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by windowrep
Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Anyone heard of Improveit! Home Remodeling?
Replies: 9
Views: 6687

Re: Anyone heard of Improveit! Home Remodeling?

This is what I have a hard time with. You complain about a three hour sales pitch and have no idea how many windows you are getting or what style they are. You had three hours to ask questions and get details on a huge investment for your house. note to potential window buyers.....You have sales peo...
by windowrep
Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: SCHUCO UPDATE
Replies: 42
Views: 39545

I am guessing their will be no shucco samples at the home shows this year? Cleveland show starts tommorrow and I can't wait to see if ther are any dealers still willing to carry them.
by windowrep
Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Schuco alternatives
Replies: 24
Views: 10631

how about anything made in the usa
by windowrep
Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:13 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What's a "bad" installation?
Replies: 4
Views: 4636

First and foremost the locks must be on the inside of house. jk

w4u that callage of pictures looks like a few reference books i have seen.
by windowrep
Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: research for all (read before you buy)
Replies: 22
Views: 15858

you said it guy
by windowrep
Tue Feb 06, 2007 1:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Air leaks and condensation
Replies: 10
Views: 8179

Those are not the ultamaxx however, the ultramaxx will have the same performance characteristics as above pictures. When people with years of experience with these products do not like certain brands it is for a reason. I had the ultramaxx in my house for 4 years and pulled them out. They looked lik...
by windowrep
Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: capping
Replies: 10
Views: 5451

fix it with wood? you have to be kidding me? capping with a pvc coated aluminum correctly and you are maintence free forever. besides taking a glance at it each spring to make sure it is not seperated{as fenex stated}. and you are worry free. you have obviously seen very poor cap jobs or first time ...
by windowrep
Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help! Vista or Polaris?
Replies: 16
Views: 26770

rabs, how long have you been installing sugarcreek windows? what has been your experience with them?
by windowrep
Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help! Vista or Polaris?
Replies: 16
Views: 26770

good luck a2, i am about .7 miles from alsides so we are in the same area. don't get caught up in the space between the two panes of glass. argon gas is at its peak performing level at 12-14 mm or just over 1/2 inch. the gap between the two panes of glass should be what you want to measure. bigger i...
by windowrep
Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:13 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help! Vista or Polaris?
Replies: 16
Views: 26770

when i used to sell and install windows,aka contractor or remodelor, i installed alsides for years. then switched to polaris from modern builders supply. had better luck with the longevity of polaris and the service issues where handled with little or no problem. they are a big established manufactu...
by windowrep
Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:06 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help! Vista or Polaris?
Replies: 16
Views: 26770

i like the polaris in this case
by windowrep
Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:04 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Are aluminum reinforced windows necessary?
Replies: 14
Views: 12033

the answer is both yes and no. metal reinforcement is good if you sell windows with it and no if you don't. there are arguements either way. earwax is correct that the windows will be more secure in that all your locking mechanisms will screw into metal. Some companies will even screw all the pivot ...
by windowrep
Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Stanek vs Soft-Lite
Replies: 2
Views: 2394

i bid against both companies all the time and i am very familiar with both products. stanek in my experience should be around $700 per window and soft-lite, around $500. staneck is a much better quality window as you have seen. if it is worth the price difference that is a question only you can answ...
by windowrep
Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Shucco Corona 4000's
Replies: 21
Views: 12539

i see what you are saying and how you get to that number, but as you stated each and every starting point or reference point will be different. once again a good conversation and a good topic just too many variables.
by windowrep
Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: need input on some quotes
Replies: 17
Views: 14791

alside windows

centurion-genova-excaliber-ultramaxx-sheffield-preservation

any 1000,2000.7000.alpha.bravo or other name is put on by the contractor.
at least that is what they were called 3 years ago.