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by uncle eddie
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Painted vinyl exterior frame (NT or others) - fading?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: Painted vinyl exterior frame (NT or others) - fading?

good advice. The paint will fade, but so would vinyl, painted fiberglass or metal, etc. Its a fact of life. Lighter colors are better.
by uncle eddie
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Okna vs Soft-Lite vs ProVia
Replies: 14
Views: 8534

Re: Okna vs Soft-Lite vs ProVia

Have you already been quoted those prices? The are a bit lighter than average. Its impossible to research pricing accurately because there are so many variables. I'd definitely source product and install from one company unless you want to deal with the installer and window supplier pointing fingers...
by uncle eddie
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Cinderblock replacement window options
Replies: 6
Views: 3616

Re: Cinderblock replacement window options

Both good methods above. Build a rot-proof buck or just go right into the block.
by uncle eddie
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Replacement Windows in WI
Replies: 3
Views: 2637

Re: Replacement Windows in WI

masterext wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:28 pm Provia make a nice door but im not a big fan of their windows. I would definitely reach out to Homesealed . They use an excellent product and the owner is a real nice guy.
Exactly right
by uncle eddie
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Okna vs Soft-Lite vs ProVia
Replies: 14
Views: 8534

Re: Okna vs Soft-Lite vs ProVia

#1 Okna
#2 SL Elite

That's it.

No love at all for Provia from me. Tried them out and they should stick to doors imo.
by uncle eddie
Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 5214

Re: Vinyl recommendations

Hi folks: Thanks for your time in advance. Looking for your opinion on the following from Lowes. What I liked about them was no pressure sales tactics. a. United Distinct 4800 Series-apparently has b. Lowes Brand-ReliaBilt 3900 Series c. Pella 250. Looking to replace 13 windows. Replacement Window ...
by uncle eddie
Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl failing on new windows
Replies: 27
Views: 42641

Re: Vinyl failing on new windows

Light googling should have also returned that titanium dioxide is used in the blend of the vinyl, it is not a "coating", except when used in low-e glass coatings. Again, the fact that windows are discolored doesn't speak to the how or why on a factual basis, nor does it speak to any actual...
by uncle eddie
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl failing on new windows
Replies: 27
Views: 42641

Re: Vinyl failing on new windows

I'm going through he builder because that is what the builder requires for all claims in the first year of ownership as part of their warranty. A logical first step. The known defect is easily proven because of the date that my neighbor was told about their windows and told they would be painted is...
by uncle eddie
Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl failing on new windows
Replies: 27
Views: 42641

Re: Vinyl failing on new windows

The builder has a warranty. I know I posted the window company warranty but the builder is still on the hook for the first year. For what? Did the builder make the windows? No. The manufacturer did. I'm not a fan of worthless builder warranties in general, but you are barking up the wrong tree. The...
by uncle eddie
Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl failing on new windows
Replies: 27
Views: 42641

Re: Vinyl failing on new windows

coinmls wrote: Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:23 pm
The builder has a warranty. I know I posted the window company warranty but the builder is still on the hook for the first year.
For what? Did the builder make the windows? No. The manufacturer did. I'm not a fan of worthless builder warranties in general, but you are barking up the wrong tree.
by uncle eddie
Thu Apr 07, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Replacement Frustration - Am I too Picky?
Replies: 20
Views: 9828

Re: Window Replacement Frustration - Am I too Picky?

There's an old saying something like : two blind guys and one armed dwarf make one competent installer, but if that is the case, your install crew was one blind guy short. Or maybe the dwarf had no arms at all.
This. is. a. mess.
by uncle eddie
Thu Mar 03, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
Replies: 34
Views: 16119

Re: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.

That second photo of Randy’s looks like a really bad option. That Looks like a window with J channel built in without fins, don’t think I seen one of those before. Installing a finless window that has the frame sticking out beyond the drainage plane/ sheathing would be a big no no . I think they ma...
by uncle eddie
Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Power/Pella Symphony windows
Replies: 3
Views: 4658

Re: Power/Pella Symphony windows

Thought: Get other options
by uncle eddie
Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Replacement Chicago
Replies: 6
Views: 4213

Re: Window Replacement Chicago

I agree about the bottom of the barrel choices, drop them. Which Sunrise model is quoted? Are those 17 single windows, or are there doubles and triples etc. That can mess up the math. The Starmark is great window and worth a premium for sure, just depends on how much. The company installing can move...