The HiMark 500 window is the mid range offering that is considered one of the better vinyl windows out there and one of the best long-term values available on the market today. HiMark is a brand made by Okna windows that are sold through an exclusive list of dealers. HiMark window are installed only by factory trained installation teams. This will add a bit to the overall cost of the window, but it also ensures an accurate installation and less repair costs.
The HiMark 500 model can be ordered as a replacement or new construction window option. It includes some very nice upgrades to the HiMark 400 window, including a better Duralite spacer and a stronger sill.
Standard features on the 500 Series include a beveled colonial frame, a 3¾" depth mainframe, optional auto-lock, a Heatseal spacer, an integral interlock, fiberglass half screen, double weatherstripping, and extruded sash handles.
In terms of options, the HiMark 500 comes in a white, cocoa, or almond interior. For the outside, consumers can choose from white, brown, cocoa, bronze, almond and sandstone, almond, as well as three hardware color options. The HiMark 500 Window Series gets a out of 5 star rating.
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Consumers can expect HiMark 500 window prices to run $55 - $65 per square foot for the window itself. Comparable windows include Sunrise Vanguard Series and PGT 5500 windows.
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The HiMark 500 is quite an energy efficient window; consumers can expect a .25 U-value, .28 SHGC, 50 Design Pressure, and .02 Air Infiltration.
Upgrading from the Standard to the the Deluxe option will deliver a .18 U-factor. All in all, the 500 model offers excellent performance and overall durability.
The HiMark 500 window comes with a limited lifetime warranty that applies to the vinyl mainframe and sash, all components, as well as the hardware. For consumers who live on the coast, metal hardware will only carry a ten-year provision. The 500 series warranty includes a glass breakage provision and the warranty is transferable to a subsequent homeowner.
Consumers need to make sure to read the warrantee that applies to the product they're buying in full just to make sure that you understand all the limitations and exclusions may apply.
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