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by MikeM
Mon May 23, 2005 11:41 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Argon pressure chamber filled to match destination altitude?
Replies: 5
Views: 13351

Argon at altitude

So is it fair to say that an argon-filled window, installed at 6000', will have an effective NFRC rating somewhere between the argon-rated number and the air-rated number? Is it a bad idea to have argon at altitude? Seems to me whether it's argon or air, the cap tube will allow some of the gas out, ...
by MikeM
Mon May 23, 2005 11:14 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton Impressions 7500
Replies: 3
Views: 4973

Bill & Window4U, thanks very much for the info. After comparing the salesman's brochure for the 7500 with the website's description of the 9800, I was beginning to think they were basically the same window, so this is very reassuring. Again, thank you. It is very easy to get confused when trying...
by MikeM
Sun May 22, 2005 7:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton Impressions 7500
Replies: 3
Views: 4973

Simonton Impressions 7500

Hello, I'm currently trying to research the Simonton 7500 window. I'm having a hard time finding information on this window -- perhaps it is only sold by certain dealers? Does anyone know how this window compares with the 9800 or the Home-Depot sold 6500? The Simonton web-page and the brochure I got...
by MikeM
Wed May 18, 2005 11:31 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Double-sliders
Replies: 7
Views: 6241

Ok, so a "double-slider" is where both sashes can slide, and both are removable. I had been assuming a "single-slider" had one fixed sash, which could neither slide nor easily be removed. I've not seen the phrase "two-lite" before. But this helps... Now I know to ask th...
by MikeM
Wed May 18, 2005 9:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Double-sliders
Replies: 7
Views: 6241

Window4U, thanks for the reply (and to your earlier reply to my post about Excalibur). I did not realize that some single-sliders have both removable sashes (I know Milgard doesn't, because I asked my dealer, so I assumed it was that way for all single-sliders). I am trying to find out if there's a ...
by MikeM
Wed May 18, 2005 9:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Double-sliders
Replies: 7
Views: 6241

RC, I'm confused. Marvin's website lists a "glider" and the description says: Step back. Consider your needs. And simplify. The glider is our reliable choice for simple operation and energy efficiency in areas where a swinging sash would be in the way. The single operating sash slides hori...
by MikeM
Wed May 18, 2005 1:27 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Double-sliders
Replies: 7
Views: 6241

Double-sliders

Hello, I am still trying to figure out what windows to buy. One of my criteria is that the window has to be available in a double-slider. This is because I have a family room in my (garden-level) basement, and I cannot fit my couch down the stairs. I was able to get it through the window by carefull...
by MikeM
Thu May 05, 2005 12:23 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside Excalibur vs. Amerimax 7000
Replies: 3
Views: 4978

Alside Excalibur vs. Amerimax 7000

Hello, I'm trying to choose between Alside Excalibur and Amerimax 7000 to replace my old wood windows. I'm having a hard time deciding which window is "better" because both contractors say their window is better, of course. The bid on the Excalibur is about $12,000 and the Amerimax is abou...