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- Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:03 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: External condensation on vinyl windows
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23084
OK, thanks. That makes me feel better. Since I made the post this morning I called the installation company and they also said this is normal. They are sending out an information booklet about it. The thing that confused me was the fact that some windows had it and others didn't. In some cases windo...
- Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:19 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: External condensation on vinyl windows
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23084
External condensation on vinyl windows
I had all of my old single pane windows replaced this past July. I used Milgard's double pane, argon gas-filled, low-E Superspacer windows. Everything was fine during the warm months. Now, in late September when it is getting cooler overnight (I live in the Seattle area), I am getting a heavy layer ...
- Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:32 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window Specifications/Standardization Resource?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3307
I just went through the same process, although not for that long. I spent the last month researching product on the 'net and interviewing several companies. I talked to some on the phone and had salesmen from five of them come out to the house. After doing all of that I came to three conclusions: 1)...
- Tue May 30, 2006 5:54 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Replacement Windows in Seattle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17400
I think I am getting close to a decision. I talked to five contractors and got four bids. I previously mentioned the Empire Pacific Windows offered by Capitol Home Improvement. Their bid was about $14,000. There were too many bad reviews on this product and I didn't like their sales approach so I de...
- Tue May 23, 2006 11:43 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Fibrex (renewal by anderson)
- Replies: 88
- Views: 75326
More notes from my continuing saga... I got the quote from Renewal by Andersen for 33 windows (several are floor-to-ceiling) and three patio doors. It was $49,220. They offered a promotional discount of $7383, so it came to $41,837 and then another $3,832 for sales tax. Botom line: $45,519, but only...
- Sat May 20, 2006 12:07 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Fibrex (renewal by anderson)
- Replies: 88
- Views: 75326
I just had the Renewal by Andersen guy out for a presentation. He started by talking about the negative aspects of vinyl: that it expands and contracts and warps too much (more than wood, aluminum or Fibrex), especially when it is exposed to the western summer sun. He said that Fibrex is better than...
- Thu May 18, 2006 1:27 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Replacement Windows in Seattle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17400
The two installation companies recommended by Puget Sound Energy were Puget Sound Insulation and Windows (from Tacoma) and Capitol Home Improvement (Tacoma and Spanaway). Puget Sound Insulation and Windows offeres Milgard and CertainTeed. Their sales guy said CertainTeed was better for my house beca...
- Thu May 18, 2006 11:08 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Milgard Classic vs. Empire Pacific
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4992
- Thu May 18, 2006 10:43 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Fibrex (renewal by anderson)
- Replies: 88
- Views: 75326
- Thu May 18, 2006 10:29 am
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Replacement Windows in Seattle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17400
- Wed May 17, 2006 5:41 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Fibrex (renewal by anderson)
- Replies: 88
- Views: 75326
I'm glad I found this forum. I'm shopping for 33 replacement windows (many of which are large picture windows) and 3 replacement patio doors. I'd seen Andersen advertisements and was interested in the Renewal by Andersen windows because they come in colors and can be painted. My wife does not want w...
- Wed May 17, 2006 4:56 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Replacement Windows in Seattle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17400
Replacement Windows in Seattle
I have a 1978 contemporary-styled house with 33 old aluminum frame, single pane windows and three sliding doors. I am going to replace them and have become overwhelmed with information and claims. Does anyone have suggestions on what brand is best for the Pacific Northwest? I called Puget Sound Ener...