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- Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:25 am
- Forum: Replacement Window Reviews
- Topic: Okna vs Soft-Lite vs ProVia
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8558
Re: Okna vs Soft-Lite vs ProVia
From an engineering aspect, the OKNA 800 is the clear winner. SL on paper is a great unit, however the incidental top sash "drift" when operation of the bottom sashes which causes the locks and keepers not to be in alignment was why I dumped SL years ago. Sunrise doesn't like interlocks an...
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:09 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Expectation vs. Reality
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1558
Re: Expectation vs. Reality
If you had tight and almost painted shut wood windows that were not drafty along with super tight storm windows, that pocket between the storms and wood sashes can insulate from sound pretty good sometimes and modern windows can in super rare circumstances actually allow more sound from the exterior.
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:39 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Sealant to match mortar or windows?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1343
Re: Sealant to match mortar or windows?
Gray mortar is sort of easy to match up. Getting a 100% match is not reasonable. I don't like the spill over of color matched to the window frame or capping color to the mortar area as much as matching with a sanded grout like sealant. The very large flooring stores in my area carry sanded kitchen/b...
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:35 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Provia vs. Seaway
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6072
Re: Provia vs. Seaway
Seaway's Encore Elite looks like a nice product. Frame looks similar to the SL Elements.
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 7:52 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Proline replacement options
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10401
Re: Pella Proline replacement options
Pella and Peachtree build two of the most puzzling wood/alum clad double hung unit out there for retrofitting their wood frame "pockets" for inserts. Window pros don't have too many issues with them, but a weekend carpenter might be not best suited for the sawzal and aluminum capping exter...
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:55 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Power - Symphony Pella windows
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3839
Re: Power - Symphony Pella windows
So, they're performing sort of a new construction type of install? Or just an insert/pocket replacement window plus all new interior trim? I don't like that window and they will not even be selling in next year from a little bird told me. Pella vinyl is not highly regarded.
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:55 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Soft-lite elements and Barcelona the same?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1153
Re: Soft-lite elements and Barcelona the same?
WOW, that's what I couldn't remember. I believe yes.
- Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:09 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Soft-lite elements and Barcelona the same?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1153
Re: Soft-lite elements and Barcelona the same?
I'm an Elements dealer, however I replaced Soft-Lite in my line up with OKNA about a decade ago and the Barcelona wasn't out yet. I remember my rep talking about it and seeing a sample. If your DH units have the Duo-Tech locks with the built-in tilt actuators plus the exterior crown molding vinyl sc...
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:40 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: After Install Questions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5710
Re: After Install Questions
Most commonly utilized interior stops with sheetrock returns would be simply base shoe molding. Typically pine primed white. Quick and easy. Since sheetrock and joint compound to the returns is sort of goofy in regards to being true, carpenters put the head piece up with straight cuts and cope the t...
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:32 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window installation Question?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1223
Re: Window installation Question?
When setting a large picture window (vinyl) the interior sill area would never be exposed to exterior water like an open double hung or casement. The installer would find exact center, drill with a bit typically at 5/16" to 3/8" and plug with a factory face plug. One could also toe in a wh...
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 6:54 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Casement Quotes/Advice - *Follow-Up After Install*
- Replies: 51
- Views: 17959
Re: Casement Quotes/Advice - *Follow-Up After Install*
A little bit of Goof Off on a rag will remove the interior overspray. Don't go crazy with it.
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:01 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Flashing tape?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1911
Re: Flashing tape?
DuPont makes about the best and easiest to work with from my experience. Most pros like a flexible tape for the rough sill and up the bottom of the jack studs and sheathing. This stuff will take a little practice to achieve a non-wrinkled 90-degree bend and the corners. DuPont has a general flashing...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 5:32 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: "Replacements" for Attached Townhouse
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3287
Re: "Replacements" for Attached Townhouse
Performing a siding drop same sized flanged new construction installation verses a non-flanged slip downsized window is a night a day difference in the workload, time, and even skillset. Being the OCD don't care if I turn a penny profit on the job no-life having person that I am, it's the only way t...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:05 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement quotes for 1960s brick ranch
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7410
Re: Replacement quotes for 1960s brick ranch
The potential for glass breakage probably has more to due with an accident or act of nature then owner usage. Bad bird strike, tree branch, of something out of weed whacker or lawnmower is what I've seen over the years. Of course we dealers can get a defective lite of glass with a small defect that ...
- Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:09 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement quotes for 1960s brick ranch
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7410
Re: Replacement quotes for 1960s brick ranch
Quote #2 seems like mid-90's pricing. A dealer couldn't purchase a quality window, materials, disposal, and wholesale labor for that pricing now in my area. They wouldn't turn a single penny profit. The OKNA Eco is the best engineered window in that group.