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- Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:48 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Guidance on leaking double window
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5285
Re: Guidance on leaking double window
It's been a while since I have installed or had much to do with Alside windows but I believe they may run screws in a mull plate at the bottom of the window through the sill. At least they did 2008-2010. The location of the leak in the center bottom would suggest to me it has to do with the weep dra...
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:53 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: OKNA 500 windows and Noise
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8248
Re: OKNA 500 windows and Noise
Caulking: A different caulk would not make a measurable difference. If the some areas of caulking were missed and new Lastly, this is a pretty silly question but one that we often encounter, make sure that the windows are fully closed and locked. There is an extra "click" to fully seat th...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:51 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: quote question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3551
Re: quote question
Have the windows been ordered yet or was this after the measuring? Also you stated you are replacing the wood trim/casing so just have them remove & leave it off. Thats less work for you also you won't have to remove it.
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:11 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Quadratherm??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2284
Re: Quadratherm??
I have about 20,000 windows with cardinal i89 out there and no more issues than any without it.(Cincinnati market) so it definitely has some cold days but not like Wisconsin or other very northern parts. The i89 is also much more durable than a hard coat low-e on other manufacturers in the testing I...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:39 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Sound abatement?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3385
Re: Sound abatement?
When you have the sunrise dealer out ask for NRG glass this should be available from Marvin also, not sure about the others. It's made specifically for noise reduction. Ask for STC ratings the higher the number the more sound dampening the window will have so you can compare between brands.
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:13 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Solace patio door is it the same as sunrise restorations?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10749
Re: Solace patio door is it the same as sunrise restorations?
The sashes are welded. The frames are knock down(meaning screwed together in the field). The frames use rubber gaskets at the corners where the screws are to ensure a water and air seal. I'm not sure about the soft lite door but the Sunrise door has an air leakage rate of .02cfm (you can't really ge...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Spray Foam Insulation Air Infiltration
- Replies: 30
- Views: 17231
Re: Spray Foam Insulation Air Infiltration
Looking above the window as in is there a window above that one? In my experience water intrusion near the top of the window isn't usually an issue with that window in particular but one above it, or possibly a gutter etc. You normally wouldn't have access to that cavity to foam insulate although it...
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 6:05 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Why is this so hard?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3629
Re: Why is this so hard?
Your better off going to the Soft-Lite "dealer" If your new contractor isn't a window "dealer" what happens should you ever need warranty service. He will not be able to hep you and you'll be having a hard time at that point getting anything done. It's better to deal with a deale...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:53 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window world 4000 vs feldco Sophia vs Sunrise essential
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3215
Re: Window world 4000 vs feldco Sophia vs Sunrise essential
Those 3 windows are relatively comparable to each other. As noted above there are better products available. If you're on a budget and those are the 3 options, the Essentials from Sunrise has the better air leakage rating and come from the best of 3 manufacturers imo. I would put the Alside window 2...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:56 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Garden Window
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4939
Re: Garden Window
I've used Ventana since I've been in this business haven't had any issues with them. Just to note Ventana will make the frame but doesn't put glass in them, the glass will be interred buy whatever "manufacturer" you get it from. ie MI, Okna, Simonton, Sunrise etc
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:48 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Help with a quote of Vytex Potomac.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9621
Re: Help with a quote of Vytex Potomac.
The Potomac is an excellent window and will outperform RBA in every single category.
- Fri May 08, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Quaker Vinyl Windows
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4177
Re: Quaker Vinyl Windows
When considering the Okna is being quoted with jamb extensions the price between the windows isn't as large of a spread. Get it quoted without jamb extensions? Also I'm not familiar with Lang but I'd be concerned about a window with or without jamb extensions that cost less than 200 buck. When you f...
- Wed May 06, 2020 9:26 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Framing a three wide opening for individual windows
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2561
Re: Framing a three wide opening for individual windows
I haven’t really ran into that issue but you could just remove the million and shim if needed then install a new mull piece. You’ll likely damage the one you take off but they’re not to difficult to change out. There’s usually only about an 1/8” space between the two windows so I don’t really forese...
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:07 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Do Sunrise NRG IGUs appear visually different from non-NRG?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6180
Re: Do Sunrise NRG IGUs appear visually different from non-NRG?
There is no visible difference between the NRG IGU vs the normal IGU. The difference doesn't have to due with the low e coating but the nominal thickness of the glass on th4e outer pane. We mix and match NRG and NRG all the time. Thanks WindowDirectCinci, I appreciate you chiming in with your NRG e...
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:06 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Do Sunrise NRG IGUs appear visually different from non-NRG?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6180
Re: Do Sunrise NRG IGUs appear visually different from non-NRG?
Dfw gal. You are quoting the vt rating of the glass only. Once put into a window then there will be less light coming in when accounting for frame size, grids or sdls, even the screen options. I would always only look at rating of the entire window and not glass rating as you could be seriously misl...