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by zaphod
Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Air Inflitration: Double Hung vs Slider
Replies: 3
Views: 3816

Air Inflitration: Double Hung vs Slider

Would like to see some discussion on air infiltration comparing double hung to horizontal double sliders. People have mentioned that DH have better AI numbers than HS. Why? Is that for a given window size, where the DH would have a shorter sash-to-sash seal length compared to a slider in the same op...
by zaphod
Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for Vinyl Double Horizontal Sliders with Nigh Latch
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Re: Looking for Vinyl Double Horizontal Sliders with Nigh Latch

I'm not aware of any that DO NOT have night latches... All of the premium offerings that are frequently mentioned around here (Okna, HiMark, Softlite, Simonton, Sunrise, etc) all do... Sunrise is a home-grown Michigan product if you have't considered them yet. :wink: Was quoted Simonton 6100 series...
by zaphod
Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for Vinyl Double Horizontal Sliders with Nigh Latch
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Looking for Vinyl Double Horizontal Sliders with Nigh Latch

Looking for recommendations on vinyl window brands and models that feature night latches in their horizontal double sliders. Night latches are almost industry standard in Double Hung units, not sure why this is not standard in sliders also. Any other information you would like to share about your wi...