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Hi Window nerd, I have some more questions regarding this "direct glazing" method you recommended. I've spoken to my architect and a general contractor. And I quote: We used to use a similar method here in the '70's and '80's, before more restrictive energy codes kicked in. The basic prob...

I think you have solved my budget problem and just saved me alot of $$$$$. I didn't know framing raw IGUs directly into the walls is a common practice for passive solar homes. But it makes perfect sense. Via reading other forums I found this company: https://kissourglass.com/ https://kissourglass.fi...

That is an extremely interesting suggestion. I'll have to look into that. I wonder what limitations there might be from a building code perspective, I'm going to discuss this with my architect. Is cardinal the only manufacturer for these "raw" IGUs that can be used this way? They have a gl...

thank you for the recommendations, i'll surely check them out. i have another strange question, specific to new construction windows- whats the most cost effective way to design glazing to cover specific square footage? What I mean is, for example, for the same square footage of area, i'd assume tha...

Simonton's website's dealer locator doesnt even work when I put my 80302 zip code in......and google search says I dont have any dealers in the front range. Yet the local home depot carries them! So I guess I'll start there. Their line at home depot is called "daylight max" The sunrise dea...

Thank you, I'll do that. What are some good names for fiber glass that I should get quotes from, eh? Also, anyone here local who have used specific sunrise/simomton dealers which they would recommend? Also, sunrise/simonton's websites really suck. I can't find anywhere that talks about their reinfor...

its nothing to do with aesthetics, its all about the reinforcement. something to do with how the vinyl melts and the window collapse in a fire or something. i think its an excuse to make it harder to build like every other building code amendment they have. thank you for the recommendations, i didnt...

Hi, I've been reading alot of posts and recommendations, but most if not all are for replacement windows (well that is the name of the site!) and also most of the brands talked about are not in my area. Can anyone provide some recommendations for new construction windows in Colorado? I'm building a ...