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- Tue May 16, 2023 9:24 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: IWC or Milgard aluminum
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1162
Re: IWC or Milgard aluminum
Thanks, WindowsDirectCinci!
- Tue May 16, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: IWC or Milgard aluminum
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1162
IWC or Milgard aluminum
I'm deciding between IWC 8200 HS series aluminum sliders and Milgard A250 thermally improved aluminum sliders. I've read reviews of the Milgard saying they form condensation on the inside window and beading on the inside frame and puddles of water drip onto the window sill (and in some cases, all th...
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:04 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Installation by dealer or other
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2206
Re: Installation by dealer or other
Yes, it's not cheap.
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:33 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Retrofitting: Z-bar or Block frame?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 13687
Retrofitting: Z-bar or Block frame?
I'm having a Milgard aluminum window installed (XOX horizontal sliders). My current window has a wood frame (casements and picture window). The house exterior is stucco. One dealer says he'd definitely use a block frame (H-bar for slope sill); another says a Z-bar is necessary. My priority is to pro...
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:06 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Installation by dealer or other
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2206
Re: Installation by dealer or other
Thank you HomeSealed and TheWindowNerd for confirming what I'd suspected. I'd prefer not to do it twice if the first time doesn't work out!
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:26 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Installation by dealer or other
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2206
Installation by dealer or other
I'm replacing one window. Since a dealers' installation cost for one window is so high, are there any downsides to using an independent contractor not associated with a dealer? If I let the dealer install it, am I better protected if something goes wrong? I'm thinking the independent installer might...