I think you meant AREN'T...Windows on Washington wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:10 am
If that isn't it...then the window isn't sealing well and leaking a bunch of air. Simonton's are known for being "airtight" as it is, but that would be the likely source if its window related.
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- Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:22 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Sound dampening not up to spec
- Replies: 8
- Views: 271
Re: Sound dampening not up to spec
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:50 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Sound dampening not up to spec
- Replies: 8
- Views: 271
Re: Sound dampening not up to spec
A poor installation can create air leakage and pretty much negate(or at least reduce) the benefit of the laminated glass for sound mitigation purposes. Based on your comments about the installers, there's a decent chance that this is the at least part of your issue. If you can get a factory rep to c...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:42 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna Starmark Evo Gut Check
- Replies: 6
- Views: 346
Re: Okna Starmark Evo Gut Check
+1. Fair pricing on that window. I'd agree with WoW, talk to the dealer about your concerns and see if perhaps they can work with you. I'm sure that the last thing they want is to lose you as a customer. Obviously they won't be able to match two year old pricing as we've all experienced significant ...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
- Replies: 18
- Views: 793
Re: Advice on Windows in Denver
If one was to look around and compare test sizes I think you would be hard pressed to find 2 that have the same size. It still has very low DP rating regardless of test size. The Soft-Lite Classic is not there bottom line(IMO) and has not needed modern updates to be relevant. In this comparison the...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:20 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
- Replies: 18
- Views: 793
Re: Advice on Windows in Denver
The rating is not .02, it appears to be .08. It looks as though MI has had the product retested and is "pending", it used to be .04 I believe? The reason that the .02 is listed under "alternative unit size tested" is because that is not the gateway size used for the actual certif...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Should I wrap exterior with metal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 229
Re: Should I wrap exterior with metal
Aluminum trim is a very common and effective way to finish the exterior on a window installation. I'm generally a diplomatic guy these days, but the anybody that gives you the line of crap about heat absorption should be disqualified from consideration. Total nothing burger. Metal is affixed to wood...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:00 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
- Replies: 18
- Views: 793
Re: Advice on Windows in Denver
The Sunrise Restorations is a very nice window and the best of this group by a fair margin IMO. That said, WOWZA, that's a big price discrepancy. Are you sure that this is an apples to apples comparison in terms of product options, install details, etc? Sunrise has their own trim systems (inside and...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:07 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: vinyl DH window air leakage
- Replies: 2
- Views: 157
Re: vinyl DH window air leakage
Hello...I've been in the market for a house purchase, both new or old..lots of the houses have vinyl double hung windows..on many of them I noticed air infiltration at each corner of the meeting rail..is this a sign of improper installation or just a common weak spot due to the window design? are t...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:05 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Tax credit eligibility based on energystar.gov list or just by the requirements? (OKNA)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 285
Re: Tax credit eligibility based on energystar.gov list or just by the requirements? (OKNA)
The tax credit availability is based on meeting the requirements as opposed to being on a list. We provide our customers documentation of the product ratings as well as the other info needed to file and document that, I suspect that most dealers do. The Okna 500dx with Xr9 glass does meet the Energy...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna vs Others - Windows and Sliders Northern Connecticut
- Replies: 4
- Views: 265
Re: Okna vs Others - Windows and Sliders Northern Connecticut
We are looking to replace the windows and sliding patio doors on our colonial. We have 32 windows and 2 six foot sliders. Having read the forum and reviews, it seems that Okna is a top notch brand and Window World is not so much but a decent window I don't think most pros would characterize that as...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
- Replies: 18
- Views: 793
Re: Advice on Windows in Denver
The NFRC ratings cover the thermal part of the equation, and then there are the structural ratings like Air Infiltration, Design Pressure, etc. The former is going to be largely dependent on the glass offered (low-e profile, spacer system, etc), where the latter really speaks more to the engineering...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:26 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Advice on Windows in Denver
- Replies: 18
- Views: 793
Re: Advice on Windows in Denver
The best thing that you can do to compare is get another quote or two from reputable install companies. My thoughts on this one: - Price: pretty much normal range. If you factor in the premium for the circle top, you are probably between $1000-$1200 per window which is solid pricing these days. For ...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:05 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Anlin vs Provia
- Replies: 11
- Views: 836
Re: Anlin vs Provia
Anlin: Not available in my area, however I've seen/heard relatively positive feedback from folks on the west coast. I don't believe that they stack up well against the products that are born and bred from more severe climates, however in a moderate area they are well regarded. Okna: Great performer...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:44 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 794
Re: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
Around here Pella does use subcontractors even though they Pella logo’s on their trucks and trailers. The in house vs sub argument is often brought up as a selling Point going either way depending on what they use. Comparing fiberglass windows to vinyl is very comparable and quite often done . More...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 2:32 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 794
Re: Pella Impervia vs Alside Mezzo
+1, broaden your search. Option 1 and two are red flags on both product and install quality IMO, with option 3 probably having solid installers but not a top performing product by any metric. I should also mention that the "sub" part of option 2 is not a concern in and of itself, but the f...