I would suggest looking at the Okna 800DXor 600DX.
In Vytex look at the HP Potomac.
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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:16 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna vs Vytex vs Provia
- Replies: 4
- Views: 110
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:14 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Deciding which contractor/windows to go with
- Replies: 4
- Views: 107
Re: Deciding which contractor/windows to go with
The starting recommendation for us in AW is 400 WoodWright, it is a completely clad exterior. The 400TW does not have a clad sash. As for performance high quality/high performance vinyl is vastly superior. You need to decide how much draft is okay. A little, a lot, or none. Certain high performance ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:43 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Polaris Ultraweld Installation Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 76
Re: Polaris Ultraweld Installation Question
Properly spray foamed is the answer.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Name of group of windows that fits between studs? No header?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 77
Re: Name of group of windows that fits between studs? No header?
Agreed, quad mulled unit.
It is a non bearing wall, but code would require a structural header anyway.
It is a non bearing wall, but code would require a structural header anyway.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Mulling: Factory vs On-Site
- Replies: 7
- Views: 81
Re: Mulling: Factory vs On-Site
As long as they do not do an H mullion which are prone to leaking you should be fine with either site or factory mulled. We drive most projects to the jobsite in a pick up truck with 8' bed. Anything over 94" pobably requires driving with the tail gate down. My guys prefer not to have the tail ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:26 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Name of group of windows that fits between studs? No header?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 77
Re: Name of group of windows that fits between studs? No header?
I am not aware of a specific name for that. Small no header, or headerless stud pocket. DE Mike and I could get creative: direct glaze IGU over the edges of stud then jamb ot studs, or Just paint or cap the studs gives you VG 14 1/2" or 22 1/2". I have not seen a 24" OC in ages. wayne...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:18 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Proline replacement options
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11642
Re: Pella Proline replacement options
For us, if we were to go through the agg of taking out that sill dam, we would just as well do a full frame. The Doylestown project I mentioned that we used Okna inserts. Forget to mention the existing interiors were staine, we used Melrose cherry laminate and split finished grids, looks great. Like...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:02 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Proline replacement options
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11642
Re: Pella Proline replacement options
Some of the first Proline windows were all roll formed, sooner after they were roll formed sash, extruded frames. It is easy enough to install inserts into clad frames. The salesman and installers just need to know how to measure and install. Our installers like to saws all off the outside aluminum ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Very large replacement project
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1297
Re: Very large replacement project
Fiberglass offers larger picture units.
On SH or DH I would love to see .03 or less AL on fiberglass.
wayne theWindowNerd
On SH or DH I would love to see .03 or less AL on fiberglass.
wayne theWindowNerd
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:54 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window Quotes in Tennessee
- Replies: 18
- Views: 524
Re: Window Quotes in Tennessee
It is beyond understanding why companies that are premium companies ( Pella, AW, Provia) to name a few, but not the best engineers think pocket sills are not a problem.
I asked an executive at Pella about it and they said what do you mean?
DUH.
theWindowNerd
I asked an executive at Pella about it and they said what do you mean?
DUH.
theWindowNerd
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:46 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: ProVia vs Ideal vs Okna 400/500/800 in LI
- Replies: 12
- Views: 353
Re: ProVia vs Ideal vs Okna 400/500/800 in LI
We tried Ideal as an alternative to Okna. We had terrible QC issues with Majestic. I like the Okna 800Dx the best. With out seeing the total scope, we would charge 21K. We are the best value in our market. The 800Dx is a very tight well built unit. My installers hate to touch anything else. theWindo...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:16 pm
- Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
- Topic: New construction windows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 123
Re: New construction windows
What town and state are you in?
I would look for a much better performing window.
High performance vinyl or composite windows < .03AL ( air leakage) is the key test result you should look for. That and a pro foam gun.
theWindowNerd
I would look for a much better performing window.
High performance vinyl or composite windows < .03AL ( air leakage) is the key test result you should look for. That and a pro foam gun.
theWindowNerd
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna 800 vs SoftLite Elements vs GreatLakes ComfortSmart
- Replies: 11
- Views: 357
Re: Okna 800 vs SoftLite Elements vs GreatLakes ComfortSmart
A .08 air leakage is a no go for me.
Besides that I am an Okna dealer, a little biased, but SL was my previous vendor before they killed the relationship with horrible QC.
theWindowNerd
Besides that I am an Okna dealer, a little biased, but SL was my previous vendor before they killed the relationship with horrible QC.
theWindowNerd
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:04 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Replacing a Damaged Glass Block Window
- Replies: 2
- Views: 132
Re: Replacing a Damaged Glass Block Window
I like Pella for this : two options I would look at:
Impervia direct set
or
Lifestyles direct set
you can do tempered obscure low e argon, you will have to check if you can add Sun Defense with those options.
wayne theWindowNerd
Impervia direct set
or
Lifestyles direct set
you can do tempered obscure low e argon, you will have to check if you can add Sun Defense with those options.
wayne theWindowNerd
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna
- Replies: 14
- Views: 630
Re: Okna
Different dealers offer different lines or series of Okna windows.
In double hung I like the 800 EnviroStar.
theWindowNerd
In double hung I like the 800 EnviroStar.
theWindowNerd