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Aside from price. I would consider the VT rating in my decision. That low of a number on the XL would indicate pretty dark glass. You may want that or may not but it's worth a mention. Also the .20 u factor would be to qualify for the most efficient list and receive a tax credit but the .23 is still...

As far as I know Mr window offered both Okna and Sunrise ( they did a few years ago anyway) so they me be a good start to compare and they are also a smaller locally owned operation. You can usually get better service from locally owned operations vs the national companies.

The way that installer described it is one way to do it (although not a good one in my opinion. What we usually do on this style is cut through the exterior aluminum stop (it's a PITA) but allows us enough room to insulate the new window. We also always wrap the exterior with new aluminum. At least ...

Better watch out for other shortcuts. That frame job screams hack to me. He probably did know that was supposed to be framed with a header he just chose not to do it. The way he fixed it will probably suffice but I still would have not done it that way

Just to hit on what the others have stated. Although the Provia and window would garden windows could essentially be the same “chassis” 80% of the window is glass and Provia’s glass system would be far superior than window worlds. With 4 glass panels in a garden window including one on top that gets...

Not to complicate matters more but there is a very good dealer near you in Lafayette,BlueBird Windows & Doors. Sounds like he may be a good fit for what you’re looking for and has multiple product options. I know he will do you a good job.

I would start by contacting each company and exploring if they'll even let you become a dealer. All 3 of those companies vet their dealers and look for strategic partners.

Condensation on the glass (not in between) is usually indicative of humidity issues in the house and not reflective of a problem with the window

I agree with everyone one else here. We do not do it that way but is very common. We would do that with 3 pieces so 2 seams or with polyurethane flex trim. Only drawback to the polyurethane is it will need to be painted. It takes a lot of patience to do those in 2-3 seams. I would call them and have...

.17. I agree with the window nerd. They have clever marketing but don’t provide any value in going with them. Their value is terrible. (Price vs product quality) and you’ll likely get terrible service. Private equity owned companies don’t have the consumers interest in mind, just its investors

Did you contact who you bought it from. Most manufacturers offer additional shelves when ordering

Well both are right. It can be done either way. The issue with removing the steel frame is it could damage the concrete around it or the drywall. If installer 1 is telling you he will not damage the drywall and you prefer that method just hold him accountable to repair any drywall damage. We primari...

Thats great that you won some free windows! Are they able to convert those free ones to the 800 series. Sounds like that deal is to good to pass up. You're comparing to great products but that price spread makes it an easy decision in my opinion.

There are a couple of thoughts about that. Do you have the money to afford the price increase. The TP will probably give you a $600 tax credit. That would offset the cost by almost half. The n3200a will not qualify for the tax credit. The only two options that would qualify are the s3210a or n3210a...

He said Sunrise doesn't use Cardinal glass. Is their glass as good as Cardinal? Also the two openings in my garage, I'd like to use a real good glass package to keep the heat out. I've been putting up a plastic shield over the windows in the summer to keep the heat out. Is there a certain glass pac...