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- Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:57 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Congrats FenEx!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5772
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:52 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: J.D. Power Window Ratings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3312
They only listed 10 companies, out of hundreds that make windows. How did they select those 10 companies? The study doesn't say. Did the survey only list those 10 companies to rate because they are the biggest? Was it open-ended, where the respondents could list any company? It didn't say. Without k...
- Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:15 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Really off topic, but what do you think of LeafGuard gutters
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8262
Here's the stuff I used on my house: http://www.gutterguard.com/GutterPages/Product.htm I installed the vinyl version of this. Some notes about this product: - it is possible for the occasional pine needle to fall in. However, I have found that if the quantity of needles is low, they will just wash ...
- Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:24 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Really off topic, but what do you think of LeafGuard gutters
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8262
I used these 4' vinyl pieces with a curve and a slit in them so that the water goes in the slit and everything else slides off. Got them on the internet for about $5 a piece and installed them myself - slip them under the shingles and hook them onto the gutter. My whole house cost less then $150 to ...
- Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:50 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Vinyl vs. Fiberglass Replacement Windows
- Replies: 68
- Views: 107576
I'm a homeowner who chose fiberglass (Marvin Infinity) over vinyl or aluminum-clad wood. Here's why: What I liked: 1) More glass. My windows are relatively small, I figure I gained around 15% or more glass per window over vinyl because of the narrower rails. This was a big issue for us. 2) We liked ...
- Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:19 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Large casement windows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9380
JScott, Thanks for your analysis, I appreciate you taking the time. I really like the Infinity's, as I mentioned I put them in my house when I replaced my windows. I'm on to the next project now - I'm adding a windowed-in porch onto my house. My contractor spec'ed out Andersen 400 windows. These see...
- Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:26 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Large casement windows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9380
- Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:57 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Large casement windows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9380
- Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:13 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Large casement windows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9380
- Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:35 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Large casement windows
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9380
Large casement windows
What's the largest practical size for a casement window?
Andersen, for example, makes one that is 6' high and 5' wide, but I'm worried that each side is so heavy that the mechanism won't work right or will bend or break prematurely.
Thanks!
Andersen, for example, makes one that is 6' high and 5' wide, but I'm worried that each side is so heavy that the mechanism won't work right or will bend or break prematurely.
Thanks!
- Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:40 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Tite-Seal system
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4167
After buying the house, and learning about the problems with lead based paint, we have been very dissapointed to learn about the general complacency out there. Realtors, home inspectors, even the city tend to downplay the seriousness of the issue. There's complacency because in general the risks ar...
- Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:41 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Tite-Seal system
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4167
Re: Taite-Seal system
mostly because of lead concerns given we have a baby. In all reality the windows probably do have lead base paint on them, but more than likely have a few coats of latex or oil based paint over the top of the lead based paint, rendering them fairly safe. This is incorrect. Most lead from windows is...
- Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:07 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Bay or Bow windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3230
For my bay window I just had the windows replaced - two angled double-hungs (31x48) and a picture window (75x48). The structure was fine and I didn't see any reason to go through the hassle and expense of completely tearing off the old bay and replacing it. As long as the frame is in good shape, I d...
- Mon May 08, 2006 4:06 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Looking for new windows in Mass, advice?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6858
One big difference is that the aluminum-clad is primarily an all-wood window with a thin covering of metal, whereas the Integrity is more like 50% wood/50% fiberglass that are bonded together. This link shows a good picture of this: http://www.integritywindows.com/products/index.cfm?page=Wood-Ultrex...
- Fri May 05, 2006 2:46 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Looking for new windows in Mass, advice?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6858