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by toddinmn
Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum
Replies: 15
Views: 9672

Re: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum

Actually most of the commenting on price is by you Todd. Much to the chagrin of the other Pros on here. Most of us agreed long ago that we were here to help consumers choose the right window. Not as a place to help them negotiate the cheapest price. If you have a problem with that, please take your...
by toddinmn
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum
Replies: 15
Views: 9672

Re: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum

commenting on price does a disservice due to complexities of pricing. if you find a good quality window,you like the company,and the price is reasonable for the quality you are getting then calling 10 more companies in order to start a bidding war is not a smart thing to do. example, a few years ba...
by toddinmn
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum
Replies: 15
Views: 9672

Re: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum

Actually most of the commenting on price is by you Todd. Much to the chagrin of the other Pros on here. Most of us agreed long ago that we were here to help consumers choose the right window. Not as a place to help them negotiate the cheapest price. If you have a problem with that, please take your...
by toddinmn
Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:23 am
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Should I even consider Window World Replacements
Replies: 15
Views: 19195

Re: Should I even consider Window World Replacements

Wow, that is F-ing cheap if you are correct. I know of illegal's getting $35 for window wrapping alone without materials.I have seen some of WW's installs and they have done a nice job on the install and the capping was very nice.
by toddinmn
Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum
Replies: 15
Views: 9672

Re: Pricing Simonton Prism Platinum

Actually there is alot of commenting on price.Do a search and you can get a ballpark price.You will get more responce if you post your bids and give more details on the install.
by toddinmn
Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Should I even consider Window World Replacements
Replies: 15
Views: 19195

Re: Should I even consider Window World Replacements

Here in MN ,window world is a locally owned franchise.Homesealed,what is window world paying there installers vs you or your installers?Most workers are getting pushed whether they are hourly or paid per window.The EPA rules are in effect now,the only thing that has changed to my best knowledge is t...
by toddinmn
Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: replacement window comparisons...Please help
Replies: 2
Views: 3221

Re: replacement window comparisons...Please help

Silverline 8700's are sliders and the 3100's are single hung windows.You probally meant silverline 8500's.I am not familiar with the 3100's but the 3201's are a nice window for the money and I would use those over the Silverline 8500's.Home depot also sells Simonton's but you sometimes have to ask a...
by toddinmn
Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: low height replacement windows
Replies: 2
Views: 2072

Re: low height replacement windows

Make your opening larger.
by toddinmn
Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Tax Credit vs. Energy Star
Replies: 5
Views: 3874

Re: Tax Credit vs. Energy Star

The Dept. of Energy has the new R5 program that requires around a .22 u-factor.Even if they set the standards higher somebody will make a low cost or cheap window to meet those standards.Menards already stocks R5 windows on the shelf sold under Certainteed's name.
by toddinmn
Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Old Craftsman Style House Renovation - needs lots of windows
Replies: 11
Views: 12348

Re: Old Craftsman Style House Renovation - needs lots of windows

I would not worry about them being a "sealed" system when being used with a storm/combination window.Tilt-pacs with a storm will also give an excellent windbreak.The savings in cost should more than equal out even with the ETC.I do no of one company working on being ETC qualified as we spe...
by toddinmn
Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: LoE windows
Replies: 4
Views: 3122

Re: LoE windows

The Low-e is usually easier to spot from the exterior side.It would not be uncommon for the glass to look different if you are mixing different brands of windows and glass.It would be best to talk to your contractor 1st,unless you are starting to have doubt in them.
by toddinmn
Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Old Craftsman Style House Renovation - needs lots of windows
Replies: 11
Views: 12348

Re: Old Craftsman Style House Renovation - needs lots of windows

Jambliner kits should ony cost about $5000 ,no installation.
by toddinmn
Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Rotten Seat Board on Bow Window
Replies: 12
Views: 10796

Re: Rotten Seat Board on Bow Window

There also should be some type of insulation under the seat.You will probally get a wide range in cost on repairing the window because of the rot and unforseen.Most will want to replace because of the rot and unknown.There is typically more money to be on replacing the window as well.This would be a...