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by Guy
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Questions about vinyl replacement install
Replies: 45
Views: 57117

Re: Questions about vinyl replacement install

Don I applaud your sourcing and information gathering to make the best decision possible. I'd also like to say I'm sorry that your visit here may not have been what you would have expected. When this forum started a long time ago we had a core of Pros here who's main goal was to share the vast knowl...
by Guy
Fri Jan 01, 2016 2:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Questions about vinyl replacement install
Replies: 45
Views: 57117

Re: Questions about vinyl replacement install

Hi Don! I don't visit as much as I used to because I'm retired and work harder now than ever. I think a lot of the frustration you see here is based on the different installation processes used across our Nation. My application here in MN is much more elaborate than Randy in Texas. The exterior capp...
by Guy
Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Importance of Foam Insulation
Replies: 40
Views: 48819

Re: Importance of Foam Insulation

I can't believe your local HD just started carrying that stuff. All our locals Lowes,Home Depot, and Menards have had it since the early 2000's. They all carry a couple brands and have a selection of guns and cleaners. I guess our climate brought the demand. I have mine drop shipped from the manufac...
by Guy
Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window replacement project in North Texas
Replies: 10
Views: 13237

Re: Window replacement project in North Texas

Great job Randy!! You sold that job! To bad you don't get a commission :)) I totally understand though. Those of us that have been here for a long time all agreed long ago to never chase customers on these boards. It was the code of the two boards. That code has always impressed me over the years. W...
by Guy
Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:15 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking for Vinyl Sliding French Style Doors
Replies: 7
Views: 8955

Re: Looking for Vinyl Sliding French Style Doors

Millard has a good line of French Vinyl Doors. I've installed a half dozen or so. I've done some others but not sure who made them. They were purchased by another supplier somewhere. I put a pair of them each with transoms here in the penthouse of the Calhoun Beach Club. It was one of those million ...
by Guy
Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:44 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement window cranks
Replies: 1
Views: 3733

Re: Replacement window cranks

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by Guy
Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:41 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window glass vs new window - have I been duped ?
Replies: 5
Views: 8061

Re: Window glass vs new window - have I been duped ?

Patrick, I'm sorry to hear of your issues. With all the litigation in our industry I'm amazed anyone would make that statement to you without substantial information to back it up. In order to prove anything your going to have to find a good confident attorney that's played ball in our arena. First ...
by Guy
Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?
Replies: 15
Views: 22054

Re: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?

Hey Oberon! Long time my friend. Hope life is treating you well
by Guy
Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?
Replies: 15
Views: 22054

Re: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?

Mine doesn't look like that Eric! Hmmmmm
by Guy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:11 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Providing support while making masonry opening
Replies: 4
Views: 21720

Re: Providing support while making masonry opening

Most homes are built with Bond Beams intermittently in the walls. This will stop most of the sagging or smiling as we call it. I'm a big supporter of Lintel Irons being applied during the resizing or cutting. Some guys will wait so they can cut the joints. I like them installed during the bricking p...
by Guy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:53 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?
Replies: 15
Views: 22054

Re: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?

Don't bring that cold stuff yet my friend! We still our Fall season and Hunting season to come first. These next two months are why us Minnesotans stay here. The most beautiful and fun time of the year. Also the busiest for us installers. The procrastinators all come running. Hope life is well my fr...
by Guy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Importance of Foam Insulation
Replies: 40
Views: 48819

Re: Importance of Foam Insulation

I've been using foam since the late 80's. Probably around the same time W4U changed over. I think we've discussed this numerous times before. I'm just flabbergasted that any installer would use fiberglass over foam. Fiberglass insulation is made to work at a minimum of 3.5". It looses its funct...
by Guy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?
Replies: 15
Views: 22054

Re: Triple Pane too heavy casement Vinyl (Soft-Lite Imperial LS?

Any Triple Glazed Casement Window has to be tested like the other models. When testing they have to provide the largest window they would manufacture. Usually 48" wide. Some manufacturers won't make something that big just because it could fail. In most cases they have all this under control or...
by Guy
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:26 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Can replacement windows be installed like new construction
Replies: 6
Views: 10146

Re: Can replacement windows be installed like new construction

In my honest opinion there are two types of installations. The insert unit which will fit into an existing frame or a Full Frame replacement when you replace it down to the studs. There are other methods installers will argue about but I live with this rule. If I do an insert it's going inside an ex...
by Guy
Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:38 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Importance of Foam Insulation
Replies: 40
Views: 48819

Re: Importance of Foam Insulation

I agree with Homesealed. Proper measuring for the new window is an art. Most installers have their own way of ordering windows for their specific installation. Here in MN we have to allow space for some kind of movement or flexibility. This is where the foam really stands alone. If there is any move...