locally,
Redding CA, the major supplier of windows to local contractors is
Western Glass (and has been for years). Their alum dual-pane panels
swap exactly with the earlier single pane sections. I have found a
number of dual-pane panels at the dump(!) and at garage sales, etc.
This is certainly a "frugal" method to upgrade your windows! Even if
one had to purchase the new, dual-pane panels, there would be a big
savings over cutting out and replacing the entire frames! (Of course,
if you have older construction, "double hung", this option is not
viable.) But, AVOID "Pacesetter", IMHO.

[Brant Addy (nospam)]

> >My sister-in-law is thinking about purchasing Pacesetter replacement
> >windows. I've never heard of them. She said they came to the door.
> >Sounds kind of suspicious to me. Anyways, any information is appreciated.
> >Thanks, Van.

I've heard nothing but bad things about them as far as their
salesmanship and price go. They won't leave unless you've signed a
contract.

Their PRODUCT, on the other hand, is of top quality. (If they are still
using the type of window I have seen- but it may vary depending on the
area of the US you are in.) Here in Nebraska, they bought and assembled
window extrusions that were made by VinylTherm (Minneapolis, MN), but
vinyltherm has been purchased, and is now Complast. The windows I
install (made by Thermal Line, Mandan, ND) are of this same extrusion.

I can't guarantee that this is the same type of window I have installed,
but if it is, there isn't a better system out there.

--brant