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Great feedback above. Additionally, the advantage in the ratings (air leakage, design pressure, U value with like glass) is not insignificant in favor of the Elements. A few points in each area is a larger difference than you may think, and is really indicative of the quality of the engineering and ...

+1, Softlite Elements is in a class of its own here, easy choice.

Great advice above, if Delaware Mike serves your area you need to talk to him. Best in the business.

Yes the Starmark is worth the premium. That doesn't mean that it has to be your choice here, but it's a truly outstanding window. Earlier you said that Okna 600's with a pocket install will gain you 1" in viewable area due to the current storms. Unless your current windows are very small, and/o...

Good feedback above, these windows aren't really apples to apples. The Restorations price seems awfully low for that product even in a pocket install. If you are talking full frames I'd actually say that its concerning. Make sure that the installation details are the same. "Full frame" is ...

What is the gateway size for the air test? It is fairly common for companies to upgrade there products. This does not mean they it is obsolete or does perform well against other competition like it does in this case. Size depends on which test/certification. I agree about upgrades not meaning a pro...

Totally reasonable, both of those window often fetch a much higher price-- as pocket installs. If these are quoted as full frames, that's good price for sure. The Starmark is an absolute killer of a window, if your budget can accommodate, you really can't buy a better window. The Eco pro is very nic...

Windows on Washington wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:10 am

If that isn't it...then the window isn't sealing well and leaking a bunch of air. Simonton's are known for being "airtight" as it is, but that would be the likely source if its window related.

I think you meant AREN'T...

A poor installation can create air leakage and pretty much negate(or at least reduce) the benefit of the laminated glass for sound mitigation purposes. Based on your comments about the installers, there's a decent chance that this is the at least part of your issue. If you can get a factory rep to c...

+1. Fair pricing on that window. I'd agree with WoW, talk to the dealer about your concerns and see if perhaps they can work with you. I'm sure that the last thing they want is to lose you as a customer. Obviously they won't be able to match two year old pricing as we've all experienced significant ...

If one was to look around and compare test sizes I think you would be hard pressed to find 2 that have the same size. It still has very low DP rating regardless of test size. The Soft-Lite Classic is not there bottom line(IMO) and has not needed modern updates to be relevant. In this comparison the...

The rating is not .02, it appears to be .08. It looks as though MI has had the product retested and is "pending", it used to be .04 I believe? The reason that the .02 is listed under "alternative unit size tested" is because that is not the gateway size used for the actual certif...

Aluminum trim is a very common and effective way to finish the exterior on a window installation. I'm generally a diplomatic guy these days, but the anybody that gives you the line of crap about heat absorption should be disqualified from consideration. Total nothing burger. Metal is affixed to wood...

The Sunrise Restorations is a very nice window and the best of this group by a fair margin IMO. That said, WOWZA, that's a big price discrepancy. Are you sure that this is an apples to apples comparison in terms of product options, install details, etc? Sunrise has their own trim systems (inside and...

Hello...I've been in the market for a house purchase, both new or old..lots of the houses have vinyl double hung windows..on many of them I noticed air infiltration at each corner of the meeting rail..is this a sign of improper installation or just a common weak spot due to the window design? are t...