I'm planning on building my dream house and would like it to be green.  Any recommendations on fiberglasswindows.  I'm new to this building thing, so go easy on the technical jargon.

Maureen

Maureen

Last year Inline Fiberglass Ltd. window system was the only window to make the U.S. Top 10 Green Building Products List. They are one of the very few Pultruders & Window manufacturer and this helps to keep the price down. They are obviously Energy Star and performance wise in fiberglass, I don't know anyone better.

Maureen,

Fiberglass windows are an excellent choice. They offer great thermal efficiency, longevity, durability, and flexibility in regards to color selection. All around, fiberglass is def. the way to go, especially if you plan on residing in your dream home for a long period of time.

Any Canadian fiberglass manufacturer should be considered, as they are better windows than those you can find in the US.

I bought windows for my cottage (N. Ontario, Canada) from Inline, and I am quite impressed. The windows look great, and you really can tell the difference in performance. On those beautiful winter days, I was unable to stay near the windows because of the draft and cold temp around the windows. The fiberglass windows are GREAT. They are warm to the touch regardless of how cold it may be outside, and I can comfortably read my paper literally right next to the window!

I would recommend Inline, as their staff is friendly and knowledgeable (very important), and they do have the best performing product. The service was great with the exception of a few small issues, but is there such a thing as "perfect" service, especially when it comes to window manufacturers?

Maureen,

Also look at Marvin Integrity fiberglass windows.

I'm looking at the Marvin Integrity and the Inline Windows as suggested.  Now, I have to throw a monkey wrench into the mix.  My dream home is in a coastal zone and I was told to get the testing results for wind loads and water penetration and design pressure.  I am quickly becoming a window expert!!  I can find the information from Inline, but I can't from Marvin.  I would like to buy American, but I don't want the windows littering up the Atlantic.  How do I get the testing results from Marvin for the architect...anybody know?

I know you are looking for fiberglass windows, but if water penetration and wind loading is a major factor, you should take a look at H Windows. They are a metal clad, wood frame product with truly amazing numbers. www.hwindow.com

Hi everyone. Thanks for all of your responses and help. I finally decided to invest in the Inline windows and I found a wonderful source, New England Window Systems in Boston to help me out. Anthony at Inline was a HUGE help as well. My windows arrived last week and are already installed. With Russell's (at New England Windows) help, I am the proud owner of beautiful new high efficiency windows as well as a magnificant view of the Atlantic Ocean. We had really high winds and lots of rain this weekend and I got to watch it all in my ultra-cozy new dream house! I'm psyched for winter now.

Thanks everyone for your help.

Maureen