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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.

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...

-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...

Thanks for the snarky reply, Uncle Eddie. I put Okna windows in my previous home, and you know what? None of the buyers gave a damn. I found out that as long as the windows look nice and open and close properly without any noticeable drafts, buyers don't care at all about which brand or quality of ...

No, but you are choosing low price over quality on the window, so may as well do the same on the install, right?

Time for an update. Builder has been dragging feet on response and I wanted them to resolve other issues before I revive this issue again. I ended up calling the manufacturer and the rep who answered the phone was very friendly and open with the facts. I got an audio recording of an admission that ...

Another vote to run from garden windows.

Is that a 1 story home? But yes...this was not done correctly. Hey, it is not a 1 story home. Why do you ask? Update: I brought the issue up to my " contractor " and provided a diagram of what it should look like which he complied and corrected it but then after he corrected the issue cam...

This work was not done by a contractor. Get your money back right away and hire someone qualified. I'm sure it will probably cost a lot more, and for good reason.

The Sunrise and Okna options should be your only two choices. Don't skimp, this is an investment that will last decades.

WindowReplace wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:20 pm Read about American craftsman being great if installed prefectly.

Haven't run into one of those personally, have you tried removing that phillips head screw?

Ahh, the old Gapco Chung window. The predecessor to the Gapco Wang. I prefer the former.

Got any pics to advise on the screen design?

Its a franchise. Almost none of them are run by people who know the industry and their business practices are a gimmick. They are typically "entrepreneurs" that bought a window franchise because it has higher profit margins than papa johns or zippy discount dry cleaning. They are generally...

Find another Softlite dealer. Someone in your area probably offers the Elements, and there could be another Elite dealer as well. I would NEVER recommend going with a fake window company like Zen.