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by RC
Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:49 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Inserts vs. Marvin Ultimate Inserts
Replies: 43
Views: 53312

I'm not so sure about the painting before or after rolling, Guy. Seamless gutters are pre-finished before rolling, the "stock" Pella material may be that way too, unless it is an odd custom color. I'm pretty sure they spray on the optional Kynar paint after forming, whether it is roll form...
by RC
Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Inserts vs. Marvin Ultimate Inserts
Replies: 43
Views: 53312

I will agree that because I sell Marvin I'm biased toward that product. I do think it's the best window on the market. I'm not an equal-opportunity basher; I have previously posted that I think Loewen, Kolbe and Eagle make great products. That said, I think Pella does their customers a great disser...
by RC
Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:13 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Inserts vs. Marvin Ultimate Inserts
Replies: 43
Views: 53312

Guy, According to my rep at Marvin, roll-form cannot get the 2605 rating. Either they have the 2605 rating on the frame and a lower rating on the sash or my source in the architectural department is wrong. I couldn't find the information on the AAMA website. Dean The specs for 2605 don't seem to me...
by RC
Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: why are these windows fogged up?
Replies: 37
Views: 26730

windowrep wrote: this is a prime example for the consumer to stay away from any metal spacer

HUH? Why?
by RC
Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:28 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: why are these windows fogged up?
Replies: 37
Views: 26730

Re: reply

FenEx wrote:PVC-U has a lower heat coefficient than wood
PVC-U is a good insulator. But its linear coefficient of thermal expansion/contraction is higher than wood by 6X.
E.G.:
PVU-U=.00006/degree C
Wood=.00001/degree C
by RC
Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: why are these windows fogged up?
Replies: 37
Views: 26730

I really don't care if its a Pella or Marvin or Gorrell or Schuco or whatever salesman........heck we don't even know it was a salesman. I just don't enter a new group and first thing say someone is a liar without first hand contact with that person. You don't really know exactly what he said and in...
by RC
Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:21 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: why are these windows fogged up?
Replies: 37
Views: 26730

Pella guy Dave is a liar and the worst kind of salesman. Say anything to slam and lie about another product type to make a sale. No wonder so many people who come to this board are so confused with this kind of idiotic mis-information being deseminated. Shame on you Pella guy Dave. A slipped seal h...
by RC
Wed May 18, 2005 3:37 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Double-sliders
Replies: 7
Views: 6241

Marvin. They also make a french casement you might be interested in.
by RC
Tue May 17, 2005 9:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: RC here's an update on Pella
Replies: 1
Views: 2524

Yep, and actually you can ask for 850 series at Lowes in "stock" sizes as well. Then, order the rolscreens from the regional Pella distributor. It is not a HUGE savings, but for my double casement windows Lowes turns out to be about $150/window cheaper than the Pella window store. Thats fo...
by RC
Sat May 07, 2005 10:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: pella rolscreens
Replies: 18
Views: 41185

I'd approach it differently. Tell the local Pella store that you are interested in replacement windows, and that you have old Pella windows now. They will send someone out to look and that individual will be able to assess what you have and don't have. Being 85 years old, those rolscreens are probab...
by RC
Fri May 06, 2005 2:54 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: pella rolscreens
Replies: 18
Views: 41185

Ask Pella!

holy cow, did not realize they went back that far!
by RC
Thu May 05, 2005 5:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: help with deciding between renewal and vinyl?
Replies: 18
Views: 13985

PS armore:
Who says I'm an expert on windows? I'm a dentist. Don't be so darned fussy. Take what you read on the net with a grain of salt. Anyone can post anything a zillion times, it does not make it true.
by RC
Thu May 05, 2005 5:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: help with deciding between renewal and vinyl?
Replies: 18
Views: 13985

Re: then why do vinyl windows get fogged up?

why? just a coincedence? go on complaints.com or do a google search of fogged up windows and you see tons of them...what causes this? isnt it true that the expansion and contraction of plastic (which is natural) causes pressure on the seals? and the other thing that bothers me about the vinyl? it i...
by RC
Thu May 05, 2005 4:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: help with deciding between renewal and vinyl?
Replies: 18
Views: 13985

armore, A high coefficient of thermal expansion is one of vinyl's weaknesses, yes. That is why you can't get vinyl windows in dark exterior colors. It is also true that window companies have compensated for this weakness by design features that let the vinyl expand and contract without placing stres...