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- Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:17 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement windows as new installs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7878
Re: Replacement windows as new installs
A wood window with a wood exterior normally has a brickmould exterior trim that you nail through to install the window. That brickmould is 1-1/4" thick. A wood window with a clad exterior and a nailing fin has the fin about 1-1/4" set back from the exterior. In both cases, any siding has a...
- Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:43 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement windows as new installs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7878
Re: Replacement windows as new installs
Sorry, I can't even picture how these would fit into your existing openings. If I had vinyl windows with a flange flush to the outside of the window (which I think is what you're describing), I'd either donate them or maybe try to sell them on Craig's List, hoping someone could use them in a playhou...
- Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:11 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement windows as new installs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7878
Re: Replacement windows as new installs
Vinyl replacements typically do not have any flanges. They are intended to go into existing window frames without a flange because they go between the stops of the existing windows. Are you sure they're replacements? Also, I can't quite picture what you mean by "inset."
- Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:48 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Solar Heat Gain question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3484
Re: Solar Heat Gain question
Where are you located? The type of climate you are in can affect the decision.
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:17 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Victorian home replacement windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2399
Re: Victorian home replacement windows
It's hard to answer your question. The info you're giving is somewhat conflicting. First of all St James windows are not wood, so that's a bit confusing. You mentioned they don't need to look like the originals, but they need to be wood interiors with reusing stained glass. That rules out almost eve...
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:23 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Exterior color - I need brown!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2427
Re: Exterior color - I need brown!
Fiberglass windows are available in brown and would make a great selection! Wood windows with an aluminum clad exterior are also available in brown. Vinyl windows with a brown exterior would be more susceptible to vinyl profile heat distortion.
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:19 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Bye Bye Krypton Superwindows
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4803
Re: Bye Bye Krypton Superwindows
It will be interesting to see what steps the window industry takes to achieve the new EnergyStar ratings, when U values will need to be as low as .27 (in 2009) and .17 (in 2013). I had envisioned at least triple glazed with warm edge spacers with krypton gas, but it's becoming apparent that perhaps ...
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:51 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: purchase marvin infinity windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3416
Re: purchase marvin infinity windows
Marvin wants to insure that the windows are installed correctly. So many window problems are related to poor installation. That is why the Infinity line is only sold through qualified installing dealers. Since they are not competing against other Infinity dealers (one dealer per territory) they can ...
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:33 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: HELP!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2187
Re: HELP!
I'm in the 2nd guy's camp, sortof. There are two main ways to order the replacement windows: to fit the sash opening (existing wood window frame) without installation fins, and to fit the stud-to-stud rough opening with installation fins. If ordered that way, the fins are normally integral to the vi...
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:29 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Storm Window installation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4103
Re: Storm Window installation
Bob, I should clarify what I stated before. I mentioned "$50 per window is possible." However, I should also state that $50 per window is unlikely in many areas. That's maybe what a non-licensed handyman may charge, or a subcontractor perhaps that is slow. Like W4U stated, in my neck of th...
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:15 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Storm Window installation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4103
Re: Storm Window installation
$50 per window is possible if you're doing part of the work, i.e. pulling off the old aluminum trim and installing the new storm yourself. All they would have to do is the new wrap. However if they're doing all three (off with the old wrap, on with the new including labor for storm window installati...
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:02 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: leaking dormer window
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1805
Re: leaking dormer window
It's going to be pretty hard for anyone to answer that question. I can't even picture what you are describing. The leak might not be from the window at all; it might be from how the dormer is attached/flashed to the home. However, if it is from the window (I not sure what "four pieces" is ...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:01 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2181
Re: Replacement windows
IMHO (In my humble opinion), they're OK: not the best, not the worst. I have a lot of respect for the company, Andersen, and I like the fact that they (supposedly) control who installs their product so that they don't have many installation issues. Overall I'd rate them as average to above average, ...
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:22 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Inexpensive Window Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1684
Re: Inexpensive Window Question
I read your question several times and I still don't quite understand the question, sorry. You mentioned lots of variables but I don't know what you're asking about them. Also, I'm not sure what you meant by "Is this the obvious?"
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:14 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Fibrex windows pros and cons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 22234
Re: Vinyl or Fibrex windows
I agree with w.o.w. Evidently the salesperson you dealt with feels she has to slam her competition with untruths in order to justify the Renewal by Andersen product. Interestingly, most of Andersen's (not their Renewal line) products are vinyl clad (their main line) and all-vinyl (their Silverline p...