[RWebb]

price is crazy

avoid Pella and Milgard

Anderson & Marvin have various lines which are good quality and reasonable in price

you would ideally like a tint that cuts UV and some visible light

an awning is best for reducing sunlight

you might wait a bit and see if any subsidies for energy efficiency are enacted in the next year or so

swing outs seal better than other designs; sliders are the worst

the installer may be zipping the price up; be sure they put the right "tapes" over the sil, etc. - google to find out how


also Argon fill reduces heat coming in on a hot day - only the coast is really 'mild' IMO