1979 Dbl Pane Aluminum Frames are “SHOT”

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Nothing to be ashamed about. They worked well and for a good long time.

Okna won't provided homeowner installed materials although dealers do assist in materials only situations.

I would definitely look for a triple pane option and from either Soft-Lite, Okna, Sunrise, or Polaris.

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I am in Cincinnati and had an outstanding experience (after great help from the pros here) getting triple pane Soft Lite Elememts and sliding door from Windows Plus in the summer of 2023. They were truly zero pressure, great prices, great to deal with. I was originally a little worried about the VT on the triple pane but so glad I didn’t allow that to steer me towards a double pane option. Got used to the new windows very quickly and on a “normal size” window, it allows plenty of light in. Cold snaps like we are having right now make us so glad we chose triple pane.

Sunrise is also a good option here from Windows Direct…that ended up being my #2 choice after learning Okna not an option and getting quotes for Softlite Imperial (horrible experience talking with them…high pressure and clearly not knowledgeable), RBA, and Marvin.

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Modern Builders may be a good source for material only.
They sell Polaris.

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I got a homeshow discount…I don’t know if that was actually larger than usual but passing that along since there is a home show in Sharonville this weekend. I had them install everything…did nothing myself.

Sliding door: ~$2800
Windows: average price around $1100…I had many different sizes so it varied quite a bit by window

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Keep us posted on the progress.

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Let's see some of those follow up install pics when they are done.

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