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by Delaware Mike
Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: double hung windows with decorative+privacy glass
Replies: 2
Views: 973

Re: double hung windows with decorative+privacy glass

Sunrise and ProVia. Gluechip is a popular option as a base for privacy and decorative, however it may not give you as much privacy as something like rain glass.
by Delaware Mike
Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:57 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: MI Windows & Doors /Sunrise acquisition
Replies: 15
Views: 5197

Re: MI Windows & Doors /Sunrise acquisition

If Harbor Freight purchased Snap On................ You will be fine with regular windows or patio sliders. Do not even consider a bay, bow, or garden window as they changed vendors to build them and the current ones belong in the centerfold of Fangoria magazine.
by Delaware Mike
Thu May 19, 2022 5:15 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Removing siding vs cutting it back
Replies: 6
Views: 3358

Re: Removing siding vs cutting it back

The new PVC/Azek trim boards will need a nail fin "relief" table saw cut on the back to allow for the thickness of the vinyl window's nailing flange. This will allow the new trim boards to lay flat/true on the sheathing for proper miter or box joints.
by Delaware Mike
Wed May 18, 2022 6:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows Dilemma in Northwest Indiana (Provia vs Sunrise)
Replies: 6
Views: 3773

Re: Windows Dilemma in Northwest Indiana (Provia vs Sunrise)

The ProVia option will outperform the double in the Vanguard from experience with both series. I do like the Vanguard better regarding the sash panels and hardware. It's a shame the rep can't do more of an apples to apples triple glass package to compare without jacking the price.
by Delaware Mike
Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: During & After Installation Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 4046

Re: During & After Installation Advice

The new windows and slider will have the NFRC stickers on the glass on every window and the door. Just ask them for one to be removed so you can keep for your records. That sticker will show that it's the Envirostar and Elegante.
by Delaware Mike
Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:12 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Jump Frame Sill "blocking" material recommendations
Replies: 8
Views: 5058

Re: Jump Frame Sill "blocking" material recommendations

Looks like a southern climate "do not disturb the stucco" thing to me. Glad I don't have deal with in our area. If forced, I'm sure I could find a way to make the job harder and less profitable for myself.
by Delaware Mike
Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Is exterior trim required on Okna replacement windows?
Replies: 7
Views: 4420

Re: Is exterior trim required on Okna replacement windows?

Your installer is installing a downsized replacement window and not a flanged new construction window of the same size as your existing window. Hopefully this doesn't effect any blind brackets.
by Delaware Mike
Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:56 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Replacement Frustration - Am I too Picky?
Replies: 20
Views: 9834

Re: Window Replacement Frustration - Am I too Picky?

That is some rough looking finish work.
by Delaware Mike
Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Glass fogging/streaking in AC 8500 windows
Replies: 7
Views: 4437

Re: Glass fogging/streaking in AC 8500 windows

Most of the AC windows where actually made in NJ by Silverline Windows. It's about the cheapest window one can purchase and I'm not surprised with the seal failures. Andersen Windows acquired Silverline and that AC Home Depot line for like a decade and dumped them to Plygem from what I remember. Dea...
by Delaware Mike
Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows replacement - Recommendations please
Replies: 12
Views: 6853

Re: Windows replacement - Recommendations please

I've not been selling and installing but a few uniquely optioned Sunrise Vanguard projects per year since I'm in OKNA's backyard feel that their product fits my marketplace and preferences. I use to get a really nice full size Vanguard brochure that had most of the information in it similar to the r...
by Delaware Mike
Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows replacement - Recommendations please
Replies: 12
Views: 6853

Re: Windows replacement - Recommendations please

The Sunrise is better than the Aspect. I'm a direct certified dealer for both and still install both of those series. Those u-factors are off a bit too, maybe center of glass and not overall? On a standard Sunrise product (white or tan), Sunrise's lead times are pretty fast now. 3-4 weeks depending ...
by Delaware Mike
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sunrise Vanguard Weep hole
Replies: 9
Views: 5864

Re: Sunrise Vanguard Weep hole

I've been installing regular Sunrise base and Vanguard series DH units since 2004 and have never had one not irrigate water correctly as designed with the pitched sill. I've had issues with one of the patio sliding doors that was installed into a hostile on the river storm area that can have some wa...
by Delaware Mike
Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:29 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Are prices of windows going up?
Replies: 7
Views: 4936

Re: Are prices of windows going up?

I cannot speak for Simonton pricing, but Sunrise has another price increase coming, OKNA just hit us with one, and there are constant Covid surcharges. It surprise me with what's going on with gas/oil prices if this gets a lot worse soon too.
by Delaware Mike
Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
Replies: 34
Views: 16123

Re: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.

If a finless replacement window is installed it would be advisable for it to at least be made a little smaller if not the sheetrock downsize sizing. You must get spray foam around the window as the mechanical flanged seal is now gone and you need squaring room Exterior vinyl j-channel will have flex...
by Delaware Mike
Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Provia Aspect or Sunrise Standard?
Replies: 11
Views: 6392

Re: Provia Aspect or Sunrise Standard?

I don't know what Sunrise did with the Essential platform regarding it's name, but I think it's been killed off and rightfully so. I think that "drop" window is now a MI entry level window and it's just as horrible from what one of my larger Sunrise New England colleagues told me.