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by TheWindowNerd
Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Style vs. Function Wood Windows
Replies: 4
Views: 3782

Re: Style vs. Function Wood Windows

Pella, Eagle , or Marvin will all be able to provide a SDL grid that will keep the style. You will need to pick a glazing package that is right for your climate, your local window pro will be able to help you. Equally important to the product selection is the installer. I would look for an owner ope...
by TheWindowNerd
Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Air Leakage
Replies: 12
Views: 7753

Re: Air Leakage

I was responding to the < .30 U + SHGC in the post, which as far as I know is a fed standard.
by TheWindowNerd
Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:10 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Air Leakage
Replies: 12
Views: 7753

Re: Air Leakage

who likes govrnment minimum standards?
by TheWindowNerd
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton 9800, Alside Sheffield, Others? Cost?
Replies: 37
Views: 25366

Re: Simonton 9800, Alside Sheffield, Others? Cost?

I would skip the Shefield and concentrate on the Simonton.
6 quotes seems like alot of wasted time..
by TheWindowNerd
Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What other brands should I consider?
Replies: 18
Views: 12666

Re: What other brands should I consider?

Hey, dog , no kidding. IMO HO's should not present opinion as factual. I think you missed the point. I have installed them, so I do have hands on, every once in a while I reveiw them hoping Pella will man up and make them better. I knew a Pella rep who had just got his "novinyl" license pl...
by TheWindowNerd
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Garden window brands?
Replies: 1
Views: 1951

Re: Garden window brands?

I would not use a different installer/contractor. I would have them help me find the rigt garden window for me. Several MFG do not make their own Garden windows, they are bought from specialty MFG. Regardless, one of the largest problems that I see with garden windows is no knee braces, this is a pr...
by TheWindowNerd
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What other brands should I consider?
Replies: 18
Views: 12666

Re: What other brands should I consider?

Alex11, How can you say Pella's vinyl is junk.
Are you a pro? Have you personally installed the window? What is junky about it?
by TheWindowNerd
Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:43 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alabam options - PLEASE HELP!!
Replies: 14
Views: 9358

Re: Alabam options - PLEASE HELP!!

That is correct the 800 series is not available yet.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:42 am
Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
Topic: Marvin infinity windows
Replies: 12
Views: 24656

Re: Marvin infinity windows

The issues posted are installation related and not the products fault.
Again an example how important the two peices of the pie are, product and installation.
by TheWindowNerd
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: buddy
Replies: 2
Views: 1914

Re: buddy

We normally have an electrican do it on site.
by TheWindowNerd
Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:54 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: gorell bay window
Replies: 13
Views: 7530

Re: gorell bay window

Yes sliders will be cheaper but breezer, the casements have much better air infiltration numbers.
But you have to figure out that balance of budget/style/function/effeceincy.
by TheWindowNerd
Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Buddy
Replies: 2
Views: 2159

Re: Buddy

Size is relative. Bigger isn't always better look at Pella.
by TheWindowNerd
Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Flaws in replacement window glass
Replies: 5
Views: 3552

Re: Flaws in replacement window glass

I agree, talk to the dealer. He will comunicate with Soft-lite.
Besides that how do you like the new windows?
by TheWindowNerd
Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:51 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: gorell bay window
Replies: 13
Views: 7530

Re: gorell bay window

I like a customer taht takes their time and gets it right.
It helps me know that we are the right match.
If you do not like the high pressure sales tell them to tone it down or get out the door.
by TheWindowNerd
Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windsor Windows vs Quaker Windows vs Jeldwen Siteline
Replies: 3
Views: 3825

Re: Windsor Windows vs Quaker Windows vs Jeldwen Siteline

I do not think we should worry.
But it would be nice to have some sort of due diligence for our customers sake.