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- Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:21 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: NFRC/AAMA Standards
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1994
NFRC/AAMA Standards
When did the NFRC/AAMA set the rule for the maximum air infiltration rate to be 0.3? Has the rate standard ever been higher, like 0.4?
- Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:37 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Ultimate AI rating/ Most energy efficient wood window
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8079
Marvin Ultimate AI rating/ Most energy efficient wood window
Does anybody know the Marvin Ultimate air infiltration rating? I don't see it listed on their site; should I assume it's 0.3? If it is 0.3 then what is the most energy efficient wood window available?
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:42 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: The dilema: Pella Impervia vs Gorell 5300. And now Jeld-wen?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14204
Re: The dilema: Pella Impervia vs Gorell 5300. And now Jeld-wen?
Hands down the Gorell. Believe it or not, Pella is not nearly as good as some think, its an average window Pella vinyl is plain junk. If you want fiberglass you need to see Marvin Infiniti. I saw the Pella Thermastar at in person at a home show. Just from looking at it it looks really cheap and ugl...
- Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:59 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna repalcement window
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19094
Re: Okna repalcement window
I like Marvin windows the best. They're beautiful. I saw one in person and it had a pretty narrow profile. I don't know how it compares to Okna though.
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:36 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 26300
Re: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?
Would capping cause rot even if you don't have any preexisting rot?
- Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:31 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22700
Re: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
Are Andersen windows really as good as people say they are? I got a quote for 11 andersen 400 series tilt wash full frame windows. 9 were double hungs, 1 was half circle, and 1 was a picture window. $8500. price included insurance, labor, fiberglass insulation, pvc brick moulding, etc. It seemed a ...
- Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:16 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22700
Re: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
Ya know Shims..5 months on this site and 54 posts and you re still asking questions like this makes one wonder if you don't have an agenda. Although for the life of me I can't figure out what it is. What is it exactly you want from us? :lol: Let's just say I am extremely worried. That is all. I wis...
- Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:50 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22700
Re: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
Are Andersen windows really as good as people say they are? I got a quote for 11 andersen 400 series tilt wash full frame windows. 9 were double hungs, 1 was half circle, and 1 was a picture window. $8500. price included insurance, labor, fiberglass insulation, pvc brick moulding, etc. It seemed a l...
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:24 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22700
Re: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
Is it true that vinyl windows are more prone to seal failures? Or is that only low quality, builders grade vinyl? Because I've been in many houses in the 90s that have the original vinyl windows with fog between the glass panes. I've seen more seal failures in vinyl windows than wood. Believe me I'm...
- Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:47 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22700
Re: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
So the Impervia can't be that bad of a window then right? It has an air infiltration rating of 0.3 on DH models, design pressure of 30, U-Factor of 0.3 and SHGC of 0.25 with advanced low e glass and foam insulation. I've read online about people not liking the way it looks but it's been out since 03...
- Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:51 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22700
Re: Fiberglass vs Vinyl Replacement Windows
So why do fiberglass windows typically cost a lot more? As far as air infiltration numbers are concerned, is it safe to say high end vinyl windows like soft lite have a much lower air infiltration rating? I can't even find Marvin's air infiltration ratings anywhere.
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:39 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Renewal by Andersen
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5000
Re: Renewal by Andersen
Expect over $1000 per window. This is based on my own experience. You held out pretty well then. I once heard tell of a man who held out until the price went to $850. I don't know if it's true or not but if it is, it would make him a legend in the window industry. I can only imagine the physical an...
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:22 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Renewal by Andersen
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5000
Re: Renewal by Andersen
Expect over $1000 per window. This is based on my own experience.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:38 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 26300
Re: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?
Sales rep seems to be on the ball here.
- Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:29 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: New windows- no sound difference
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3206
Re: New windows- no sound difference
They supposedly insulated on the outside with dow great stuff pro underneath the aluminum.Windows on Washington wrote:Did they use foam or fiberglass?
If you don't fix the envelope in the process, you can do more harm than good.