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by TheWindowNerd
Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:19 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for replacement Awning windows?
Replies: 1
Views: 1608

Re: Looking for replacement Awning windows?

You can look at solarban 70, tinted glass, or a solar package.

Call the company that does Simonton and Soft-lite. Tell them you are seriour and that you want a no pressure quote, if they say yes and then get pushy tell them to leave your house.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Northern Virginia windows help
Replies: 2
Views: 2451

Re: Northern Virginia windows help

Ecostar is a great pro have him give you a quote.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Windows in Dallas--advice sought
Replies: 11
Views: 7635

Re: Replacement Windows in Dallas--advice sought

Matt00 wrote:can you suggest who sells replacement widows in chapel hill?
That would depend on quantity and budget.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Capping: PVC vs Enamel
Replies: 7
Views: 4394

Re: Capping: PVC vs Enamel

I do whatever my customer wants! Personally I like PVC.
by TheWindowNerd
Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Gorell 5155 with Eco Master Glass vs Okan 500 DX
Replies: 20
Views: 11970

Re: Gorell 5155 with Eco Master Glass vs Okan 500 DX

based on the info you supplied I would do the OKNA.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:34 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Time for new windows?
Replies: 4
Views: 2944

Re: Time for new windows?

I agree with WOW.
You need a good independent contracter with 20yrs+ experience.
by TheWindowNerd
Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Replacing Windows From Outside
Replies: 6
Views: 7583

Re: Replacing Windows From Outside

The blinds stops are pretty much impossible to remove without breaking. The only way to do so would be cutting them with a multi-tool or very carefully with a sawz-all. Typically, outside installs are followed by aluminum capping, or total replacement of the exterior trim with a pvc product or some...
by TheWindowNerd
Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Harvey vs OKNA
Replies: 11
Views: 9404

Re: Harvey vs OKNA

Sky brings up a good point, get as much of the tax credit as possible.
by TheWindowNerd
Sat Sep 25, 2010 5:34 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Harvey vs OKNA
Replies: 11
Views: 9404

Re: Harvey vs OKNA

The okna is a good performing window.
by TheWindowNerd
Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Installing replacement windows in Philadelphia
Replies: 6
Views: 3841

Re: Installing replacement windows in Philadelphia

I almost always just wrap the blindstop on houses with existing wrap.It is hardly noticable unless you are looking for it.If the storms were face mounted that would be a lot more noticable.So yes it is possible and all you typically need is a piece of aluminum bent @1/2''x1'' the lenght and width o...
by TheWindowNerd
Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:22 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna 400 vs SHEFFIELD
Replies: 3
Views: 2215

Re: Okna 400 vs SHEFFIELD

Hands down okna.
by TheWindowNerd
Mon Sep 20, 2010 4:46 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: OKNA 400
Replies: 11
Views: 7960

Re: OKNA 400

If it is wood out, insert in, no cap and clean. That number might work.
You want to pay enough to have it done right and not to have to do it more than once.
by TheWindowNerd
Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Installing replacement windows in Philadelphia
Replies: 6
Views: 3841

Re: Installing replacement windows in Philadelphia

it is infrequent that you can replace the windows and effectively not redo the capping.
you might not to recap.
by TheWindowNerd
Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help with replacement windows in the North East
Replies: 8
Views: 4666

Re: Help with replacement windows in the North East

Simonton, Okna, or Soft-lite are all solid choices.
Depending on specifics @ $500 to $650