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by Windows on Washington
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton 5500s
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

Disposal fees that are built into the price and can be taken off are no longer disposal fees, they are a price drop. you have built 100 dollars into the price and someone else has built 15% into the price. Both are the same just wrapped in different packages. The disposal fee is not built into the ...
by Windows on Washington
Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton 5500s
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

The second price is very competitive. I would never do business with someone that gives me a one day price. It is insulting and I as a consumer never appreciated it. I can legitimize maybe taking a hundred bucks off maybe to save the follow up trip out or something like that but almost 15% tells me ...
by Windows on Washington
Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Choices...confusion
Replies: 8
Views: 5689

What exactly did the Soft-Lite rep do or not do? I did not read anything in your previous posts that sounded wrong.
by Windows on Washington
Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Inexpensive windows for a basement.....
Replies: 3
Views: 2958

Not a whole lot of glass in those so the glass performance is less important than is the air leakage in a window like that. Obviously, I would opt for Low-e argon regardless, however, look for a fully welded unit that is airtight and make sure to use a low expanding foam for the install.
by Windows on Washington
Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Amerimax vs. Anlin - Advice please
Replies: 3
Views: 4184

I don't have any familiarity with either product but I will give your thread a bump.
by Windows on Washington
Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Choices...confusion
Replies: 8
Views: 5689

Product and Installation are critical. Post installation support should be altogether unecessary if the product is ordered and installed properly the first time. Of the windows that you have on the list, the Soft-Lite Imperial LS is the leader of the pack. All of the windows you have listed will hav...
by Windows on Washington
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Another noise reduction question
Replies: 32
Views: 44211

Figure two layers of tempered glass with a thick PVB interlayer and I would guess somewhere in the low to mid 20's
by Windows on Washington
Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Another noise reduction question
Replies: 32
Views: 44211

I'm new to the board and have a quick question. What is the approximate STC rating of a window with 1/8" glass + 0.090 PVB laminate + 1/8" glass? It ultimately depends on the window and material choices. Is this a vinyl window? In a vinyl window with a dual pane IGU and one pane consistin...
by Windows on Washington
Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sidelite crack mechanism
Replies: 1
Views: 2425

Re: Sidelite crack mechanism

My GC installed the front door and 2 sidelites on a new construction. The installation looked good with no visible problems. A few months later, one of the sidelites has about three hairline cracks (on the exterior pane) that run down the length of the glass for about 6-8 inches. There is no mushro...
by Windows on Washington
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need some advice about the cost of replacement windows
Replies: 1
Views: 2351

Re: Need some advice about the cost of replacement windows

I purchased my grandparents house (where my dad grew up) a couple of years ago. It is a 2 story Colonial that was built in 1937 and has lots of single pane, wooden windows. The house is very cold during the winter and we have pretty high electric bills (the house is all electric) in the wintertime....
by Windows on Washington
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vytex vs. Alside 8'x6' Sliding Patio Door
Replies: 4
Views: 4616

The Alside Excalibur and Vytex Heritage are about equal in quality. The Vytex is a little better looking but Alside will probably give you better service. It's been a while since we showed Vytex the door and told them not to bother coming back (search my posts about Vytex for further info) but one ...
by Windows on Washington
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Good Housekeeping Warranty
Replies: 7
Views: 6870

I am with Sky and Window. You warranty with the manufacturer will always be superseding so don't bother hinging a decision on that seal.
by Windows on Washington
Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vytex vs. Alside 8'x6' Sliding Patio Door
Replies: 4
Views: 4616

Re: Vytex vs. Alside 8'x6' Sliding Patio Door

I have been comparing 8' patio doors for my living room. Both of these patio doors were presented to me - but I do not know which is a better product overall? An Alside Excalibur or a Vytex 6100? I have received comprabe price quotes for both offering Excalibur: Argon gas; Lifetime warantee on the ...
by Windows on Washington
Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:53 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Which window for PacNW?
Replies: 19
Views: 13730

They are local, in fact the main plant is only about 15 miles from me. Getting parts or service shouldn't a problem! In this fairly mild climate would it pay to get the super spacer, low E goes without saying. I'm going to pass on the argon, not really worth it as I understand it leaks out in less ...
by Windows on Washington
Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Which window for PacNW?
Replies: 19
Views: 13730

Pretty good window and the better between the two that you listed. Factory service is a plus and you are right in Milgards backyard so you should feel good about that.