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There is a rating for sound transmission called STC... ask for the STC numbers. In the product I offer the dual pane with dissimilar glass test significantly higher than triple pane. It may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer but the numbers should tell the story.

I'd prefer window world over the American Craftsman product. As you are probably aware getting someone to do 1 window is difficult. Window World will likely do it but the problem there is they will probably send out the installer that's lowest on the totem pole. If they have some decent crews they w...

Okna hands down, you’ll find Alside listed under AMI and the “foam cavity” is laughable compared to virtually every other brands foam filled frames

just to chime in grids usually change the SHGC a point or so. Not sure about with Okna but Id assume the same. Maybe the rep is referencing that

If your close to fitting you may also be able to just remove the sash from its shoes and leaving it in there but that may get you and extra inch or two. You need to watch some videos and learn how the shoes work so you don’t damage your window

Try removing the top sash and storing it in the garage for the summer

Can you tell what the glass specifies on the contract? Most manufacturers will give glass packages names instead of the technical code you are seeing on that purchase order. I don't know what some of it means but it looks like you got double pane 3mm glass w/Cardinals 366 Low-E which with i89. That ...

Cardinal typically laser etches glass info into the lower corner of the glass if it's a cardinal IGU. It may provide you with the information you're looking for. It's unlikely the labels were printed wrong. Ask to see the purchase order from Cardinal? Not sure if the manufacturer will comply but wor...

I'm a big fan of the Thermal U Plus & for $32 more it seams like a no brainer to me. For the amount of windows you have the upgraded cost is very little compared to the overall object cost.

Why do you think they are wrong? It’s highly unlikely it’s incorrect. The numbers on the energy star label are going to be a reflection of the glass ordered. If you have information on the glass ordered with it that would be helpful or if you can post a photo of the energy star label or a white labe...

That window has an Air Leakage rate of .20ish, so they are drafty by design unfortunately. Also It's unlikely energy star stickers would be printed up wrong but anything is possible. If you post up some photos on the exterior that would be helpful regarding caulk. It is common practice not caulk aro...

Looks fine so far. They should insulate and trim those gaps before finishing.

While I like fiberglass for my boat material I don’t see one single benefit in using it over vinyl for windows. Quite the opposite really, usually poor warranties, significant cost & subpar efficiency ratings. Saying it expands at the same rate as glass and that’s why it’s worth significantly mo...

Could be the screen rattling or if you have grids in between the glass they could rattle slightly. I couldn't imagine an installation scenario other than not insulating around the window and something like exterior trim being loose and rattling

Gilkey is a mid tier window at best. Bulky, not aesthetically pleasing, middle of the road performance & outdated design. Okna is a clear winner here