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by petras52
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: vinyl DH window air leakage
Replies: 2
Views: 123

vinyl DH window air leakage

Hello...I've been in the market for a house purchase, both new or old..lots of the houses have vinyl double hung windows..on many of them I noticed air infiltration at each corner of the meeting rail..is this a sign of improper installation or just a common weak spot due to the window design? are th...
by petras52
Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: softlite dh imperial ls insert air leaks
Replies: 7
Views: 3108

Re: softlite dh imperial ls insert air leaks

thanks..I've applied some small pieces of adhesive backed weatherstripping in all the windows..should hold up ok through the winter..I'll probably contact soft lite in the spring to see about replacement strips..
by petras52
Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: softlite dh imperial ls insert air leaks
Replies: 7
Views: 3108

Re: softlite dh imperial ls insert air leaks

Thanks guys..just to update, I found that the vertical weatherstripping strips on the lower sash were cut about 1/4" inch too short. This created a small air gap at the meeting rail corners. Once I inserted a tiny piece of foam weatherstripping in those gaps, the air leak issue was solved. Stil...
by petras52
Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: softlite dh imperial ls insert air leaks
Replies: 7
Views: 3108

softlite dh imperial ls insert air leaks

Hello..with the colder weather here, I've noticed slight air leaks at both of the vertical side channels where the top and bottom sashes meet..these leaks are only in those 2 corners and not elsewhere on the meeting rail...all windows affected....I've used a bit of weatherstripping foam to help plug...
by petras52
Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: seal failures on softlite imperial ls windows
Replies: 2
Views: 1801

seal failures on softlite imperial ls windows

Hi..on window recommendations here, I had softlite replacement double hung inserts installed about 10 years ago. Due to a superspacer backlog delay then, I chose the intercept spacer. Last year one sash had a seal failure and this year I had another one fail in a different room. The frame is holding...
by petras52
Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella 350 vs Sunrise Restorations Prices
Replies: 20
Views: 14482

Re: Pella 350 vs Sunrise Restorations Prices

In the May issue of C/R, surprisingly the Pella 350 DH took the top spot by a wide margin among the 10 windows tested. The competition included Simonton, Anderson, Jeldwen, and lesser brands. The 3 tests performed were: 0 degree wind resistance, 70 degree wind resistance, and rain resistance. The pe...
by petras52
Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: French door the cost of a new car??
Replies: 9
Views: 5999

Re: French door the cost of a new car??

pjs..I replaced my original builder grade french doors with Provia french doors about 6 years ago. The originals were steel, were airtight due to magnetic weatherstripping and lasted 25 years with 2 easy paint jobs. The provia doors are holding up well but I had some installation quality issues init...
by petras52
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: softlite ls air leaks
Replies: 4
Views: 4397

Re: softlite ls air leaks

thanks for the replies..dealer said he would contact softlite but as he didn't think they would cover a weatherstripping issue...never heard back..the other issue is that I hired a local window installer, not softlite certified or dealer employee, so that's on me.. sashes operate smoothly, don't see...
by petras52
Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: softlite ls air leaks
Replies: 4
Views: 4397

softlite ls air leaks

Hello...I had softlite ls double hung windows installed several years ago. The only issue I've noticed is a slight but noticeable cold air infiltration along the side rail area where the top and bottom sashes meet. Authorized dealer has not been helpful. Any do it yourself ideas appreciated..thanks..
by petras52
Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Caulking
Replies: 7
Views: 5752

Re: Caulking

I've had pretty good results applying caulk over various surfaces with lightweight disposable latex or rubber gloves and a little finger pressure..might need a few depending on the job size as they tend to rip after a while..
by petras52
Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: 4-Seasons Sunrooms
Replies: 1
Views: 2080

4-Seasons Sunrooms

Sorry for this irrelevent question, but I've had good luck with advice re windows from the pros on this site..anyone have any input re all-season sunrooms, especially 4 Seasons or America's Window? are they generally more expensive than stick built? Are their window/door packages high quality? thank...
by petras52
Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: door recommendations
Replies: 3
Views: 2466

door recommendations

Now that I had my new soft-lite ls windows installed, thanks to the experts for the recommendation btw, I'll be looking to replace a pair of steel/glass french doors and one steel entry door. Any recommendations for quality steel or possibly fiberglass doors? thanks
by petras52
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:43 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window foam applicators/air infiltration
Replies: 4
Views: 2993

Window foam applicators/air infiltration

Well, I finally had my soft-lite imperial ls window inserts installed..thanks to all the experts on this site for the recommendations..I'm happy with the windows, however the installation, although ok, could have been a bit better.. some areas, in the narrow gap between the insert and frame I could ...
by petras52
Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: DAP Sidewinder window sealant
Replies: 2
Views: 4699

Re: DAP Sidewinder window sealant

The only caulk we use on the exterior is OSI Quad. thanks..regarding osi quad, I noticed that the original formulation, not the quad VOC, is getting more difficult to find..some of the performance specs for the new low voc quad are worse than the original, i.e. shrinkage is higher at 36% vs 14%, el...
by petras52
Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: DAP Sidewinder window sealant
Replies: 2
Views: 4699

DAP Sidewinder window sealant

Hi...with freezing temps. getting close, has anyone used this modified hybred sealant? I'm looking for a sealant for vinyl window insert install that is good below freezing temps.. DAP website says it comes in several colors and can be used below freezing temps..any comments? thanks..