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by Windows on Washington
Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Thanks, Window4U!
Replies: 6
Views: 3451

Re: Thanks, Window4U!

Well, Windows on Washington, I got the idea to contact Window4U from one of the replacement windows forums. I was reading the message boards to learn about replacement windows. I read a post where someone recommended that a poster contact you for a bid on replacement windows. So that is why I conta...
by Windows on Washington
Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What are my options for a ~$500 replacement window?
Replies: 5
Views: 4291

Re: What are my options for a ~$500 replacement window?

Your options are pretty wide open based on that budget. Vinyl windows can be very regional so what is available can vary from state to state. I do know that Simonton (popular brand and well built) is available in Texas. There is a poster/professional on this board by the name of Randy that is from T...
by Windows on Washington
Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Thanks, Window4U!
Replies: 6
Views: 3451

Re: Thanks, Window4U!

SPAM.....?

Just Kidding. :lol: :lol:

Window4U is certainly a pro.
by Windows on Washington
Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction window question
Replies: 10
Views: 5295

Re: New construction window question

They are not screwed through the jambs in addition to being tacked through the flange. The are nailed up, usually with roofing nails and flashed (if you are lucky) and that is the end of it. Sky is completely correct is the quality statements. Usually much cheaper, thinner, flimsier product for new ...
by Windows on Washington
Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton Impressions 9800 question!!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2846

Re: Simonton Impressions 9800 question!!!!!

The real seal that keeps the gas in is typically on the exterior of the glass pack and is a PIB rubber. Not to say that the primary seal (intercept, super spacer, etc) does not contain the gas, just that the secondary seal is the more impermeable seal for the gas. What type of spacer system did you ...
by Windows on Washington
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: replacement window help-pella, trimline or silverline vinyl
Replies: 5
Views: 4151

Re: replacement window help-pella, trimline or silverline vinyl

Your vinyl and fiberglass options were the two that I was referring to. There are several good options for both fiberglass and vinyl market and in NY there are no shortages of good options. Vinyl: Okna, Sunrise, Soft-Lite, Gorell, and Simonton are a few right off the top. Fiberglass: Marvin Infinity...
by Windows on Washington
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Were these installed correctly?
Replies: 17
Views: 10317

Re: Were these installed correctly?

Warranty schmarranty....you need new windows and a new installation.

They scr*wed the pooch from the start. Start the process now of getting your money back.
by Windows on Washington
Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SIGNIFICANCE OF RELACEMENT WINDOW RATINGS
Replies: 2
Views: 2258

Re: SIGNIFICANCE OF RELACEMENT WINDOW RATINGS

Everything is a bit of a trade off.

More important than the glass VT rate would be the profile thickness on the window that you are choosing. I would rather triple pane glass in a thin profiled window than clear glass in something like a Sheffield or other tank-like window.
by Windows on Washington
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: replacement window help-pella, trimline or silverline vinyl
Replies: 5
Views: 4151

Re: replacement window help-pella, trimline or silverline vinyl

You are kind of all over the place with your materials options. You should research the strengths and weakness of the different materials and narrow your search based on that.

You also have at least 2 of the three choices are mediocre in their class of materials.
by Windows on Washington
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: REPLACEMENT WINDOW AND SCREENING COMPARISONS
Replies: 4
Views: 4114

Re: REPLACEMENT WINDOW AND SCREENING COMPARISONS

Just finished a project with Pella Architect series windows that were equip the Vivid View screen. The Quality Control was suspect. 10 windows and I have 2 cracked sashes after less than 6 weeks. They were likely cracked during production or shipping but went unnoticed this long. The replacements we...
by Windows on Washington
Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Hurd Energy Saver vs Jeld Wen Pozzi
Replies: 4
Views: 3404

Re: Hurd Energy Saver vs Jeld Wen Pozzi

Hurd does have a better warranty... Pozzi is Jeld-Wen's better line of windows; Hurd is (in my opinion) OK but not as good as Pozzi, but you bring up an interesting point with the warranty. A warranty is only good if the company honors it. Just this past December 2008 Hurd went through bankrupcy an...
by Windows on Washington
Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Were these installed correctly?
Replies: 17
Views: 10317

Re: Were these installed correctly?

Ooopsee on the measuring.
by Windows on Washington
Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:07 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Advice on window quote
Replies: 4
Views: 3164

Re: Advice on window quote

Have them requote with the Bainbridge instead of the Barrington. The Barrington has an ugly exterior.

Sunrise and Okna both have very thing profiles that are equal or lesser than the Barrington with better thermal data.
by Windows on Washington
Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Leaky Basement Hoppers - URGENT
Replies: 7
Views: 8964

Re: Leaky Basement Hoppers - URGENT

A sump pump is your best bet in each of the window wells. After it dries out, you could caulk that window shut and it still wouldn't keep water out if it stacks up against the window. You need a water management system for each window well that ties into the weeping tile of the home. Heavy rains wil...
by Windows on Washington
Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Air Leakage
Replies: 12
Views: 7753

Re: Air Leakage

pondscum wrote:Well, to be picky, the air infiltration standard isn't mandated by the government -- it's from ASHRAE and NFRC, which are industry trade groups. :wink:
Is it ASHRAE or AAMA that sets guidelines for air leakage?