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by crankthisout
Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:29 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help me choose final 4 window companies in SE Wisconsin
Replies: 37
Views: 31951

Re: Help me choose final 4 window companies in SE Wisconsin

Don't most horizontal sliding windows (side to side) have a pocket they slide in?

If a pocket is so bad for a double-hung, why do most manufacturers have is for they're side to side sliders?
by crankthisout
Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window replacement cleveland Ohio
Replies: 14
Views: 9426

Re: Window replacement cleveland Ohio

The Stanek pocket sill is a non issue. You cannot achieve an industry leading structural rating of a 70 on a double hung if the window had a poor water penetration rating or drainage issues. Softlite has a design pressure of 70 but the overall rating given was an LC=60 . Just look at the gold label ...
by crankthisout
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: single hung windows in brick brown/red exterior color
Replies: 13
Views: 9401

Re: single hung windows in brick brown/red exterior color

Windows on washington All vinyl windows weep water through they're frames. With sloped sill designs its through the jamb of the upper sash where it meets the sill. Pocket sills its through the lower sash area as well as the upper sash area. The water has a few more inches to travel but the window ac...
by crankthisout
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:03 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: single hung windows in brick brown/red exterior color
Replies: 13
Views: 9401

Re: single hung windows in brick brown/red exterior color

If you live around within a few hrs of Clearwater, then Stanek Windows is an option. They have the highest DP rating of 70 on they're double hung window in your market.

They can also do any color you wish.
by crankthisout
Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Heat mirror vs. Champion 365 glass
Replies: 4
Views: 5510

Re: Heat mirror vs. Champion 365 glass

I'm going to assume your talking about a double-hung window. You are correct with the Stanek construction. Stanek has more than twice the structural rating for the double-hung. Champion Dp=30 Stanek Dp=70 As for the glass, Champion simply puts their label (Comfort 365) on a piece of Cardinal glass a...
by crankthisout
Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: OKNA & AAMA Rating
Replies: 6
Views: 6913

Re: OKNA & AAMA Rating

There is a company in southeastern WI. that constantly tells people that if the window is not directly tested through the AAMA then the test results don't matter. This totally misleads people and is confusing. Thank you guys for making it clear that all testing agencies using AAMA standards (NAMI, W...
by crankthisout
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek
Replies: 26
Views: 17272

Re: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek

Propietary means its exclusive to one party. Stanek created a new product with they're vinyl extruder. Just like our patio door and casement has many propietary features as well. The difference is a product (fibermax) which is virtually as strong as the 16-guage steel reinforcements which were used ...
by crankthisout
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek
Replies: 26
Views: 17272

Re: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek

P.S.

Stanek manufacturers they're own extrusions which are all proprietary.

Just like everyone else in the window business, they get the glass from another source as well as the hardware then put the window together.
by crankthisout
Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek
Replies: 26
Views: 17272

Re: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek

Fibermax is a composite. The difference between a fiberglass reinforcement and the fibermax is huge. Fiberglass does not hold screws. So when it comes to mounting locks, keepers, crank handles, etc... the fibermax can. This means a far more secure window and a product where hardware won't work itsel...
by crankthisout
Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek
Replies: 26
Views: 17272

Re: Replacement windows Gorell Timeless or Stanek

The Stanek Window has a higher DP Rating of a 70. The Gorell is a 50 The Gorell window does not cover labor or installation in they're warranty. The Stanek window covers labor and installation for as long as you live in your home. The Stanek window is also reinforced better, has cleaner corner welds...
by crankthisout
Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: need to know if installed windows are double pane or triple
Replies: 20
Views: 11637

Re: need to know if installed windows are double pane or triple

Here's an idea!

How about looking at your contract and remembering what you purchased. Are you saying you just bought windows from Home Depot and didn't get ANYTHING in writing? It should clearly say what style, color, and type of glass was purchased on any companies contract.

Come on.
by crankthisout
Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: ASTM? for windows
Replies: 1
Views: 1860

ASTM? for windows

Does anyone know what this really means when a window company states these statistics?:

ASTM Grade 75 structural performance

What does this mean? Go to ASTM website.

http://www.astm.org/Standard/index.shtml

If someone can put in layman terms what this means it would help.
by crankthisout
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Soft Lite Structural Grade Question
Replies: 1
Views: 2232

Soft Lite Structural Grade Question

Here's a question for the window pro's. I believe I've been informed that Soft-lite says they have a structural rating of a 70 for they're double-hung. When you go to the AAMA website, the highest score shown for a double-hung window is a 60*. Source ---- http://www.aamanet.org/cpd_results3.asp?mMan...
by crankthisout
Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Whatever happened to Heat Mirror Windows?
Replies: 11
Views: 16230

Heat Mirror doesn't cause a "failure" any more than a third piece of glass would. It's the fabricator not following specific guidelines otherwise problems will occur. Here is a link for the guidelines.

http://www.alpeninc.com/product_specs/i ... index.html
by crankthisout
Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SPRING HOME SHOWS
Replies: 18
Views: 14428

Attendance for the NARI spring show in Wisconsin was around 24,000 in 2003.

The 2007 show was 3 weeks ago. Total attendance was around 12,000.

Ouch!