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Explore all of our Universal Windows Direct Reviews from this Ohio-based company. UWD sells homeowners the UniShield Plus, a high quality vinyl window series that is a relabelled Polaris ThermalWeld. While not a top-tier vinyl window, the ThermalWeld is a small step down from the Polaris UltraWeld series - which I would consider a top tier vinyl series.

Are Universal Windows Direct Windows Good? Yes, UWD is considered a quality window company that operates in many of the mid west states. Their Unishield Plus (again a rebranded Polaris ThermalWeld Plus) has a 0.06 air infiltration rating, which is considered very good. Polaris is known for manufacturing a number of quality vinyl windows.

Universal Windows Direct Locations: UWD has various branches throughout the United States, including in Cleveland, Denver, Akron, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Cincinnati, and Columbus.

I'd give Universal Windows Direct a 4.3 out of 5 star rating based on 4 Universal Windows Direct reviews posted below.

Review By John M. - Site Editor - Updated In October, 2023

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Universal Windows Direct Prices

A medium-sized Unishield Plus with standard installation should costs around $750. This doesn't mean that this is the price you're going to be quoted out at, but this is what I consider a fair and equitable price for the Unishield Plus.

It's important to note that various factors can affect the per window cost, so we always recommended that you gather multiple local price bids. Comparably priced options include Pella 250 series cost or Alside Mezzo Windows

-- Window Itself: $350 to $500 -- *

-- Standard Installation: $150 to $300 --

-- Fully Installed: $650 to $850 --

Universal Windows Direct vs Pella

When comparing UWD to Pella Windows, there are some pretty important differences. UWD does not manufacture the Unishield plus, but sources them from Polaris. They sell the series across much of the mid west region. Pella is a major manufacturer who offers various window series - fiberglass, wood clad, and vinyl. Pella sells through a dealer network across the United States.

Windows: UWD sells the Unishield Plus, a relabeled Polaris ThermalWeld series. The Unishield Plus double hung "delivers" a 0.06 air infiltration rating, while the Pella 250 AI is in the 0.10 range. This is the most apples to apples comparison in terms of product lines.

Pricing: Unishield Plus window costs between $650 to $850 fully installed for a normal sized replacement. Pella has a broader price range as they offer fiberglass, vinyl and high-end wood clads. The Pella 250 is priced similarly to the Unishield model at $650 to $900.

Universal Windows Direct Reviews

UWD purchases directly from Polaris. They rebrand them with the label — Unishield Plus. This is a fairly common practice throughout the industry.

Locations: The company has multiple locations throughout the United States, including Atlanta, Georgia; Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Akron, Ohio; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Denver, Colorado; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Columbus, Ohio.

Universal Windows Direct Reviews

I'm in Vegas where we get hot summers and am replacing my windows. I have three bids. One on the Simonton Daylight Max - $15.5K. The other was for the Amerimax Master Grand and this was for $9K. And one from Uniervisal Windows Direct on what he said was the Unishield - $13.8K The salesman that gave me the pitch for the Amerimax brand said they use titanium in their vinyl to make it stronger. Was this total b.s.

Megan - Homeowner - October, 2023

Website Editor's Answer

Megan, the claim that there is titanium in the vinyl is probably true - there are quite a few manufacturers who use what they call engineered vinyl, that is vinyl that is infused with another substance to make it stronger than traditional vinyl. Amerimax is a good brand, but I have to say that is a big jump over the Daylight Max. I might be a wary about putting in an entry level window like the Daylight Max. I think I would go with the Unishield from UWD. This is a good window at what sounds like a fair price given the circumstances. (Amerimax Windows Reviews)

Editor John M. - October, 2023

Universal Windows Direct Prices

Hi I have 8 windows in total and now have stage fright as to what to do here.

Okna 500 DX: $9.8K
Sunrise Standard (Omege 12 Glass): $9.8K
Vytex Fortis: $8.4K
Pella 250 Series: $11.6K
Unishield Window Plus: $9.3K
Wincore 7700 Series: $13K

Nan - Homeowner - October, 2023

Website Editor's Answer

Nan, you have a lot of great options here. The Vytex Fortis is well priced in comparison to the other bids. The Unishield Window Plus is a good window and a decent price (again, in comparison), and the Okna and Sunrise are also well priced. I think it depends on how much you want to spend. I think if that Vytex had a good installer, that might be my goto plan. (Sunrise Windows Cost)

Editor John M. - October, 2023

Universal Windows Direct Prices

I'm here in Minnesota and am replacing some casements. Two of them are 64 by 80 and the last one is 76 by 84 and has a half circle above. Would you say that the Unishield Plus or the Zen Classic is better? Should I be casting a wider net to look for other companies? This is what I have so far...

UniShield Plus Cost: $9190

Zen Nirvana: $11830

Provia Endure EN600 Cost: $12784

Todd - Homeowner - August, 2023

Website Editor Answer

Todd, hey there, man those are some steep prices for, let's call it four openings. The Unishield Plus is a good window and I think the best value here. The Provia Endure EN600 is the best window of the bunch, but it is not worth the price upgrade that you would have to pay. Just make sure that the UWD that you are working with gets good online reviews!

Editor John - August, 2023