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by eberry
Tue May 09, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside UltraMaxx vs. Integra
Replies: 5
Views: 6330

guyincincy, air leakage numbers are generally available either to your salesperson or on the manufacturer's web site. They are not part of the nfrc data, so they are a little harder to locate. For the UltraMax the air leakage/infiltration number is 0.16 cfm/sqft and for the Sheffield it is better at...
by eberry
Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows (At Least Some) Being Installed Today
Replies: 17
Views: 13385

AMI is the parent company of Alside. If you look at your nfrc sticker, get the cpd number off of that and look it up in the products directory nfrc.org and you should get back an Alside model number such as 050x for a Sheffield and 6100 for your Alside patio door. It is disappointing that Alside scr...
by eberry
Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside Sheffield
Replies: 7
Views: 8033

The gigantic bottom frame (and snap in as you called it) are what moved me away from considering that window. It just didn't look right to me. At the home show I visited, they only had a double-hung of the Sheffield series. Does anyone know if the horizontal sliders have the same larger frames or kn...
by eberry
Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside Sheffield
Replies: 7
Views: 8033

I'd definitely go with the LowE and argon and consider adding the Super Spacer option for about $30 or so per window if you want slightly better upfront energy performance and probably better long-term performance. If this isn't a long-term home, the default Intercept spacer might do just fine for y...
by eberry
Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:07 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Milgard classic series....Filled with gas for insulation?
Replies: 7
Views: 6467

Argon is an option on the Milgard classic windows ( see here ), but may be included in your quote. That said, the best way to compare overall insulating performance of a window is to look for a lower NFRC certified u-value of the window (for the whole unit, not center of glass). That number will be ...
by eberry
Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To Trim or Not To Trim
Replies: 4
Views: 4657

Sorry, I should have been a little more specific. The installers seemed to want to screw the window into the existing jamb my aluminum windows are screwed into, and then just caulk the edges of the window inside and out (not just caulk without screws :lol: ). They said the window would be ordered wi...
by eberry
Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To Trim or Not To Trim
Replies: 4
Views: 4657

Anyone have any comments about the above stuff?
by eberry
Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: NFRC (Smoke and mirrors)
Replies: 18
Views: 11342

Try looking here for some certified auditors: http://www.bpi.org/ http://www.natresnet.org/ My local gas company also offers free basic checkups (no blower door) and has relationships with a third-party company to do a more full blower door test at a reduced rate. Hints online suggested that you wil...
by eberry
Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:48 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: NFRC (Smoke and mirrors)
Replies: 18
Views: 11342

Great topic! I would love to see more data be required on each window. It would make shopping easier for me. I'm sure some manufacturers are against adding certain types of data since it might make certain lines look bad, and that is no excuse. More data may also lead to an emphasis during design/ma...
by eberry
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:09 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl a good option if not selling? Fiberglass better?
Replies: 9
Views: 8019

For sliders, I've seen double pane argon as low as .29 at nfrc.org, but not very often: http://cpd.nfrc.org/pubsearch/psLineDetails.asp?CPD=ALS-A-35-00006_noline I realize this isn't really ever sold, but I've seen DH double pane Krypton at .29 as well: http://cpd.nfrc.org/pubsearch/psLineDetails.as...
by eberry
Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To Trim or Not To Trim
Replies: 4
Views: 4657

To Trim or Not To Trim

I was at a home show this past weekend. I talked to 3 window companies (fairly quickly) about installation and none trim/wrap replacement vinyl using aluminum when going into brick openings. They all order the windows at a snug size and then caulk inside/out when the gaps are fairly small. If the ga...
by eberry
Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window World ?
Replies: 52
Views: 60070

tah, the alside warranty is here: http://www.alside.com/pdf/window_warranty.pdf . The WW warranty is different from the Alside one which is prorated and much more verbose. WW claims to add a stronger warranty instead of the usual Alside one. The 3 largest window companies I talked to in my area also...
by eberry
Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window World ?
Replies: 52
Views: 60070

I also chuckled when I heard the salesperson talk about a "double lifetime" warranty (windowmann2000 your comment about rising form the dead was very funny!). I assume after reading closer it was referring to the transferability to another family, but it is still a confusing and misleading...
by eberry
Wed Mar 15, 2006 11:31 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Lowes Reliabuilt/Thermastar vs. Homedepots brands
Replies: 2
Views: 23099

Check out the search feature above and you won't find many people willing to say any of the Lowe's vinyl windows are of good quality. More people do like the Home Depot Simonton windows though they are only sold with an install here, and will cost more than a similar Simonton 5500 window bought from...
by eberry
Wed Mar 15, 2006 11:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window World ?
Replies: 52
Views: 60070

windowmann2000, I respect your posts here and am sorry you had such a bad experience dealing with them. My point is that I do believe that a WW installer could make good money at this lower wage, though they would have to work their butt off for a busy franchise. I agree this doesn't imply one will ...