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Home : Company Info : Anderson vs Kolbe Compare Kolbe Windows vs Anderson
Explore reviews and opinions on Kolbe Windows vs Anderson and see how these two wood clad window companies stack up against one another.
Best Wood Windows on The MarketBill, curious what your opinion is on the best wood windows on the market. It doesn't have to be a complete list, but I would love to get your hot take on some of the strongest brands that aren't going to be obscenely expensive.
[Site Editor's Response]Dean, how about I give you five of my favorite brands that all make at least one window window. Oky, here they are (in no real particular order): Kolbe, Anderson, Marvin, Pella, Jeld Wen Auralast.
Anderson Window Cost vs KolbeI have quotes from Kolbe, which is close to the Anderson windows cost I was quoted, as well as Pella. My quote included the Kolbe Ultra and Kolbe Ultra Sterling, which I believe the only difference is that the Sterling option uses a extruded cladding method whereas the traditional Ultra uses a roll form (apparently not as good). The price difference was roughly 15%. Therefore, is this worth the extra cost.
[Site Editor's Response]I would say that extruded cladding is worth the 15% difference. The roll form aluminum cladding method is the cheaper option and will not typically hold up as well over time (better to pay a bit more and get the job done right the right the first time). Kolbe is a very good wood window manufacturer and I would absolutely look at the Kolbe strongly. As far as how it compares to the Anderson, it depends what model you are considering.
Kolbe Windows vs AndersonKolbe has a number of models, although the Heritage Series sells the most since it's the least expensive. However, it uses a roll formed aluminum cladding on the outside and in order to get the extruded cladding, you have to go with their Ultra model, which of course is more expensive. From what I've read, the rolled form can let water get behind the sashes and cause them to rot.
Marvin Clad WindowsI've always considered Pella, Marvin and Kolbe as the big three for wood clad replacement windows. Recently I've heard that Kolbe has some quality control issue. I just compared Kolbe wood clad to Marvin and felt the details on the Marvins were much better.
Replacement Window OptionsI've been doing a bunch of research and here is what I've come up with for clad wood options. The Marvin Ultimate, the Jeld Wen Pozzi, Kolbe, Anderson, Eagle and Loewen.
Kolbe Windows vs AndersonAnderson use a vinyl cladding, but most other wood window companys use aluminum cladding. If your windows are vinyl, but you want to upgrade some to wood interiors. Then you may want look at Anderson first. However, Anderson's wood casements use vinyl on the sash interior and the exterior of the sash. Therefore, it's not actually all wood inside.
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