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- Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:54 am
- Forum: Spacers
- Topic: MI WINDOWS METAL SPACERS 366 GLASS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 56033
Re: MI WINDOWS METAL SPACERS 366 GLASS
Actually Sky I don't see anything accurate with your post. I gave a summary of the product and provided a link that allows the user to compare the energy cost for their geographic area. I live in the Northern zone in a house that faces west. The minimal benefit from any heat gain in the winter is lo...
- Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:28 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Cardinal 366 vs Sungate 500
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7702
Re: Cardinal 366 vs Sungate 500
Sungate 500 is a pyrolitic or hard coat low e. Cardinal's LE366 is a softcoat low e. The main difference between these products is in the summer. Sungate 500 allows direct sunlight to pass through the glass, great in the winter, not so great in the summer. LE366 has one of the lowest Solar Heat Gain...
- Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:55 am
- Forum: Spacers
- Topic: MI WINDOWS METAL SPACERS 366 GLASS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 56033
Re: MI WINDOWS METAL SPACERS 366 GLASS
366 is a high performance soft-coat low-e by Cardinal. The spacer is stainless steel. This is a "warm edge" spacer with thermal performance that is almost equal to the best non-metal spacers. Many of the top window manufacturers use Cardinal insulated glass in their products (Anderson, Pel...
- Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:17 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Acorn Pane Replacement repair - How do I remove fixed pane?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2899
Re: Acorn Pane Replacement repair - How do I remove fixed pane?
On their aluminum windows, they had a vinyl or aluminum glazing bead on the interior. In some cases, the glazing bead is on the exterior. To remove the glass, you remove the glazing bead. Carefully pry the vinyl bead up and toward the glass. Once you get this started, it will be easier. On the alumi...
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:10 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Should Hopper windows be watertight?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3201
Re: Should Hopper windows be watertight?
1. Clean the window frame and vent. Debris could prevent the window from sealing properly. 2. Inspect the weatherstrip. Make sure it is not damaged or that is hasn't shrunk. 3. Make sure the weeps are working. If they are plugged up they could cause the sill to overflow. 4. Make sure they window clo...