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by windowinsider
Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: replacing window in Florida.
Replies: 7
Views: 8589

Re: replacing window in Florida.

I looking for a quality window, SHGC is more important than u-factor. I feel that vinyl with double pane would be best. Just not sure who to go with. I have looked at Pella, Simonton, anderson and marvin. Why do you feel that vinyl would be best? Pella, Andersen, and Marvin all built their respecti...
by windowinsider
Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New Construcion-Windows!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 5341

Re: New Construcion-Windows!!!

The builder just uses silverline, does not recommend them, what does anyone think of jeld wen clad builders series??? for windows I think the jeld wen clad window will go nicer with an all brick exterior than everything else that has been mentioned. It may also give you more interior finish options.
by windowinsider
Sun May 30, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Cheap wood windows
Replies: 4
Views: 3336

Re: Cheap wood windows

Because the house has not cheap wood windows, and you want to spend less on the garage and shed windows.

That's why I would want cheap wood windows.
by windowinsider
Sun May 30, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Starmark vs. Okna 500 series
Replies: 12
Views: 9752

Re: Okna Starmark vs. Okna 500 series

My opinion is that if the LOOK of the window is important to your wife, she probably wont be satisfied with a vinyl bow window. It will have too much frame and not enough glass. The Andersen 400 would show better IMO. However, you will want to paint the interior white as as the sash members will be ...
by windowinsider
Sun May 30, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best Replacement Windows for Waterfront
Replies: 11
Views: 9593

Re: Best Replacement Windows for Waterfront

Sounds like you are being steered towards vinyl. I don't see in reference to what type of windows are being replaced. Casements, Double Hungs, Sliders?... Just be careful with vinyl Casements. They can be fugly.
by windowinsider
Thu May 13, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement widows confused
Replies: 8
Views: 4710

Re: Replacement widows confused

Good answer, Buddy!!! :mrgreen:
by windowinsider
Sun May 09, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: My Window Reviews for Massachusetts
Replies: 24
Views: 56621

Re: My Window Reviews for Massachusetts

Very nice thread to read... kudos to the posters. Congrats, Copykat, on being patient and covering your bases.
by windowinsider
Fri May 07, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: harvey classic
Replies: 5
Views: 4335

Re: harvey classic

My opinion on stretching U-Values and triple pane vinyl, is that those energy efficiency dollars could be much better utilized elsewhere in the house, like in the basement and the attic doing air-sealing and insulating. The difference between .30 and .23 does not look very good on paper, based on th...
by windowinsider
Fri May 07, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Changing aluminum sliders to Casement windows
Replies: 9
Views: 11198

Re: Changing aluminum sliders to Casement windows

The internet is a very good place to disagree.
by windowinsider
Thu May 06, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Changing aluminum sliders to Casement windows
Replies: 9
Views: 11198

Re: Changing aluminum sliders to Casement windows

This is exactly my problem with people coming on the forum and saying something like - I was quoted $6000 for 8 windows XYZ brand windows." "Is it too much?" And then it seems to me that regulars here too often pile on and say that's too much for that window. Then homeowners get fixat...
by windowinsider
Thu May 06, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Formula for annual heat loss, degree days = 10,917
Replies: 1
Views: 2114

Re: Formula for annual heat loss, degree days = 10,917

The Answer Is... 25 area x U.52 x 10917 HHDx 24 Hours per Day x .75 Fudge Factor = 2,554,578 BTU 2.55 x $9.37 = $ 23.89 This heat loss calculation does not take into account potential air leakage around the frame, which is harder to quantify. It also does not take into account occupant behaviors inc...
by windowinsider
Wed May 05, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: harvey classic
Replies: 5
Views: 4335

Re: harvey classic

Harvey has a reputation for being a steady and solid manufacturer of good mid-range vinyl windows and some not-so-good low-end vinyl in years past also. I like the way their glass packs are looking these days from the curb view. But had a real good look at their Tribute line recently and thought the...
by windowinsider
Wed May 05, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Lead Safe Renovating Charge?
Replies: 7
Views: 5219

Re: Lead Safe Renovating Charge?

I'm not sure anyone knows quite what to charge for Lead Safe Installations yet. I think most contractors will eventually move away from per window charges and charge per zone or wall. However, $50 per window for all the work the EPA is mandating only makes sense to those who aren't actually doing th...
by windowinsider
Tue May 04, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Are these reasonable prices?
Replies: 6
Views: 4489

Re: Are these reasonable prices?

Was there a difference in the installation? Meaning were they both replacement installations? Or was the more expensive to be rebuilt as a new construction window? Aluminum sliders seem to come out better with a nail fin installation versus a pocket install, but it will cost more.
by windowinsider
Tue May 04, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Energy Efficient Windows and new laws
Replies: 7
Views: 4983

Re: Energy Efficient Windows and new laws

That price is probably a little steep, depending on the installation. Triple glazed krypton would seem over kill to me for South Eastern VA. Probably just need a good SHGC more than anything else.