Soft-Lite / Elements Ultra-S Triple vs. Alside Pres E-Maxx1010

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Soft-Lite / Elements Ultra-S Triple vs. Alside Pres E-Maxx1010

#1 Post by Kato3man »

Looking to replace 14 windows - have had a few quotes and have it narrowed down to 2 windows
The quotes I have are very-very close so looking for opinions / info on which one

1) Soft-Lite Elements Ultra-S Triple panes
2) Alside / Preservation Energymaxx10 Triple panes

Based on quite a few hours of research on the old inter-web it looks to me like the Soft-Lite are the way to go apples vs. apples - actually most say the Soft-Lite heads up is a much better window ?
It seems to be better quality, rating etc.........
I cannot find R-Value or Condensation resistance ratings anywhere on the Alside / Preservation windows.
The salesman gave me a number on the RV but I can't confirm it anywhere in their own literature or the web.

Appreciate any info
Thanks
Kato

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#2 Post by Windows on Washington »

In that binary, slam dunk for the Elements.

What region of the country are you in?

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#3 Post by masterext »

Elements is much better designed and nicer looking, Elements is one of the best windows available.

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#4 Post by toddinmn »

Elements is the only and correct answer , there is not one pro here that will give the Alside the nod.

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#5 Post by Kato3man »

In that binary, slam dunk for the Elements.
What region of the country are you in?

So far SoftLite Elements batting 1.000

WofW - I'm in Ohio

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#6 Post by WindowsDirectCinci »

E-Maxx1010 is not the manufacturer's name for that glass they have a Climatech-10 which is triple pane with Krypton which is Alside only glass package with any mention of 10. The CR number for the Preservation with that glass is 72 according to Alside tech website. and the R value is 5.55. It could be an R-20 and I'd still prefer the Elements. The air infiltration rating on that window is a .24 and as low as .07 on there smallest window.

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#7 Post by HomeSealed »

Another vote for Elements. Vastly superior window.

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#8 Post by TheWindowNerd »

I always start with no drafts. Then well built. Then attractive.
SL is tops in all those.

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#9 Post by uncle eddie »

TheWindowNerd wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:02 am I always start with no drafts. Then well built. Then attractive.
SL is tops in all those.
I have the same philosophy about women.
Keep 'er away from the baked beans, and she had better have some powerful haunches.

Besides that, I'd also vote for the Soifyle produt here.

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#10 Post by Kato3man »

After doing my own research and folks here pretty much saying Soft-Lite by 100% we went with the Soft-Lite Elements.........on order - installation March sometime
Thanks for all the info / advice

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy new Year !!!!!

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#11 Post by Windows on Washington »

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well.

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#12 Post by TheWindowNerd »

Uncle Eddie you crack me up.

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