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- Fri May 15, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: My Window Reviews for Massachusetts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 56615
Re: My Window Reviews for Massachusetts
It is too bad that you could not have included Okna in that run down. I think it gives the Restorations a run for its money. I like the Sunrise window a lot too.
- Fri May 15, 2009 5:09 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Alside Excalibur
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6342
Re: Alside Excalibur
Pocket sill design with a bulky look to it. Depending on the price range that window is in, there are much more favorable options.
What is the climate like in the area that you live?
What is the climate like in the area that you live?
- Thu May 14, 2009 11:55 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11461
Re: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
Adrian...you must be some sort of engineer. That being said, the window manufacturers have gotten this pretty figured out at this point. As I mentioned previously, it is an over hyped fear and does not present any problems in well built windows. Silicone or glazing tape can certain accommodate a nic...
- Thu May 14, 2009 8:59 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11461
Re: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
The seal between the glass and the frame can't be "independent of the frame". If this seal isn't good then air will leak in. A gap the thickness of a nickel would be catastrophic. (Temperature range in my area is only about 90 degrees, not 100, but close...) No grids for us. I checked a f...
- Wed May 13, 2009 5:28 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11461
Re: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
adrian wrote:.....One preferred Vytex. (The fourth was Andersen Renewal.)
I will let Skydawggy comment on this part right here...
- Wed May 13, 2009 5:23 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11461
Re: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
Vinyl windows are based on UPVC (un-plasticized) frames and therefore do not have the same issues with out gassing as associated with other flexible vinyl products. The off gassing of flexible vinyl products is an overblown fear and my research indicates that it is a temporary problem that is mitiga...
- Wed May 13, 2009 12:33 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11461
Re: Marvin Infinity (fiberglass) vs BF Rich (vinyl)
Out-Gassing of vinyl is BS. Vinyl is just as stable a substrate as fiberglass and I would eliminate that from consideration when making a decision. On the other end of things, the BF Rich window is dark in my opinion for that Thermal data that they have. There are better vinyl windows out there that...
- Tue May 12, 2009 7:01 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Simonton Quality Control Issues????
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12131
Re: Simonton Quality Control Issues????
While I know the history on WinCore...they still have quite a bit to go before they are going to get people to switch brands.
- Tue May 12, 2009 4:34 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Windows Sash Rot
- Replies: 27
- Views: 22138
Re: Marvin Windows Sash Rot
unpainted wood on the lower rail is a recipe for disaster. That is nothing that would really be considered Marvins fault unless they were specified to be painted.
- Mon May 11, 2009 3:48 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Structural performance: Simonton, Gorell, Soft-Lite
- Replies: 28
- Views: 16666
Re: Structural performance: Simonton, Gorell, Soft-Lite
Everything makes a difference and between 0.02 to 0.15 is pretty stark.
Just depends on what the difference is worth to you.
DP and air infiltration are independent of each other.
Just depends on what the difference is worth to you.
DP and air infiltration are independent of each other.
- Sun May 10, 2009 3:09 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Alside Excalibur
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6342
Re: Alside Excalibur
Can't really disagree with Zago.
Test of time and Alside are not typically in the same sentence if you survey the pros.
Test of time and Alside are not typically in the same sentence if you survey the pros.
- Fri May 08, 2009 7:03 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Coil Spring vs. Block and Tackle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2565
Re: Coil Spring vs. Block and Tackle
Both good.
Block and Tackle is a tiny bit smoother in my opinion when the windows get larger. The teflon coated constant force systems are nice and as smooth.
Both will live plenty long.
Block and Tackle is a tiny bit smoother in my opinion when the windows get larger. The teflon coated constant force systems are nice and as smooth.
Both will live plenty long.
- Fri May 08, 2009 1:06 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Choosing A Replacement Window Company - Any Advice
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10946
Re: Choosing A Replacement Window Company - Any Advice
Stop eating fast food then Dave.
The whole neat truck thing might be a trick. I have pulled my hair out trying to get my installers organized and neat looking but I wouldn't trade his work for anyone else.
The whole neat truck thing might be a trick. I have pulled my hair out trying to get my installers organized and neat looking but I wouldn't trade his work for anyone else.
- Wed May 06, 2009 4:24 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Choosing A Replacement Window Company - Any Advice
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10946
Re: Choosing A Replacement Window Company - Any Advice
nywindows...welcome to the board. Where are you located?
- Wed May 06, 2009 11:51 am
- Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
- Topic: Can anyone help me select the best Simonton window?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7321
Re: Can anyone help me select the best Simonton window?
Performance numbers are equivalent.
The Impressions 9800, is designed to look more like a wood window.
The Impressions 9800, is designed to look more like a wood window.