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The Milgard makes code in dual pane with a VLT of .57.
I got triples in my house and even though the sun is not as big here as it is in Texas I find it plenty bright in here.
My stove is gas , mower is a 7’ diesel, and I mix oil in the gas on my motorcycles.
We all like choices.

Looks like you may be able to get there single hung in triple pane that meet code. Milgard has one that meets code. I get the big brother angle but the minimum code is fairly easy to meet. At some point these companies should update their products.

I’d say both. A window can have a high DP/PG rating and high air infiltration rating.

Union scale is about $65 per hour for a carpenter here. Once you figure in operating cost and profit margins one with common sense will understand these “huge” mark ups. As with any business there is money to be made. One of the big things with window installs is the aluminum work, and it will be in...

That is really good/ low pricing, about a decade behind.
I have heard good things about the the Ideal, and if true that price is very low. I’d step up to the Okna 500 and even though the 800 seems much higher the price is very low. Maybe change the glass package on the Ideal to a higher SHGC.

You are in great hands with Homesealed. He will be best at walking you through your options.

If you go with the Okna, I think there. Sunseal glass pack would be better suited to your climate. Part of the cost difference is because you are not comparing similar glass packs. That Element glass pack is pretty damn good and Okna does not really have one that compares for your area that I see, n...

At the same price either of those 2 are great.
The Soft-Lite is quoted with a glass pack that is better for your area imo.

The laminated glass drives the cost. Sub .30 u values are good enough in your region. Dual panes are the norm in laminated glass due to weight , cost annd overall thickness of the glass package.

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.

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...

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?...

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?

What was the test size of that window?

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.