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by TheWindowNerd
Sun Nov 10, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: LaCrosse Wisconsin area Windows
Replies: 8
Views: 878

Re: LaCrosse Wisconsin area Windows

As WOW said many of us choose to work with high performance vinyl windows. We know how to spot that and have many years experience with vetting products that we spend decades offering and servicing to our clients. I have been installing windows for 47 years. We install many different mfgs, and equal...
by TheWindowNerd
Sun Nov 10, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: HELP - Need advice for 70+ replacement window project
Replies: 4
Views: 123

Re: HELP - Need advice for 70+ replacement window project

You should contact my good friend and top contributor on the forum here, Eric at Windows on Washington. Great company and good products. I would suggest Okna 800DX, attractive, well built, good warranty, good QC, and no drafts. There are not enough specs or scope of work to help with pricing. Eric w...
by TheWindowNerd
Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna 500 vs 600 difference?
Replies: 8
Views: 640

Re: Okna 500 vs 600 difference?

We used to sell the 500DX. We had the opportunity to go with the 600Dx, but that meant we had to not have the 500DX, Okna operating procedure.
We use mostly the 800DX. Hard to find anyone that does not enjoy that window when they have it in their home.
by TheWindowNerd
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: LaCrosse Wisconsin area Windows
Replies: 8
Views: 878

Re: LaCrosse Wisconsin area Windows

Provia makes great doors.
Okna is my first choice in vinyl windows. In double hung we mostly use the EnviroStar-800DX.
As WOW mentioned TP for you would be good.
by TheWindowNerd
Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Best choice for replacing 25 year old Patriot Single Hung
Replies: 3
Views: 1204

Re: Best choice for replacing 25 year old Patriot Single Hung

super tight vinyl are the way to go.
So much less draft than wood options.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Apex vs Sunrise vs Okna
Replies: 14
Views: 2583

Re: Apex vs Sunrise vs Okna

We completed an install yesterday that had hidden rot. If we had seen it we would have suggested full tear/full frame. They were aluminum clad Caradco units. When the jamb liners were removed the frame legs were rotted off of the sill frame. The lower install screws had nothing to go into. The insta...
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Removing bubble wrap marks from a window.
Replies: 6
Views: 2352

Re: Removing bubble wrap marks from a window.

If you use a razor blade, only use a new one. Old blades can have knicks and burrs in them that can scratch the glass.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for a screened in porch.
Replies: 12
Views: 3691

Re: Windows for a screened in porch.

You are welcome.
Please post pictures of the completed project.
by TheWindowNerd
Fri Oct 18, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Apex vs Sunrise vs Okna
Replies: 14
Views: 2583

Re: Apex vs Sunrise vs Okna

Often contractors have there own bias, some accurate some not. The guy saying there is rot, ask him to show you. There are cases where a jamb liner covers some rot that seriously comprimises the frame. I have had it happen before that if I had seen the sill and legs intersection was so bad I would h...
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Oct 16, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Deciding between 7 quotes, and a question about manufacturers
Replies: 6
Views: 1434

Re: Deciding between 7 quotes, and a question about manufacturers

& quotes seems like a lot of self inflicted injury to me.

I agree Brandon (HOMESEALED) and his team will take excellent care of you.

theWindowNerds
by TheWindowNerd
Sun Oct 13, 2024 7:02 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window (in)decision: Harvey Classics vs. Okna 600s vs. Marvin Essentials
Replies: 15
Views: 2589

Re: Window (in)decision: Harvey Classics vs. Okna 600s vs. Marvin Essentials

They are darker, almost looks like the window have sunglasses.
by TheWindowNerd
Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for a screened in porch.
Replies: 12
Views: 3691

Re: Windows for a screened in porch.

You will need two twin two section sliders.
I would budget for a low of $3600., to a high of $5000.
by TheWindowNerd
Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for a screened in porch.
Replies: 12
Views: 3691

Re: Windows for a screened in porch.

Finding a single glazed( monolithic) unit as a single or twin will be difficult. If cost is not an issue contact a glass shop and ask them to quote with tempered store front. Twin sliding windows to fill each opening is going to be the simplest to get done. It can also be done as a single direct gla...