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by Ricknez
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows near Kansas City
Replies: 11
Views: 215

Re: Replacement windows near Kansas City

I can tell with confidence that the Soft Lite " Elements" is the clear winner by a huge margin. Looks like you have an easy choice.
by Ricknez
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Nashville TN- Windows
Replies: 29
Views: 10561

Re: Nashville TN- Windows

I would not be worried about lead. You lived in the home how long and didnt get lead poisoning ??? When you remove a window, there really isnt alot of dust, its an over stated concern in my view for the government to of made money. Every time you open and close a door you could conceivably cause lea...
by Ricknez
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: NJ Windows - and can’t break the bank
Replies: 5
Views: 162

Re: NJ Windows - and can’t break the bank

MI Windows are garbage and pella is just as bad. I also agree with looking at the Okna 600 series, very well built. Okna also make a very nice sliding patio door. Also like Soft Lite's patio door and their "Elements" window.
by Ricknez
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sound dampening not up to spec
Replies: 8
Views: 185

Re: Sound dampening not up to spec

Just a thought, sound can be coming through walls as well.
by Ricknez
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SE Pennsylvania farmhouse replacement windows and installer
Replies: 5
Views: 178

Re: SE Pennsylvania farmhouse replacement windows and installer

the v4000 is the sunrise vanguard( I think ) which is a very good window.
by Ricknez
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
Replies: 18
Views: 601

Re: Advice on Windows in Denver

Restorations and vanguard are a .02 air infiltration rating. Its listed on the very last line of that chart.
by Ricknez
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Should I wrap exterior with metal
Replies: 5
Views: 166

Re: Should I wrap exterior with metal

Most window companies do a decent job at capping. It's not rocket science. Problems occur when guys that do windows on weekends or basement remodelers that claim to do " everything".
by Ricknez
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Tax credit eligibility based on energystar.gov list or just by the requirements? (OKNA)
Replies: 3
Views: 196

Re: Tax credit eligibility based on energystar.gov list or just by the requirements? (OKNA)

FYI, I never heard of anyone having to show any proof. The 2 popular wood brands haven't met those standards and yet people always get the tax credit although probably out of being uninformed as to what the guidelines were.
by Ricknez
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna vs Others - Windows and Sliders Northern Connecticut
Replies: 4
Views: 202

Re: Okna vs Others - Windows and Sliders Northern Connecticut

MI Windows are certainly not a well regarded brand. This is a project you want to do once, not twice or you will be paying much more. Okna do a great job with their windows. Far too many homeowners use the age old excuse that " this is not our forever home" and skimp on quality. That is no...
by Ricknez
Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
Replies: 7
Views: 742

Re: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo

You really need to broaden your search. Those 2 products are not well regarded, particularly the pella impervia.
by Ricknez
Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Deformed interior gasket - Vytex
Replies: 5
Views: 632

Re: Deformed interior gasket - Vytex

Thats an older Vytex window and it was their " low end " series . Their 2 upper end product lines are MUCH better designed.
by Ricknez
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows in Central NJ
Replies: 9
Views: 994

Re: Windows in Central NJ

mesagsxbkr wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:20 pm We are in Somerset.

You are correct, I put 19 windows, but it’s 17. I double counted the sliders in the double hung.
That part of New Jersey is too far out of our area. We do venture into southern nj from time to time. Try the Agm Windows and Doors Company and see if they go to that area.
by Ricknez
Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows in Central NJ
Replies: 9
Views: 994

Re: Windows in Central NJ

What area (town ) in central new jersey? I think you have 19 windows?
I would not recommend the georgetown. Did you look into majestic series windows ? These are replacement I presume?
by Ricknez
Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SoftLite single hung?
Replies: 9
Views: 937

Re: SoftLite single hung?

Many companies stopped making single hungs simply because no one wants them and they serve no purpose.
by Ricknez
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SoftLite single hung?
Replies: 9
Views: 937

Re: SoftLite single hung?

The bigger question is why would you want a single hung?