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by megagreg
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: After Install Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 5680

Re: After Install Questions

It wouldn't hurt to send them the photos to ask them to clean it up a bit when they come back out.... I wouldn't wait until they come back to address the missing window as they will be unprepared and may put up more resistance. Other than not being insulated I'd say overall those things are very ea...
by megagreg
Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: After Install Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 5680

Re: After Install Questions

Most guys installing Simonton from ABC Supply are roofers that sell a window job here and there, but too late to change that decision. I would have added stops (shoe or something along those lines) around the window perimeter to cover the drywall cut back as opposed to the fat caulk bead. As far as...
by megagreg
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: After Install Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 5680

Re: After Install Questions

To be honest, most companies dont do any painting or touch up painting. A one man show may do something like that. Also, close up pics tend to exaggerate small imperfections that are more than acceptable. A hole the size of a pin can appear large if a picture is taken very close up with a phone. Th...
by megagreg
Wed Sep 28, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: After Install Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 5680

After Install Questions

Hello We finally got our windows installed two weeks ago :D First I want thank you all for your advices to select the right models, types and options Our new windows look great and we already got several compliments from our neighbors who are now also looking for replacing their 25y old single pane ...
by megagreg
Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Re: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch

Gosh. I didn't even know dp20 windows exist...what a surprise you are having. I'm in the same boat so I feel you. I thought window manufacturers don't publish anything if it went down that low. Me neither. The contractor simply trusts ABC supply to enter correctly the data in the computer and the a...
by megagreg
Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Re: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch

OK episode two for our kitchen window We asked our contractor to replace the picture archtop plus bottom slider by a mulled twin single hung archtop however they changed the model from 5500 reflections to ProFinish Contractor. The DP for each single hung archtop window is 20 which looks surprisingly...
by megagreg
Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Re: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch

@jesoonster Sorry for the late reply, I completely skipped your message Sure - we could certainly have a drink some evening to review our window project and exchange recommendations Unfortunately we have not progressed much with our contractor to identify a kitchen window design that meet optimum pe...
by megagreg
Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Re: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch

CMR= center meeting rail= where two sash meet. System are built to handle standard values, you have to know the options items to work around special circumstances. 88" or 72" is wide for an unattached unsupported slider head frame. But a support mull would for sue make it doable. I do not...
by megagreg
Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Re: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch

Sorry for my question but what is the CMR? Do you mean that the top/picture window bottom frame would be thicker to include extra support? What is we increase the height of the slider from 30in to 44in and reduce the height of the picture from 58in down to 44in, would it help to reduce the weight of...
by megagreg
Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Re: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch

I feel like the project manager let the customer tell their preference then they load it into their supplier system who customize it for them. My project manager sent me the answer from the representative at ABCSupply to be transparent since he couldn’t answer himself. Fortunately with the windows d...
by megagreg
Tue Apr 05, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Design recommendation for 88in x 72in window with top arch

We finally "jumped" and ordered our Simonton 5500 windows with JP Construction, not the cheapest, but the most trusted installer in our area :D Our provider loaded the quote into Simonton system and the tool returned some issue with our large kitchen window Today it is composed with two ta...
by megagreg
Tue Nov 23, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Recommended options for Simonton Reflection 5500 or Prism Platinum in Texas
Replies: 6
Views: 4685

Re: Recommended options for Simonton Reflection 5500 or Prism Platinum in Texas

Thank you Windows on Washington and toddinmn What about the model 5500 or Platinum, are they 100% same technically and warranty wise? What about the recommended options that I should ask for them, is the list below correct? - Low E Softcoat (Prosolar) - Double Strength (1/8") glass - 1” supersp...
by megagreg
Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Recommended options for Simonton Reflection 5500 or Prism Platinum in Texas
Replies: 6
Views: 4685

Recommended options for Simonton Reflection 5500 or Prism Platinum in Texas

Hello First of all thank you for your great forum, I spent hours reading your messages and I have learnt a lot about windows thanks to you We are ready to replace all the windows from our home and I wanted check with you that we selected the right options for our configuration. Location: Austin TX T...