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- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Replacement Windows in WI
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2637
- 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.
#2 SL Elite
That's it.
No love at all for Provia from me. Tried them out and they should stick to doors imo.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
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.
- 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.
This. is. a. mess.
- Thu Apr 07, 2022 6:40 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Jump Frame Sill "blocking" material recommendations
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5057
- 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...
- 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
- 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...