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These sound like minor issues your installers can address easily. Simonton isn't the "best" in every catagory but they are well built and their Customer Service is excellent. Congratulations on the new windows. I'm sure you will be very happy with the Prism Platinums for many years. I act...

All my windows are were installed last week. First off, I was pretty happy with the quality of work I got from my dealer. I could certainly tell these guys did windows everyday. They had a system that appeared to work pretty well. And to top it off they didn't appear at all annoyed when I checked in...

Some reading for you.

http://www.nfrc.org/documents/SolarHeatGain.pdf

I haven't posted much since asking a million questions before ordering in January, but now our install date is finally here. Dealer will be out to start installing our DH windows on Friday. I'll post some feedback on the windows and install next week. Thanks to all the helpful regulars in here who s...

You will be very pleased with the Simonton Reflections 5500. I would get it with the 366 glass, sash re-inforcements and either Supercept or Super Spacer would be fine. Simonton has moved away from Super Spacer, although it's still available. Has your installer discussed the details of the installa...

Sounds like the THV Compozit sleazy-pushy sales tactics is the only way they do business. Their seller here in Iowa annoyed the crap out of me until I told him off. The last guy you talk about doesn't sound much better.

I better ask them. I'm can't quite picture what you are suggesting.

Am I going to have any issues using a window air conditioner in a Simonton Prism Plat DH window? I didn't think to ask this question when salesman was here.

Yes it’s a DP25 in its standard form and is not a problem unless you are on the coast. DP rating is a measurement of a windows structural strength and water infiltration. If a DP50 is required the window must pass the test in both categories to be labeled DP50. Let’s say a window test DP50 for stru...

Are these windows really only a DP25? That's what my quote form shows. I thought they were higher.

So how does one know if they are getting bent over or not? I certainly understand the need for profits, but want to make sure I'm getting a fair price.

If one could get 2 guotes on same window brand from 2 dealers that would be great, but hard to compare 2 dealers with 2 different window brands.

How does $330-340/window only sound for this package?

How are the air infiltration numbers on this window? I see a range of #'s on their site .07-.19

Ecostar, since you sell them do you get complaints on air leakage?

Edit: Btw, do you know the dp rating on these?

Waterloo, Iowa.

Unless I hear from reps from a couple other companies recommended by fellow board member I'm leaning towards the Prism Platinum. I know a couple of you handle them and wondered if you might give advice/second opinion on the proper glass package for Iowa. The salesman has been very help, I'm just a f...