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by Windows on Washington
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Deciding which contractor/windows to go with
Replies: 3
Views: 50

Re: Deciding which contractor/windows to go with

Recommendations are great...if they are actual businesses with some skin in the game.
by Windows on Washington
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna vs Vytex vs Provia
Replies: 4
Views: 68

Re: Okna vs Vytex vs Provia

Is the only difference the product? What about the companies installing the given product choices? If you aren't assigning any value calculation to that, you aren't taking the entirety of the project into consideration. I don't think the Provia makes the cut in this comparison, but the Vytex and Okn...
by Windows on Washington
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: ProVia vs Ideal vs Okna 400/500/800 in LI
Replies: 12
Views: 320

Re: ProVia vs Ideal vs Okna 400/500/800 in LI

Never seen anyone NOT be happy with Triple Pane and a tight window.
by Windows on Washington
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Polaris Ultraweld Installation Question
Replies: 5
Views: 60

Re: Polaris Ultraweld Installation Question

Foam, seal, and cap and you are all good.
by Windows on Washington
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Mulling: Factory vs On-Site
Replies: 7
Views: 67

Re: Mulling: Factory vs On-Site

+1. Using factory lock...totally fine.
by Windows on Washington
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna
Replies: 14
Views: 598

Re: Okna

Awesome. Great product and folks. Can't go wrong with either.
by Windows on Washington
Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Very large replacement project
Replies: 33
Views: 1260

Re: Very large replacement project

Can't speak for everyone here, but I think that everyone on here offers a Fiberglass window option as well. Some folks want that look as well as the expanded interior options.
by Windows on Washington
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Very large replacement project
Replies: 33
Views: 1260

Re: Very large replacement project

OP, one nice thing about fiberglass windows like Marvins Elevate, Essential or the Infinity series is that Fiberglass has a same basic expansion and contraction rate as glass. Thus, you get significantly less seal failures and frame failures. Fiberglass has strength and because of that you generall...
by Windows on Washington
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Proline replacement options
Replies: 23
Views: 11377

Re: Pella Proline replacement options

I like LP trim as well, but I've never has a lineal of Azek, Kleer, Versatex, etc. expand on me to where it creates any issue.
by Windows on Washington
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Very large replacement project
Replies: 33
Views: 1260

Re: Very large replacement project

OP, one nice thing about fiberglass windows like Marvins Elevate, Essential or the Infinity series is that Fiberglass has a same basic expansion and contraction rate as glass. Thus, you get significantly less seal failures and frame failures. Fiberglass has strength and because of that you generall...
by Windows on Washington
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Strange rumbling sound in new Marvin Infinity windows
Replies: 4
Views: 181

Re: Strange rumbling sound in new Marvin Infinity windows

Unless there is some sort of mechanical (HVAC most often times) installed on that wall, the likely cause of the resonance is from highway noise and frequency. We used these one time on a customer's home and had some success. https://www.amazon.com/Drumdots-Dampening-Control-Over-Ring-Changing/dp/B00...
by Windows on Washington
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: ProVia vs Ideal vs Okna 400/500/800 in LI
Replies: 12
Views: 320

Re: ProVia vs Ideal vs Okna 400/500/800 in LI

At least 10 years behind. Installers must be serfs or indentured of some sort.

Where is the installation?
by Windows on Washington
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Quotes in Tennessee
Replies: 16
Views: 422

Re: Window Quotes in Tennessee

Pocket sill is a non starter for me in Double Hungs if there is a sloped option available.
by Windows on Washington
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SILICONE vs POLYURETHANE
Replies: 15
Views: 571

Re: SILICONE vs POLYURETHANE

Solid company. Not our everyday stuff, but it was as one point. Just don't have it at my supply shops where we buy in bulk at this point.