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by toddinmn
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SILICONE vs POLYURETHANE
Replies: 7
Views: 69

Re: SILICONE vs POLYURETHANE

Regular Quad is my standard. I like vulkem 116 when caulking the aluminum to brick, stone and stucco if they have the right color. A good caulking gun is Very helpful , a high thrust gun Is preferred for me . Best to lay down these products without tooling. I’d do some practice runs first.
by toddinmn
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows near Kansas City
Replies: 11
Views: 215

Re: Replacement windows near Kansas City

Thanks for the replies everyone. Can someone speak as to why the SoftLite’s are so much better? I thought they were better constructed, but the NFRC numbers are pretty comparable to the Provia Endure. I guess, what am I not seeing here? If you were to look at them side by side, open them, operate t...
by toddinmn
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Nashville TN- Windows
Replies: 29
Views: 10566

Re: Nashville TN- Windows

1957. The installing company will test for lead. And they'll only charge/ do the lead protocol if its positive. I'm not worried about the lead. I want the Starmark. It looks better from the inside. I think the ECO PRO looks better on the outside. But who stares at the outside of your house all day?...
by toddinmn
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Nashville TN- Windows
Replies: 29
Views: 10566

Re: Nashville TN- Windows

The aluminum and window insert would be a method. Of “enclosure” and is considered a permanent form of abatement by HUD.
We’re the windows tested for lead or presumed to be positive?
by toddinmn
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Very large replacement project
Replies: 22
Views: 563

Re: Very large replacement project

What was the test size of that window?
by toddinmn
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Very large replacement project
Replies: 22
Views: 563

Re: Very large replacement project

I would get bids that are more direct comparisons.
Vinyl vs vinyl, composite vs composite.
It would be hard to say if they are in the ballpark.
Large windows are expensive, if they need tempered glass more so.
by toddinmn
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 606

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

[quote=toddinmn post_id=49836 time=<a href="tel:1709272069">1709272069</a> user_id=4131] If one was to look around and compare test sizes I think you would be hard pressed to find 2 that have the same size. It still has very low DP rating regardless of test size. The Soft-Lite Classic is ...
by toddinmn
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 606

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

If one was to look around and compare test sizes I think you would be hard pressed to find 2 that have the same size. It still has very low DP rating regardless of test size. The Soft-Lite Classic is not there bottom line(IMO) and has not needed modern updates to be relevant. In this comparison the ...
by toddinmn
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 606

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

Ricknez wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:06 pm Restorations and vanguard are a .02 air infiltration rating. Its listed on the very last line of that chart.
It is also listed on other lines for different test sizes.
The PG rating is very low regardless of line.
by toddinmn
Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Should I wrap exterior with metal
Replies: 5
Views: 166

Re: Should I wrap exterior with metal

Aluminum over wood is the norm , if done right it In excellent solution, if done wrong it can look bad and create water problems. A good pro could handle that situation either way . I think the aluminum work is an art and it really separates the pro’s from hacks’s.
by toddinmn
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 606

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

If the installation details are all the same I’d go with Soft-Lite. There upgrades to boost u-value and I think sash e reinforcement will boost the air infiltration number. Not familiar with Analin.
by toddinmn
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Don Young 8200 vs Simonton Daylight Max
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Don Young 8200 vs Simonton Daylight Max

I am not sure the DYC makes the energy code.
by toddinmn
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
Replies: 7
Views: 742

Re: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo

[quote=toddinmn post_id=49740 time=<a href="tel:1706761600">1706761600</a> user_id=4131] Around here Pella does use subcontractors even though they Pella logo’s on their trucks and trailers. The in house vs sub argument is often brought up as a selling Point going either way depending on ...
by toddinmn
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
Replies: 7
Views: 742

Re: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo

Around here Pella does use subcontractors even though they Pella logo’s on their trucks and trailers. The in house vs sub argument is often brought up as a selling Point going either way depending on what they use. Comparing fiberglass windows to vinyl is very comparable and quite often done . More ...