Polaris Windows Reviews

93 customer reviews of polaris windows doors.
Polaris windows reviews. The vinyl extrusions are typical of low end windows with a wall thickness of 0 70. The polaris valusmart is their entry level vinyl window that gets okay reviews from contractors. Polaris thermalweld windows reviews. Polaris makes the valusmart as more of a builder grade window designed to fit into a tight budget.
The valusmart window has thin frame lines and consumers can expect to get around a 33 on u factor and 06 on the air infiltration. Their energy efficiency is excellent they are visually appealing and have good performance numbers. Consumers can expect better numbers out of the thermalweld including a 29 u value and 28 shgc. The thermalweld has a bit beefier frame than some windows but most homeowners won t notice it once installed.
I have a lot of experience with polaris and feel their ultraweld is a great window. Glass options polaris windows feature intercept warm edge technology that reduces condensation problems around the window perimeter. The thermalweld uses 7 8 inch glass instead of the 1 inch glass on the ultraweld uses a slightly less robust frame but does carry the same warranty. It is similar to the soft lite classic but with a thicker frame.
It is similar to a simonton 5100 but not in the same category as the thermalweld or ultraweld. Chad the polaris ultraweld is an excellent window comparable to the best on the market with its air infiltration rating. I was told by a representative of polaris windows i had to contact my installer which i did. The polaris thermalweld is a solid good performing mid level window.
The outer wall is stronger than in the thermalweld. Sealant effectiveness gas retention the sealant provides the moisture vapor barrier for the i g. The polaris ultraweld window is their top of the line vinyl window in both design and energy efficiency. The u value is decent at 0 33.
This is what the page review has to say about it. I have 3 new windows installed from a local contractor the window man owner in lancaster oh. Compare the intercept insulating glass window with a conventional insulating glass window. One of the best doors windows home services business at 500 victoria rd austintown oh 44515.
When it comes to bay and bow windows polaris is the best even when you compare them to known brands such as simonton.