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- Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:13 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16120
Re: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
When you jump the sheetrock and sill, you end up having to add additional trim to the exterior of the window (photo attached). If you like the look of the additional trim, go ahead with the contractor who installs this way. It is certainly a lot faster and cheaper on them. IMG_6540.JPG The first pho...
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:26 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Provia Aspect or Sunrise Standard?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6389
Re: Provia Aspect or Sunrise Standard?
I second the recommendation to speak with Windows on Washington before making a final decision. You won’t find a better company to do business with in your area. They offer a line of vinyl windows that are superior to the ones you’ve seen so far.
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:12 pm
- Forum: :: Practice/Test Posting Area
- Topic: Provia Aspect or Sunrise Standard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8687
Re: Provia Aspect or Sunrise Standard
If I might make a recommendation - before you button the project up, call Windows on Washington. They are on Okna dealer, and that’s a brand that is superior to both of the ones you’ve seen so far. Their prices are competitive, and their customer care & attention to detail are second to none.
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:17 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement windows in IL
- Replies: 22
- Views: 23703
Re: Replacement windows in IL
Guess that makes me unreasonable, since I won’t separate labor from materials. There’s no reason to since I will not sell the windows without installing them, and I won’t install windows that I don’t provide.
- Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:45 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: New vendor - about to take a chance in austin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3615
Re: New vendor - about to take a chance in austin
You are very welcome sir, hope it was helpful as you continue your search.
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:27 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16120
Re: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
Seems like most contractors want to jump the sheetrock and sill rather than cutting them back. As you said, it’s easier on them. However, it’s not in the homeowner’s best interest at all. New construction windows are not difficult to remove, if you know what you’re doing. The fact that he thinks the...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:14 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: New vendor - about to take a chance in austin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3615
Re: New vendor - about to take a chance in austin
If you’re set on vinyl, NT would be a decent choice for a mid-grade quality window. I don’t know anything about Ringer - good or bad. Don’t get rushed into making a quick decision, better to get hit with a price increase than to make a quick bad decision. While Soft-lite makes top-tier vinyl windows...
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:34 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Good vinyl brand in oklahoma
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4704
Re: Good vinyl brand in oklahoma
While I’m a big fan of Don Young’s aluminum windows, their vinyl lines are average at best. The 5200 is their single hung vinyl and the 5400 is their double hung vinyl.
To repeat what I posted previously on this thread, NT Windows would be a good mid-grade vinyl window to consider in Oklahoma.
To repeat what I posted previously on this thread, NT Windows would be a good mid-grade vinyl window to consider in Oklahoma.
- Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:38 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16120
Re: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
There certainly are a lot of window companies these days, and few who are truly interested in serving their customers to the best of their ability. Best thing to do is take your time and don’t let a contractor rush you into a decision by using discounts for immediate purchase or fear of price increa...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:54 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16120
Re: just replacing the window glass instead of the entire window.
PlyGem builder grade windows are not very airtight, so I too would suggest replacing the entire window with one that has an AL rating below .05. Replacing a couple of bedroom windows first to hear the difference is wise, just prepare pay a little more for such a small job. I would use laminated glas...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:23 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Good vinyl brand in oklahoma
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4704
Re: Good vinyl brand in oklahoma
NT Windows should be available in Oklahoma and they would be a good alternative to Simonton; not in the same league as Soft-lite or Okna, but a decent option to consider.
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:23 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement windows for a house built in 1900
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3382
Re: Replacement windows for a house built in 1900
Wow, Champion dropped their shorts on that one!
Look for Sunrise, Soft-lite or Polaris dealers that service your area. They probably won't be less than the Champion price, but they'll be a better window, and hopefully won't play such ridiculous pricing games with you.
Look for Sunrise, Soft-lite or Polaris dealers that service your area. They probably won't be less than the Champion price, but they'll be a better window, and hopefully won't play such ridiculous pricing games with you.
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:16 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Essential questionable quality
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3191
Re: Marvin Essential questionable quality
All is good here Wayne. Hope you and your family are well!
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 4:06 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Marvin Essential questionable quality
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3191
Re: Marvin Essential questionable quality
Not enough of the window in the photo to tell whether it's racked or not. The Essentials line more prone to that problem than the Elevate series. The installer could have caused the separation, or it could be a production issue. In either case, as the Nerd said, it should be sealed (caulked) and wil...
- Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:16 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Ordering Soft-lite Elements
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2437
Re: Ordering Soft-lite Elements
Go with the Imperial LS. The difference between .01 and .02 is negligible, and in all likelihood, attributable primarily to rounding.