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Gerkins sliders come in at a 0.04 AI and the Andersen 100 series comes in at 0.08 AI. So there some tighter windows that have overcome the design.
Does anyone know what the AI numbers on the Pro are?

I don't know if I would call the Okna a no brainer over the Pro. The performance number are about equal, the Okna has a sightly better U-value(0.27 vs 0.28). Okna's Air infiltration numbers are slightly high and out of recommended range at 0.09, I do not know Soft-Lites number. The Okna DP rating is...

The E-series is not sold through Home Depot in my area. The A-series would be available but is not worth the extra cost over the Woodright series. The new 100 series looks to be a nice window in the casement style windows but I don't care for the single-hung or slider. If looking for vinyl look at L...

You could also have them modified to run on a vinyl jambliners and install new weatherstripping at the same time.This would run around $200 if you can find someone to do it in your area.

That makes sense now, that you mention it Mike.
The U-factor is still too high for even a dual glazed window.

The U value is on the high side for a triple pane and should have argon instead of air.A U value of 0.30 is easily achieved by most dual glazed windows. Most of the other features are typical for a vinyl window. I would ask what the DP and air infiltration numbers are.

I have not seen Simonton specify what material is used in there sash reinforcement nor have I seen an option on steel vs aluminum. Sash reinforcement probally not needed till larger sizes.I would say the 5500 is a pretty good window and better than okay,just not top tier.They can look bulky in small...

44x60 is a typical sized test window. If I look at Gerkin's Test results for a 44x60 the AI# is 0.08 and for a 48x72 the AI# is 0.03 for the same 4800series double-hung window.Iwould agree that a single-hung in theory would have a lower AI# if built to the same standards as a double-hung. I would co...

The air infiltration numbers on single-hungs are higher sometimes because they are a budget window, maybe check out their upper-end double-hungs.

The question was answered correctly and professionally. $40 for capping is below cost for me, so if he does a good work I would not pass it up.

Replies made after 1 am can be subject to delirium. Assumptions of lead poisoning were made from The OP replies. The casings are not usually chewed on but it is common to see the interior window stool chewed on and there is also hand to mouth contact. The main benefit of sealing the casings/stools i...

I would agree with HS, inserts would be the way to go. It can be expensive to match the casing and stain on old windows and usually does not look as good.Make sure they foam or caulk the window to the jamb as this helps keep the lead sealed in and performs better than fiberlass.Were the windows dete...

A full frame would be a permanent solution with no future monitoring required. Inserts are safe but would require future monitoring of caulk joints, though this should be done anyways. RRP rules would have to be engaged if remodeling or replacing disturbing windows in future as well. Installing inse...

Are they puttting in the window with factory brickmold, extension jambs applied and a ranch fingerjointed casing or no x-jambs, their own brick and metal and African mahogany casing with backband, stool and apron? What size are the windows? Are they all at ground level? What year was the house built...

I thought most do not come with latches. The Soft-Lite's that I installed last week did not have them nor did the last Simonton windows.Maybe they have to ordered?