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by DWS
Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for company and product suggestions in MA
Replies: 6
Views: 3965

Re: Looking for company and product suggestions in MA

this just reinforces my fear that no matter who I contact I'm going to get hosed by the window salesman's pitch. Dont let "replacementwindows" scare you, he's is just blowing smoke. Do your due diligence, check out your companies and their products thoroughly and don't let low price lead ...
by DWS
Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Milwaukee Area Installer
Replies: 1
Views: 1483

Re: Milwaukee Area Installer

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by DWS
Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Denver Area Vinyl Window Questions
Replies: 3
Views: 3532

Re: Denver Area Vinyl Window Questions

1. If the mylar third pane that you are refering to is like Heat Mirrior then I would try to find a good triple pane product instead. 2. Alside Excalibur window is an ok window, There are certainly better coices out there. 3. 800 for a large slider widow sounds like a fair price as long as its turn ...
by DWS
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Mullion Mounting Holes
Replies: 1
Views: 1606

Re: Mullion Mounting Holes

can you post a few pictures so we can look at what you are tring to describe? Oh and don't ask me how Im still tring to find a spell check on this darn thing. :D
by DWS
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Wooden replacement windows in CA
Replies: 1
Views: 1504

Re: Wooden replacement windows in CA

I would wait and cross the wood window bridge when you come to it. You need to find out from your building department what the exact requirements are for your home. If you can use a vinyl product then that is the way I would go if you are looking for a more permanent solution.
by DWS
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: installers Taos New Mexico
Replies: 1
Views: 1574

Re: installers Taos New Mexico

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by DWS
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl vs. Fiberglass for replacements
Replies: 1
Views: 1913

Re: Vinyl vs. Fiberglass for replacements

I believe you would be ok with either option. From a quality stand point both windows would do the job. Fiberglass and Vinyl are both great, proven materials for window extrusions. The biggest factor in quality is always the installation. So its a choice of who you feel most comfortable with, which ...
by DWS
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Opinion on this quote
Replies: 1
Views: 1972

Re: Opinion on this quote

Price seems fair except for picture window is a little high, FYI your not getting installation for free. It is a marketing concept use to create urgency, a call to action. reguardless the price seams fair, but I hope you are shopping for alot more than a good price.
by DWS
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Windows
Replies: 1
Views: 2068

Re: Replacement Windows

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by DWS
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sunrise Windows
Replies: 8
Views: 7903

Re: Sunrise Windows

Sunrise is a good vinyl window company. As far as energy efficency they are like most other manufatures, they offer multipal glass options and your choice would affect the overall u-factor. I like their Cardnal glass option, I believe they call it Omega 12.
JD
by DWS
Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows as new installs
Replies: 12
Views: 7851

Re: Replacement windows as new installs

The window you are describing sounds alot like the replacement windows used on the west coast. These windows are standard vinyl replacement windows with a large flange on the outside edge of the windows called a stucco fin. Some companies prefer not to damage existing stucco by removing the aluminum...
by DWS
Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Solar Heat Gain question
Replies: 5
Views: 3472

Re: Solar Heat Gain question

Upstate NY The recomendation for a higher solar heat gain is being recomended because you live up north. Its just the opposite from where Im at, but typically northern areas are fighting cold temperatures more and have fairly mild summers. With this in mind you might want to allow as much radiant h...
by DWS
Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: DC Metro Area - Soft-Lite?
Replies: 6
Views: 3589

Re: DC Metro Area - Soft-Lite?

(Basically the same window as the Elements).
While the window designs are based on similar platforms, I believe the Elements windows has a few distinguishing diferences. The Sill and Sill dam area are designed diferently and I believe the locking systems are different as well.
JD
by DWS
Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: simonton insallation instructions
Replies: 3
Views: 2499

Re: simonton insallation instructions

I'd rather not as it will leave exposed wood on the exterior which I guess will need to be covered in alum. or? are there any trim products, simonton or otherwise made to ease this. Leaving your storm windows in place will cause a green house effect that will warp your new vinyl frames as well as c...
by DWS
Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Anyone heard of Dreamspace Windows by Thermal Industries?
Replies: 2
Views: 2075

Re: Anyone heard of Dreamspace Windows by Thermal Industries?

Dreamspace is a slogan that they associate with their pre-fab sunrooms, but they do have window styles that use their favorite word "dream" in them. Dream Wood and DreamVue would be two that come to mind. I agree with previous post, windows are mid grade and a little expensive for what you...