RW Weekly
Week of April 7, 2014
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Windows in Durham, North Carolina
This condo owner is looking to install a total of 13 new windows in a thirty year-old condo. With condo restrictions, searching for the perfect window has been a little difficult, but this North Carolina member has narrowed choices down to Simonton 6100/6500 Series, Window World, Preservation Windows, and Soft-Lite Imperial LS. While Soft-Lite is the most expensive quote ($8100), they seem like the best option. What do our experts think? Read More >>
This condo owner is looking to install a total of 13 new windows in a thirty year-old condo. With condo restrictions, searching for the perfect window has been a little difficult, but this North Carolina member has narrowed choices down to Simonton 6100/6500 Series, Window World, Preservation Windows, and Soft-Lite Imperial LS. While Soft-Lite is the most expensive quote ($8100), they seem like the best option. What do our experts think? Read More >>
Sunrise Standard vs Sunrise Restoration/Vanguard
A homeowner is debating between Sunrise Standard, Sunrise Restoration, or Sunrise Vanguard. What are the differences between these three windows? See what our experts have to say about these three high-quality windows.
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A homeowner is debating between Sunrise Standard, Sunrise Restoration, or Sunrise Vanguard. What are the differences between these three windows? See what our experts have to say about these three high-quality windows.
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Lead Paint in Brick Mold and Window Sill
This homeowner has a 100 year old building with the original old windows still installed. The lead from the paint has been absorbed into the brick mold and sill, and the homeowner is trying to find the safest way to elminate it. Is a full tear and install the best option, or as a replacement insert install just as safe? What do our experts recommend? Read More >>
This homeowner has a 100 year old building with the original old windows still installed. The lead from the paint has been absorbed into the brick mold and sill, and the homeowner is trying to find the safest way to elminate it. Is a full tear and install the best option, or as a replacement insert install just as safe? What do our experts recommend? Read More >>
Review the Basics
The Fundamentals
Head, Jamb, Frame, Glazing, Single-Hung, Double-Hung...there are so many different terms to know in the Replacment Window business. Read our fundamentals page to learn the ins and outs of replacment windows!
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Head, Jamb, Frame, Glazing, Single-Hung, Double-Hung...there are so many different terms to know in the Replacment Window business. Read our fundamentals page to learn the ins and outs of replacment windows!
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Encore Windows by Seaway Manufacturing Co
"I was real happy with the windows from Seaway. We got Encore. They are real easy to clean and I noticed a difference in the bills. very satisfied" -Dana
"I installed the Encore series windows from Seaway after researching many different brands and seeing the windows installed in several co-workers homes. They were all very happy with the windows" -Dave M
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Restoration by Sunrise Windows"I installed the Encore series windows from Seaway after researching many different brands and seeing the windows installed in several co-workers homes. They were all very happy with the windows" -Dave M
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"Windows were installed in the summer, it's now January and we can feel a HUGE difference compared to our previous windows.
" -Rootman, PA
"No other window company could tell me the R rating and the air infiltration rate. My windows have an R rating of 21 and air infiltration of .1." -Elizabeth, PA
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"No other window company could tell me the R rating and the air infiltration rate. My windows have an R rating of 21 and air infiltration of .1." -Elizabeth, PA
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