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by Biggdan
Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: NT Twinsulator vs DY 8200
Replies: 6
Views: 6122

Re: NT Twinsulator vs DY 8200

We are going to do the Low-e 270 glass as that has higher VT and is negligible on SGHI and U-Factor for our purposes. It is an upgraded price to get it but worth it for us.
by Biggdan
Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: NT Twinsulator vs DY 8200
Replies: 6
Views: 6122

NT Twinsulator vs DY 8200

So I have several quotes for both the NT Twinsulator and the DY 8200 Aluminum Single Hung windows. The two best quotes are pretty close thought the NT one is a little higher when comparing apples to apples. I've been able to see the DY window but still not the NT one as the local dealer says he hasn...
by Biggdan
Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Any point to reflective coatings on windows with NO sun exposure?
Replies: 3
Views: 2141

Any point to reflective coatings on windows with NO sun exposure?

If I have windows that face north or otherwise never get ANY sun exposure in the DFW area of Texas, is there any point to getting Low-E on the outside glass? Seems like it would only serve to diminish how much light you get through the window. How much influence does it have on radiant heat from jus...
by Biggdan
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!
Replies: 8
Views: 3748

Re: Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!

"The problem with the current windows is that they are fogged up, nearly all of them, and they do leak pretty badly." Potentially reglazing would fix the seal failure, but not the leaking. Reglazing can be tricky cuz you want a minimum 10 year seal failure warranty and you have to have gl...
by Biggdan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!
Replies: 8
Views: 3748

Re: Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!

When I think of maintaining visible glass area in your situation I think TBA( thermally broken aluminum) or fiberglass. So either DY or Marvin would be where I would start. theWindowNerd.com That's what I've been persuing except I haven't looked at Marvin. I have looked at NT Windows Twinsulator bu...
by Biggdan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!
Replies: 8
Views: 3748

Re: Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!

How large are the current aluminum frames from edge of interior drywall to edge of glass? It's about 1 5/16" from the edge of the drywall to the edge of the glass on the sides. On the bottom it's about 2" but on the top it's virtually no space because the tops are recessed into the frame ...
by Biggdan
Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Which replacement windows for North Texas (N TX)?
Replies: 20
Views: 38062

Re: Which replacement windows for North Texas (N TX)?

Would like to know which window DFW Gal ended up with. I'm currently in similar situation.
by Biggdan
Fri Apr 17, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!
Replies: 8
Views: 3748

Need to Maximize the Light Coming Through My Windows!

I’m looking to replace 8-12 old aluminum windows in a 40 yr old home we recently purchased in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. We have a heavily treed lot that doesn’t allow much sun in at all and in fact only two small bathroom windows face south and the four windows that face East or west are shaded in ...