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- Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: WINDOWS ARRIVED/THE PROCESS BEGINS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 126
Re: WINDOWS ARRIVED/THE PROCESS BEGINS
Interesting in so many ways. My favorite may be an old union guy complaining about the mark up on windows where most companies net single digits or go out of business because they don't charge enough. I had three union electricians in my office the other day changing lightbulbs, one did the work whi...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:39 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Proline replacement options
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11459
Re: Pella Proline replacement options
Miratec is awful IMO. Seen many failures.
LP is good stuff as is the azek, versatex, etc. Never had an issue. Only time I've seen an issue is due to bad or incorrect installation of it.
Same for the installs, The Nerd is on point there. This is done all day everyday by competent guys.
LP is good stuff as is the azek, versatex, etc. Never had an issue. Only time I've seen an issue is due to bad or incorrect installation of it.
Same for the installs, The Nerd is on point there. This is done all day everyday by competent guys.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Strange rumbling sound in new Marvin Infinity windows
- Replies: 4
- Views: 184
Re: Strange rumbling sound in new Marvin Infinity windows
definitely ghosts.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:18 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window Quotes in Tennessee
- Replies: 18
- Views: 507
Re: Window Quotes in Tennessee
I have looked at other online reviews and do not see many negative reviews of Mezzo. :shock: Where have you been looking??? If anything, that window isn't brought up much these days as there are better choices that the roofers and pickup truck contractors are offering such as Provia. Insignia is an...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna 800 vs SoftLite Elements vs GreatLakes ComfortSmart
- Replies: 11
- Views: 352
Re: Okna 800 vs SoftLite Elements vs GreatLakes ComfortSmart
two great windows to choose from here. I also don't care for that interior low e, but maybe not awful for your location.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:02 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna
- Replies: 14
- Views: 622
Re: Okna
While the 600 is better than the 500, if you are going white/white without an extensive list of upgrades, the 500 is a nice choice. Bang for the buck champ imo.
Gilkey is far from a great window, easy choice here.
Gilkey is far from a great window, easy choice here.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:58 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna
- Replies: 14
- Views: 622
Re: Okna
Did you have the company out yet? Which window did you look at? All of Oknas window are good, maybe not a big fan of the 400.
Post back the details, we can give you more feedback.
Post back the details, we can give you more feedback.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:15 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: SoftLite single hung?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1003
Re: SoftLite single hung?
The reason NOT to buy single hungs: They exist to be a lower cost alternative. Its very rare to find a good one for that reason, since they are made to save a penny here and a penny there.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:11 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 790
Re: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
You can compare them to cars, power tools, fruit, or even ex-wives, doesn't matter. They are both very differnet but equally bad (the last comp wins based on that).
Find some new options.
Find some new options.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:09 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Diamond Windows & Doors 4000
- Replies: 2
- Views: 421
Re: Diamond Windows & Doors 4000
Never heard of them. Not much info on the webiste. Not very promising. The Okna OTOH is a lock. Easy choice.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Anlin vs Provia
- Replies: 11
- Views: 828
Re: Anlin vs Provia
I wouldn't choose provia. Biggest scam in the business right now IMHO. Not sure if a more appropriate comparison is Alside since they have taken the crown as the window of choice for every hack roofer and contractor that doesn't know much about windows, or Pella where a respected name brand and grea...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:30 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pocket v Full Viewable Glass Size
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7234
Re: Pocket v Full Viewable Glass Size
Researching this a bit, I remain confused. I am considering replacing windows, pocket vs. full install. The house was built in 2003, well-known tract builder = windows with poor insulation around the window frame, based on the air leakage I can feel. Questions: • I have gotten quotes from 3 compani...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:00 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Indianapolis - Central Indiana companies
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4247
Re: Indianapolis - Central Indiana companies
Softliet or Okna are your choices here, dont lump provia in with those guys. Other than that it sounds like you are on the right track.
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:53 pm
- Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
- Topic: New Construction Received Replacement Windows from Simonton?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7340
Re: New Construction Received Replacement Windows from Simonton?
I see that you posted this in the DIY section, your line of questioning is scary if you are the guy that is installing these. If you aren't, these are easy questions for your installer to answer. At the end of the day, the pros above are right about snapping in nail fins to solve this, assuming that...
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 1:49 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Windows for a Rental Property
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3711
Re: Windows for a Rental Property
-better engineering -better design -better materials down to the details -MUCH, MUCH longer track record for making quality windows -better performance -better quality control -fewr service issues -stick-on pads that fall off arent the only thing preventing serious air leakage -they are window compa...