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by HomeSealed
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Soundproofing Vinyl vs Fiberglass
Replies: 10
Views: 3436

Re: Soundproofing Vinyl vs Fiberglass

I wouldn't call it high quality... You are in a slight pickle, as the higher performance (ie: airtight) windows that are widely recommended aren't available in your region. That's not to say that there are no choices that fit the mold, they simply aren't the same ones that are used in the Northeast ...
by HomeSealed
Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Soundproofing Vinyl vs Fiberglass
Replies: 10
Views: 3436

Re: Soundproofing Vinyl vs Fiberglass

A couple questions I still have that I hope you could help me with: 1. Is vinyl not a concern with hot weather exposed to the sun? I am concerned about warping over the years. As long as it's a high quality product, there is no concern. 2. Is it better to get a window that is weatherproof and then ...
by HomeSealed
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Soundproofing Vinyl vs Fiberglass
Replies: 10
Views: 3436

Re: Soundproofing Vinyl vs Fiberglass

Window material is far less impactful than is the glazing type and air infiltration rates. Bingo. Totally agree with this... although there are relatively few fiberglass windows that rate well in AI, so indirectly that can point to vinyl as a better option for your set of priorities. Find a window ...
by HomeSealed
Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna 500 Double Pane vs Provia Endure Triple Pane
Replies: 8
Views: 3689

Re: Okna 500 Double Pane vs Provia Endure Triple Pane

The exclusive Okna dealer has been very straight forward and honest, so while they are more expensive, I am very likely to go with them. I might reduce my scope of windows, and make use of the tax credit each year to offset the cost of triple pane upgrade. This sounds like a very smart plan all thi...
by HomeSealed
Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna 500 Double Pane vs Provia Endure Triple Pane
Replies: 8
Views: 3689

Re: Okna 500 Double Pane vs Provia Endure Triple Pane

The SL Imperial Elite is much better than the provia and is indeed comparable to the Okna. You would not go wrong with either of those.
by HomeSealed
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Identifying brand of window
Replies: 2
Views: 2817

Re: Identifying brand of window

+1, you'll need something else to identify that window. That said, based on the age and issue (broken glass?), you are probably better off having a local glass shop come out and quote you on glass replacement.
by HomeSealed
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna 500 Double Pane vs Provia Endure Triple Pane
Replies: 8
Views: 3689

Re: Okna 500 Double Pane vs Provia Endure Triple Pane

The Okna is a much better window. Personally I would not consider the Provia window unless I'm shipping in the bargain bin, it's simply not very good and this is not a valid comparison. I'm a big proponent of performance ratings both for obvious reasons as well as as an indicator of quality. Once in...
by HomeSealed
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Incorrectly framed new window installation
Replies: 16
Views: 55123

Re: Incorrectly framed new window installation

toddinmn wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:10 pm ... It should have specced out in the plans used to get the permit...
^^^THIS^^^
by HomeSealed
Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Performance Ratings vs "Features"
Replies: 10
Views: 4885

Re: Performance Ratings vs "Features"

Great questions! I think that you are on the right track in looking to the performance data to see if the upgraded features make measurable improvements. One point in U value (lower is better), a couple points in CR (higher is better) and then a difference in DP and AI can indicate a larger step up(...
by HomeSealed
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Incorrectly framed new window installation
Replies: 16
Views: 55123

Re: Incorrectly framed new window installation

We can't answer exactly what is needed without knowing all of the details of your home, but you probably need a 2x6 (double) header here as opposed to 2x4. Once again, if you are needing to educate your contractor on how to do this properly, he should be paying you and not the other way around.
by HomeSealed
Wed Sep 06, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need HomeSealed!
Replies: 2
Views: 2913

Re: Need HomeSealed!

Hi Robin, thanks for reaching out on this and thank you for the kind words! If you haven't already received a call, you will hear from us shortly. We are able to service your location, however there are some territory restrictions regarding the products lines that we are able to offer. We'll be able...
by HomeSealed
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Incorrectly framed new window installation
Replies: 16
Views: 55123

Re: Incorrectly framed new window installation

I'd agree with the others... bad news all around here. The worst part is that as alluded to above, its still not right and probably won't pass inspection. Hopefully this work is being completed with permits. I'd agree that finding a competent professional to finish this project is probably your best...
by HomeSealed
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Garden Windows
Replies: 7
Views: 2023

Re: Garden Windows

So in this case, would it be safe to say that most Garden windows are just remarketed, and have been made by only 2-4 manufacturers? Kind of... As alluded to above, most manufacturer don't engineer their own garden window since it's such a low volume product, so there are a few basic "chassis&...
by HomeSealed
Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Over- and Under-whelmed!
Replies: 10
Views: 3796

Re: Over- and Under-whelmed!

Having 8-9 products quoted, that would seem to lay out your the price range for your scope of work in your area pretty clearly. You have at least a couple of nice options there in the Sl Elite and the Sunrise. You wouldn't go wrong with either. There are some reasons to be intrigued buy fiberglass i...