Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

I have hired a builder to build a new home for my family. He says he prefers Viwintech Windows. He used to use Simonton but said he like these better. Had some trouble with Simonton, not real clear on what or why he uses these. As I mentioned I am ignorant concerning windows/construction. I've trie...

Its attratcive, uses truth one touch tilt/lock hardware (no tilt latches) The upper wind jammer parting strip automatically depresses when the top sash is lowered. Lot's a Qlon and well manufactured IMO The DP with duralite spacer has a .24/.17 U/shcg. They use fiberglass insulation in the frame an...

Interesting that they don't have it and it is somehow because it is a problem. The short answer is no, triple pane is not and issue for a well designed window. They have been used with great success for years now without issue. That salesperson does not know what they are talking about. It's also i...

I haven't seen a 2-pane outperform a 3-pane given equal features (low-e, etc). The weight would be the only thing that could be a drawback, and the fact that you now have 2 spaces for possible seal failure, however it is uncommon and usually a warranty item when it does arise. If all features were ...

Easy Dan. Please hold back the venom. I'm not trashing anything. The Super Spacer is my second favorite spacer. I'm just sharing my observation. Please reread my post. I clearly stated "4 inch sample" and "had this happened in a window...". This spacer has been dangling from the ...

Southwall Technologies in Palo Alto manufactures Heat Mirror. The suspended film, Krypton gas, and thickness of the glass pack provides superior sound deadening. They have a search tool on their web site you can use to find a vendor in your area.

i have geard first hand about the inherent flaws with pocket sills... what exactly causes these problems;i have always used a sloped sill so i have not experienced these problems myself. Pocket sills are an attempt to improve the air seal of the sill. Problem is, they collect water. Drainage into t...

Ah yes... the tripple panes. I always forget about those. We were told that the newest EW line is coming, but are not yet selling it. I'm anxious to see how they improved it. Buddy11, can you give us a little preview of the improvements? The rumor mill is muttering something about a new process that...

Here's the history of what you called Newtown-Slocomb. Dream House is not mentioned, but I think they are either an Earthwise Group member, or they owned a piece of Newtown when it was purchased in 2002. I'm curious too. Your friend is mistaken about the Earthwise window being the best that Slocomb ...

Newton was purchased by Slocomb... is now just Slocomb. Slocomb manufactures the Earthwise window line for some 40+ companies in the Earthwise group and their own Windstopper window line that they sell through Install America. Dream House sells the Earthwise window. Saying they manufacture their own...

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Dan,

I'll try to get a pic of it with my phone.

I am not impressed by Renewal either. The NFRC ratings are poor compared to others in that price range. Here's what I know: - A third pane presents another barrier to heat and divides the gas into 2 compartments. That is good. - A third pane adds weight and cost. That is bad. - Some 2 pane systems a...

Both the Duralite spacer and Super Spacer are at the head of the glass when it comes to efficiency. u .3 vs. u .31 respectively. As for durability I prefer the Duralite. The foam of the Super Spacer compresses more easily compared to the corrogated core of the Duralite spacer. This makes the glass m...