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by HomeSealed
Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window trim wrap
Replies: 22
Views: 14274

Re: window trim wrap

I see what your saying WOW, I just don't trust it personally. I've seen few siding jobs done where I could depend on the j-channel to keep the widow opening dry. In fact, I've seen many window leaks where water was leaking in behind the j and right into the window opening due to lack of a proper dri...
by HomeSealed
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: american craftsman 9500 vs pella ThermaStar
Replies: 11
Views: 8831

Re: american craftsman 9500 vs pella ThermaStar

They are both subpar imo. I guess if I was forced to choose, I'd say the 9500, but I'd never install even that window for anyone and put my name on it.
by HomeSealed
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window trim wrap
Replies: 22
Views: 14274

Re: window trim wrap

I'm not crazy about running window trim over j-channel at all. I don't see how you can have a proper drip cap (head flashing) when the top of the window trim extends up onto the face of the j-channel . Moisture from behind the vinyl siding would then be directed into the window opening below. I gues...
by HomeSealed
Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Installation cost
Replies: 6
Views: 4230

Re: Installation cost

even an unemployed carpenter is going to charge much more than 100 bucks..thats outrageously cheap for a proper installation. Hiring a cheap installer is like a girl going to Guetamla to get a cheap price on breast implants. nothing good will come out of it and there is ALWAYS a problem down the ro...
by HomeSealed
Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:08 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Installation cost
Replies: 6
Views: 4230

Re: Installation cost

Fariways, unfortunately its difficult to come up with a "rule of thumb" for this situation. As you may or may not have experienced, there can be wildly varying prices for comparable products depending on how each company structures their pricing, overhead, markup, etc. I can say that gener...
by HomeSealed
Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: replacement window newbie with a leak that wont stop
Replies: 94
Views: 50493

Re: replacement window newbie with a leak that wont stop

The training referred to for Elements dealers is not "totally worthless and BS" if the installer actually went through the "Installation Masters" training and passed the test. The installer will have a certificate or card that I would ask for as proof. They also have to be re-te...
by HomeSealed
Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Two Q's - cutting the returns and chipping
Replies: 5
Views: 3660

Re: Two Q's - cutting the returns and chipping

I think Gorell is a 10 yr warrantee. That said painted vinyl is not the best way to colroate an exterior. Foils and cap-stocks are far superior in their color rentention. I was at a house yesterday that had some 16yr ol cap-stocked Plygems in the color brown. They still look really good depsite the...
by HomeSealed
Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Soft-Lite windows
Replies: 6
Views: 7850

Re: Soft-Lite windows

I think that the first reaction of ANYONE with common sense is that your post is completely fake and you are a shameless and dishonest representative from BERRY windows. If that is the case, shame on you... The Bainbridge is a decent product, but I highly recommend against purchasing it from a shuck...
by HomeSealed
Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help !! Pella vs Harvey Replacement Windows...
Replies: 6
Views: 7908

Re: Help !! Pella vs Harvey Replacement Windows...

I would say the Harvey will serve you better. I've installed relatively few of them but with good results, and many Pella Prolines with poor results... Most folks criticize only the Pella vinyl lines, however as see more and more of their "higher-end" wood lines, I continue to see nothing ...
by HomeSealed
Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Two Q's - cutting the returns and chipping
Replies: 5
Views: 3660

Re: Two Q's - cutting the returns and chipping

It depends on manufacturer.. In my experience, those that criticize color coatings only do so because they don't offer them. Gorell offers a 20 yr warranty on theirs, and many others are 20 or at least 10. This would include fading and/or chipping, peeling, etc.
by HomeSealed
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Casement Windows
Replies: 9
Views: 5868

Re: Casement Windows

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by HomeSealed
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Tax Year?
Replies: 2
Views: 2243

Re: Tax Year?

+1 to Eco's comments. I'd add that to my knowledge, a geothermal system is part of the same 30% credit for 2010, so at this point, in my estimation, your window install is worth $0 :x ... That being said, as Eco stated, you would be well-advised to consult a tax-professional to determine eligibility.
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: replacement window newbie with a leak that wont stop
Replies: 94
Views: 50493

Re: replacement window newbie with a leak that wont stop

Globalhomeinc wrote:If your window got leak, and company not help you then you should contact to another comany otherwise you have to use more caulk.
This is fabulous advice. :roll: :lol:
by HomeSealed
Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Recommendations for replacement windows?
Replies: 41
Views: 26010

Re: Recommendations for replacement windows?

+3. Keep shopping... The only that window should approach that price is if it is completely loaded: exterior coating, woodgrain, sdl's, krypton, lead safe, etc... But even with all that, your ROI will be very low in comparison to other items like WOW mentioned.