Matt
Milgard Ultra windows: so far so good!
We've recently had Milgard Ultra windows installed. So far we're very happy with them and the small amount of service experienced to this point. The windows themselves have been a huge upgrade compared to old single glazed (pane) windows in both energy efficiency and noise. We opted for a sound package with dissimilar glass (one pane thicker) and they are pretty quiet. We do wish they'd update the hardware on the Ultra (offer recessed pulls similar to the Essence line, update camlock) and offer matching insect screens to Black Bean. The really need to offer simulated check-rails in the Ultra (they do offer in the cheaper Tuscany lines, so easy fix guys). If you have to have a casement for egress, it's hard to match your other slider or single hung windows. I wish they'd offer double hung in Ultra as well. If they had the aforementioned, I'd give 5 stars! Their service guys had to come out a few times to get a few insect screens to fit better and perhaps they should have closer inspections before leaving the factory (a few messy silicon dabs here and there). But again, overall a huge improvement and we're very happy. Hopefully they'll last a very long time.