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by HomeSealed
Sat Nov 02, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: LaCrosse Wisconsin area Windows
Replies: 4
Views: 693

Re: LaCrosse Wisconsin area Windows

The folks over at Clear Choice run a great business, and the Okna window is as good as it gets. As long as they've been in business (since 07), 155 reviews would not indicate any sort of red flag that they aren't legit. In fact, as good of a job as they do taking care of their customers, they could ...
by HomeSealed
Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Removing bubble wrap marks from a window.
Replies: 6
Views: 2344

Re: Removing bubble wrap marks from a window.

A buffer is certainly more effective, but a rag and a little elbow grease can do the trick. You can probably find a buffing wheel/pad that fits on a cordless drill fairly inexpensively.
by HomeSealed
Mon Oct 21, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Removing bubble wrap marks from a window.
Replies: 6
Views: 2344

Re: Removing bubble wrap marks from a window.

If it's on the surface of the glass I'd try glass cleaner and a razor blade first, and if that doesn't work, try some cerium oxide glass polish (you can find on amazon).

If its inside the IGU, its probably the low-e as WoW alluded to, in which case glass replacement would be necessary.
by HomeSealed
Thu Oct 17, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window (in)decision: Harvey Classics vs. Okna 600s vs. Marvin Essentials
Replies: 15
Views: 2567

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

I'll pile on here, Okna 600 is the choice, I'd go triple pane. With or without the tax credit, Energy Star in colder regions starts and ends with triple pane these days(with rare exception). Its on the verge of becoming standard issue IMO, I would not want spend $20k on high performance windows with...
by HomeSealed
Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Comparing Window Option
Replies: 18
Views: 3205

Re: Comparing Window Option

avalpert, I alluded to it in my initial response but I'll respond more directly at this point: A very simple and easy red flag to discover is when a company is priced below Window World, which many refer to as the "Walmart" of the industry. This is extraordinarily telling, THIS pricing is ...
by HomeSealed
Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: H window vs Gorell vs Weathershield
Replies: 22
Views: 18658

Re: H window vs Gorell vs Weathershield

Hi, I have a Circa 1950’s home that was retrofitted with AMMA Windows by Milgard in California in the 1990’s. I have found that the retrofit has left one inch gaps on the bottom and or top of the old window frame. The installer covered the openings with vinyl stripping on both the inside and outsid...
by HomeSealed
Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Shims
Replies: 7
Views: 1662

Re: Shims

Seems to be the opposite of hour-glassed? I'd agree, if the center of the window at the meeting rail measures wider than the top and bottom, that is concerning. The meeting rail area is generally the area of greatest air leakage on a double hung window, and lack of shimming (via actual shims or jamb...
by HomeSealed
Thu Sep 26, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Overwhelmed by replacement vinyl options
Replies: 15
Views: 2974

Re: Overwhelmed by replacement vinyl options

If the replacement windows were measured correctly, why would aluminum trim need to be custom bent to seal the opening? The reasons can be multiple. Exterior openings are rarely square. Many times the RO and Exterior cladding openings are differential and require some sort of trim to complete the o...
by HomeSealed
Wed Sep 25, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Comparing Window Option
Replies: 18
Views: 3205

Re: Comparing Window Option

Product #2 is not comparable to the others, I'd drop that one. #1 is a nice window. #3 is a nice window. It looks like you may not have an apples to apples comparison for pricing on the glass and possibly other options? Hard to compare prices without all of that being equal. Neither are necessarily ...
by HomeSealed
Tue Sep 24, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Overwhelmed by replacement vinyl options
Replies: 15
Views: 2974

Re: Overwhelmed by replacement vinyl options

The Okna 500 is the best window of the bunch, I don't think that anyone will debate that. Bainbridge is not bad, but there are a couple things that give me pause. 1) The inside install, while not inherently wrong, is often an indicator of someone who is not a "pro's pro" when it comes to w...
by HomeSealed
Tue Sep 17, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Window - Questions about an order
Replies: 6
Views: 1347

Re: Replacement Window - Questions about an order

This is a question for your contractor. Ideally, he/she would be placing the order, otherwise you are asking for the blame to be placed squarely on yourself should anything go wrong. The answer to your question depends on how he intends to install it. Secondly, I'd agree with what I believe rickenz ...
by HomeSealed
Wed Sep 11, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing Rotted Pella Wood Casement Windows
Replies: 5
Views: 1264

Re: Replacing Rotted Pella Wood Casement Windows

It depends on how discerning you are about matching the look of your other windows, as well as whether or not you plan to replace the other windows (now or in the future). Personally, I'd opt for a window choice that cannot rot out, either a composite or high end vinyl. For the same budget, instead ...
by HomeSealed
Wed Sep 11, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Premium Replacement Windows
Replies: 8
Views: 2141

Re: Premium Replacement Windows

Of your three quotes, #1 is far and away the best choice. The EVO is an extraordinary window, and a much better value than those two higher priced options. With that said, I don't know much about that dealer, but I do know that both Window Nerd and Delaware Mike run excellent companies and use great...
by HomeSealed
Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: okna 500 vs 800
Replies: 4
Views: 1198

Re: okna 500 vs 800

+1. The 800 is better. The cost difference is key as to whether its "worth it" or not, as the 500 and 600 are also great choices.
by HomeSealed
Sat Sep 07, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Advice
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

Re: Window Advice

Personally I'm not excited about any of these. Of that list, my only considerations would be the softlite pro and the Marvin, both with caveats. For SL, the Pro is the lowest I'd go in their lineup. The Elite (Imperial/LS), and Elements models are much better. You'd be well-served to try and get a q...