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by Delaware Mike
Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Soft-lite Barrington Vs. Crystal 500
Replies: 8
Views: 6389

Re: Soft-lite Barrington Vs. Crystal 500

As you most likely know already, the Barrington is a "price window" and is Soft-Lite's lowest grade series. It will do the job for small to medium size openings. For larger openings I like a stronger head of the master frame and much stronger sashes as opposed to the narrow line Barrington...
by Delaware Mike
Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Please give me your opinions on these quotes
Replies: 4
Views: 3030

Re: Please give me your opinions on these quotes

The pricing on LS by the contractor is very low. He might be one of those guys that has just has his truck, insurance, and some business cards and gets a lot of work based upon reputation. The larger retailer's pricing is not out of line, it's a fair price for a normal installation. Super Spacer is ...
by Delaware Mike
Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Thoughts on Quote
Replies: 7
Views: 5197

Re: Thoughts on Quote

Soft-Lite Imperial LS and Elements both should have about the tightest manufacturing tolerances in the industry. I do think that they have the best sill out there.
by Delaware Mike
Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Thoughts on Quote
Replies: 7
Views: 5197

Re: Thoughts on Quote

I agree with that statement 100%!!!!!!!!!
by Delaware Mike
Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window shopping--looking for feedback
Replies: 5
Views: 3594

Re: Window shopping--looking for feedback

Can we assume that the Imperial LS and the Bainbridge/Barrington window estimates aren't coming from the same dealer? As a dealer for all three of these series I can tell you that the price difference might be close to $50 for the jump up for a dealer, but no where near $100. The LS is a very solid ...
by Delaware Mike
Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Contractor installing Marvin inserts with no frame
Replies: 33
Views: 18235

Re: Contractor installing Marvin inserts with no frame

We better not have to see your home on "Holmes on Homes" or whatever that show is called. That guy is great. Hope everything works out well for you.
by Delaware Mike
Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing windows and needs help!
Replies: 4
Views: 3360

Re: Replacing windows and needs help!

Well, yes and no. You can find a budget window such as a Soft-Lite Bainbridge, Imperial Classic, Vista Panorama, or some other decent stuff out of the some local reputable supply houses. But, the installation in your case will be most of the battle. Metal window tear outs are usually more time consu...
by Delaware Mike
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Can Anyone Verify?
Replies: 3
Views: 2189

Re: Can Anyone Verify?

The sliders with the internal blinds will not qualify for the tax credit as they do not have any type of gas filling or modern low-e coating. I don't even think that most of the manufacturers are even sending them out for testing as they know it's a waste of their money. The performance numbers for ...
by Delaware Mike
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: And the winner is.....
Replies: 16
Views: 7647

Re: And the winner is.....

It's the exact same foil as Soft-Lite has. Woodgrain/textured and all. It looks really nice. What would be really cool would be to have these exterior laminates available with woodgrain interior laminates.
by Delaware Mike
Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:01 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: And the winner is.....
Replies: 16
Views: 7647

Re: And the winner is.....

Should be the foil laminate. Price seems fair, especially for the patio sliders. Good job, you found some great products.
by Delaware Mike
Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: replacement window choices
Replies: 15
Views: 9068

Re: replacement window choices

Simonton perhaps?
by Delaware Mike
Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: replacement window choices
Replies: 15
Views: 9068

Re: replacement window choices

A lot has been posted about Consumer Reports and how they pick windows that are to be tested over the last couple of years. CR basically choice only to test something that consumers could get access to on a National basis from a walk in type of store. American Craftsman/Silverline is very low-grade....
by Delaware Mike
Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Sliding Doors
Replies: 3
Views: 2199

Re: Replacement Sliding Doors

Not unless you're in a Southern Climate. Those aluminum frames conduct the outside temperature to the inside of the house quite easily. Also, those older doors usually don't have as much weatherstripping as the better sliders that are produced currently. I would be curious as to what the cost would ...
by Delaware Mike
Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To caulk or not to caulk???
Replies: 9
Views: 5228

Re: To caulk or not to caulk???

To really insulate those pockets correctly, it is going to be somewhat time consuming and is more likely in the field of professional insulators than window window installers. It's pretty easy to do when one can pull interior or exterior trim as you would have access to the entire cavity, but that's...
by Delaware Mike
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing Windows in Western NJ
Replies: 2
Views: 1837

Re: Replacing Windows in Western NJ

Lucky you! 8 years, that's terrible. Down my way Toll Brothers mainly builds estate homes that start at $500K. I've seen them use low-grade vinyl and wood Andersens. Either way, most of their homes have either a brick, stucco, or stone face with vinyl on the other 3 sides. All of their windows would...