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by meatape
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How to Compare Window Specs?
Replies: 10
Views: 2622

Re: How to Compare Window Specs?

the SL Imperial Elite that you most recently mentioned is the only product that you've seen that I'd personally consider. Curious: why would you choose this over the SL Classic Plus? (The air leakage is much better on the classic plus) Regarding the ratings that that you've cited, .1 is not good I ...
by meatape
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How to Compare Window Specs?
Replies: 10
Views: 2622

Re: How to Compare Window Specs?

I received a quote for Soft-lite Classic Plus window for about $8500 ($650 per double hung) NFRC CPD#: SLL-A-106-00494-00001 Double Pane U-value: 0.27 SHGC: 0.26 Spacer: Stainless Steel U-shaped Again, the U-value and SHGC are in the .27/.26 range - which is ~25% worse than Revere Berkshire Elite fr...
by meatape
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How to Compare Window Specs?
Replies: 10
Views: 2622

Re: How to Compare Window Specs?

> Search for Soft-Lite, Sunrise, Okna, and Vytex.

Got it. Thank you for the suggestion! I'll continue to do some more research :D
by meatape
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How to Compare Window Specs?
Replies: 10
Views: 2622

Re: How to Compare Window Specs?

The first thing I look for is the AL, air leakage test result)
Company 1, Pella - is rated: 0.1
Company/windows 2, 3, & 4 are all rated: ≤ 0.3
by meatape
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How to Compare Window Specs?
Replies: 10
Views: 2622

How to Compare Window Specs?

Hey All, I've done a ton of research and sat through too many sales pitches.. Now it's time (I hope) to make a decision. Thank you in advance for the advice! Looking to replace 10 double hung windows, and 1 slider. Below are some quotes (quotes include a single slider window). I'm in Pittsburgh, PA ...