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by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SILICONE vs POLYURETHANE
Replies: 4
Views: 49

Re: SILICONE vs POLYURETHANE

OSI Quad and Quad Max are pretty much the gold standard for most applications. Solar seal is also decent, and Vulkem is good for some applications.
Some guys like silicone on the exterior, I'm not a fan personally.
by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton daylight max vs soft light classic plus
Replies: 5
Views: 125

Re: Simonton daylight max vs soft light classic plus

Perfect advice above, I can only put an exclamation point on what's already been said.
by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Anyone with Okna almond windows?
Replies: 8
Views: 129

Re: Anyone with Okna almond windows?

Beautiful work Randy!
by HomeSealed
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows near Kansas City
Replies: 11
Views: 215

Re: Replacement windows near Kansas City

Great feedback above. Additionally, the advantage in the ratings (air leakage, design pressure, U value with like glass) is not insignificant in favor of the Elements. A few points in each area is a larger difference than you may think, and is really indicative of the quality of the engineering and ...
by HomeSealed
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows near Kansas City
Replies: 11
Views: 215

Re: Replacement windows near Kansas City

+1, Softlite Elements is in a class of its own here, easy choice.
by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: NJ Windows - and can’t break the bank
Replies: 5
Views: 162

Re: NJ Windows - and can’t break the bank

Great advice above, if Delaware Mike serves your area you need to talk to him. Best in the business.
by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Nashville TN- Windows
Replies: 29
Views: 10561

Re: Nashville TN- Windows

Yes the Starmark is worth the premium. That doesn't mean that it has to be your choice here, but it's a truly outstanding window. Earlier you said that Okna 600's with a pocket install will gain you 1" in viewable area due to the current storms. Unless your current windows are very small, and/o...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Starmark Evo Gut Check
Replies: 6
Views: 244

Re: Okna Starmark Evo Gut Check

Good feedback above, these windows aren't really apples to apples. The Restorations price seems awfully low for that product even in a pocket install. If you are talking full frames I'd actually say that its concerning. Make sure that the installation details are the same. "Full frame" is ...
by HomeSealed
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 601

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

What is the gateway size for the air test? It is fairly common for companies to upgrade there products. This does not mean they it is obsolete or does perform well against other competition like it does in this case. Size depends on which test/certification. I agree about upgrades not meaning a pro...
by HomeSealed
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Nashville TN- Windows
Replies: 29
Views: 10561

Re: Nashville TN- Windows

Totally reasonable, both of those window often fetch a much higher price-- as pocket installs. If these are quoted as full frames, that's good price for sure. The Starmark is an absolute killer of a window, if your budget can accommodate, you really can't buy a better window. The Eco pro is very nic...
by HomeSealed
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sound dampening not up to spec
Replies: 8
Views: 185

Re: Sound dampening not up to spec

Windows on Washington wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:10 am

If that isn't it...then the window isn't sealing well and leaking a bunch of air. Simonton's are known for being "airtight" as it is, but that would be the likely source if its window related.
I think you meant AREN'T...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sound dampening not up to spec
Replies: 8
Views: 185

Re: Sound dampening not up to spec

A poor installation can create air leakage and pretty much negate(or at least reduce) the benefit of the laminated glass for sound mitigation purposes. Based on your comments about the installers, there's a decent chance that this is the at least part of your issue. If you can get a factory rep to c...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Starmark Evo Gut Check
Replies: 6
Views: 244

Re: Okna Starmark Evo Gut Check

+1. Fair pricing on that window. I'd agree with WoW, talk to the dealer about your concerns and see if perhaps they can work with you. I'm sure that the last thing they want is to lose you as a customer. Obviously they won't be able to match two year old pricing as we've all experienced significant ...
by HomeSealed
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 601

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

If one was to look around and compare test sizes I think you would be hard pressed to find 2 that have the same size. It still has very low DP rating regardless of test size. The Soft-Lite Classic is not there bottom line(IMO) and has not needed modern updates to be relevant. In this comparison the...
by HomeSealed
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 601

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

The rating is not .02, it appears to be .08. It looks as though MI has had the product retested and is "pending", it used to be .04 I believe? The reason that the .02 is listed under "alternative unit size tested" is because that is not the gateway size used for the actual certif...