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by masterext
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:22 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Gorell 5100 vs. Simonton 5050 upgraded
Replies: 8
Views: 5361

Re: Gorell 5100 vs. Simonton 5050 upgraded

I've never seen or heard of a gorell window being sold any where near that cost;its shockingly low. that is just so cheap i don't know how the contracor can make any money. 10,000 is a killer deal for the okna 500 series as well. if the gorell contractor knows what he is doing i would jump on it. pe...
by masterext
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:40 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Spacers
Replies: 14
Views: 10771

Re: Spacers

I am thinking he is referring to the secondary seal; PIB (Polyisobutylene rubber). this is a very common seal but it is NOT THE SPACER. ask what the actual core is made of. is it foam? is it stainless steel? is it a poly carbonate? is it a tin plated alloy(most common) and is made by PPG.
by masterext
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Windows
Replies: 13
Views: 9083

Re: Replacement Windows

start off by locating a Gorell dealer.
by masterext
Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:16 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Windows
Replies: 13
Views: 9083

Re: Replacement Windows

you obviously went to home depot and lowes. you will not find anything near quality there . pella make a horrible vinyl indow(very low quality). american crafsman and atrium are just as bad. you need to expand your search if you are planning on staying in your home for more than a few hours.(sarcasm...
by masterext
Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window foam applicators/air infiltration
Replies: 4
Views: 2993

Re: Window foam applicators/air infiltration

fwiw. if a window gap is too small,then only caulk is used. cannot use foam,it simply will not work. it will come right out.
by masterext
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How to choose a contractor and questions about brands
Replies: 4
Views: 3364

Re: How to choose a contractor and questions about brands

you already know the Gorell dealer does a good install and that Gorell is a great product. why cut corners; do the install in stages and get guaranteed quality. this wy you don't break the proverbial budget.
by masterext
Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Veiwpoint 3000 series window
Replies: 5
Views: 3936

Re: Veiwpoint 3000 series window

viewpoint may be by norandex WOW.
by masterext
Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Is it OK to install replacement windows without frames?
Replies: 7
Views: 6530

Re: Is it OK to install replacement windows without frames?

when you say Frame,are you referring to exterior casing?do you have vinyl siding? i am guessing they did an "L CAP" which is fine.i am sure they used some aluminum around the outer perimeter,perhaps you don't see it though. you probably have J Channel around your windows. if you are talkin...
by masterext
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Father inlaw- says to do windows our selfs.
Replies: 2
Views: 4831

Re: Father inlaw- says to do windows our selfs.

save your family alot of grief and hire a pro that will do it correctly. that 400 bucks will turn into a heck of alot more when you need to have a pro who does this on a daily basis rip out something your father in law installed because he is trying to be helpful. not worth the aggrevation.
by masterext
Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?
Replies: 45
Views: 26235

Re: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?

not to rub salt in your wound but how many wndows did you see? did you go with the cheapest price? if so,that almost always results in a cheap install.
what brand of window was it?
by masterext
Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?
Replies: 45
Views: 26235

Re: Full Frame Install- Always necessary?

was the perimeter inusulated on the inside(if inside install)? were the weight pockets insulated? was the outside sealed? was the sill insulated? i don't care if you built a new house and got windows from scratch. if the install was poor,you will get drafts. new construction is only warranted(in my ...
by masterext
Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New Window question---is this normal
Replies: 6
Views: 4327

Re: New Window question---is this normal

were quality windows installed? i have seen (many times) new windows installed correctly but because of poor design,the new windows leak air. not saying its not an installation issue at all,just bringing up another possibility.
by masterext
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New Window question---is this normal
Replies: 6
Views: 4327

Re: New Window question---is this normal

cold walls have nothing to do with new windows.
by masterext
Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: vinyl replacement windows Gorell vs. PGT
Replies: 26
Views: 14660

Re: vinyl replacement windows Gorell vs. PGT

that would be great. up until now i never gave PGT any thought; always just viewed them as a impact window.
what kind of u-factor do they get on a double pane?
i see their AI is very good. must be very well built. intersetining company.
by masterext
Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: vinyl replacement windows Gorell vs. PGT
Replies: 26
Views: 14660

Re: vinyl replacement windows Gorell vs. PGT

you mentioned PGT has a wood like appearance..how so? i know gorell has a nice millwork look on the frame,is it similar to that?