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- Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:39 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Input wanted on proposed fix for improperly installed windows
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14273
Re: Input wanted on proposed fix for improperly installed windows
The first photo you show does has flashing tape...Just so we're clear you're asking them to extend the roof flashing up higher to go under the window nailing flange and tape. This is not something that would normally be done during window replacement. Unless it's in the contract to do so it shouldn'...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:43 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window Replacement Advice: Vytex, Sunrise, Pella, SoftLite
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8666
Re: Window Replacement Advice: Vytex, Sunrise, Pella, SoftLite
Vytex and Restorations are above the rest in this comparison. Depending on the brown you chose, Sunrise may be doing that in a co-extruded vinyl as opposed to paint. I'd definitely prefer that if that's the case. If both are being painted I'd choose whichever installation company you feel will do th...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Polaris Supreme vs Xl Ultimate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4744
Re: Polaris Supreme vs Xl Ultimate
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...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:39 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Indianapolis - Central Indiana companies
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4245
Re: Indianapolis - Central Indiana companies
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.
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:16 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Is this installation information correct?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4650
Re: Is this installation information correct?
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 ...
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:43 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Incorrectly framed new window installation
- Replies: 16
- Views: 55143
Re: Incorrectly framed new window installation
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
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:33 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Garden Windows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2041
Re: Garden Windows
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...
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:28 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window project stalled, need help.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2380
Re: Window project stalled, need help.
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.
- Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:27 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: How to pick between Soft-Lite, Sunrise & Okna?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3341
Re: How to pick between Soft-Lite, Sunrise & Okna?
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.
- Tue May 16, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: IWC or Milgard aluminum
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1126
Re: IWC or Milgard aluminum
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
- Thu May 11, 2023 9:48 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Aluminum capping over a vynal window.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3242
Re: Aluminum capping over a vynal 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...
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:22 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: AI on Window Nation's Addison?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5382
Re: AI on Window Nation's Addison?
.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
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:31 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Another shelf for garden window
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1201
Re: Another shelf for garden window
Did you contact who you bought it from. Most manufacturers offer additional shelves when ordering
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:49 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: basement window replacement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4591
Re: basement window replacement
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...
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:25 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: OKNA 800 ENVIRO STAR VS SUNRISE RESTORATION
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3855
Re: OKNA 800 ENVIRO STAR VS SUNRISE RESTORATION
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.