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- Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:01 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: help-suggestions for sliding patio door
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12680
Once again thanks for all replies, handyman I bvelive what you have mentioned regarding the framing with 2x4's was what was originally done. I mistakenly believed it was framed with 2x6's in an earlier post but it is 2x4's. A 2x4 across the entire top of the opening with and 2x4s' down the side of e...
- Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:36 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: patio door u factor .34 as opposed to .30 any realdifference
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2772
patio door u factor .34 as opposed to .30 any realdifference
Is it really any difference for one patio door with a u factor of .30 as opposed two another with a .34 with all other things apples to apples considered equal
- Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:03 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: help-suggestions for sliding patio door
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12680
Thanks for all the replies. Based upon the responses we are no longer nor were we ever strongly considering french doors where both doors opened. We were leaning towards the atrium where one door opens inward. On a previous post a reply stated stay away from wood clad products because in extreme tem...
- Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:29 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: help-suggestions for sliding patio door
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12680
Thanks for all responses. I'll try to answer all questions. THe current door is a hollow wood core door with storm door centered between two single pane side lights. appears original encased in thin wood The frame appears to be 2x6's on the sides and the top. There is a poured concrete threshold at ...
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:37 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: anderson wood clad french slider-anyone have opinion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2218
anderson wood clad french slider-anyone have opinion
I am looking at the anderson 400 seris french sliding door, anyone have any experience good or bad, durable, efficient warranty etc. appreciate all responses phila pa.
- Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:05 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: help-suggestions for sliding patio door
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12680
help-suggestions for sliding patio door
I am researching patio doors and like windows,. the choices can be overwhelming. I live in Phila. and our winters can be severe so I would like a door that is energy efficient. What are the pros and cons as to vinyle vs fiberglass. I guess at the minimum low-e and argon are necessary. the exterior d...
- Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:07 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: opinion on quality and price of gorell patio door
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2526
opinion on quality and price of gorell patio door
i recently received a price for an install on a gorell sliding patio door with their triple pane kypton gas, for $1900 installed. Is this price a good one, standard install and any comments on this product welcome thanks
- Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:11 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Suggestions for a vg french door standard size
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2605
Suggestions for a vg french door standard size
i want to have installed a french door inswing for a standard size opening with low e and argon looking for suggestions from the forum for a manufacturer and also what is better as far as durability and efficiency is concerned, wood, steel or fiberglass. Reside in the NE. All suggestions welcome and...
- Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:15 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: GOOD WINDOW YEAH OR NAY??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2320
GOOD WINDOW YEAH OR NAY??
I am looking to install 11 double hung windows in phila. a local company has a product I like. Are this ratings any good, they come from the nfrc web site. manufacturer product code solarban 60/arg/clr-ds-foam filled frame vinylw/foam filled insulation, vinyl w/reinforcement interlock u fac 0.27 shg...
- Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:47 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: PPG INTERCEPT WARM EDGE SPACER- ANY GOOD?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2783
PPG INTERCEPT WARM EDGE SPACER- ANY GOOD?
I AM RESEARCHING WINDOWS AND A LOCAL CO HAS DUAL PANE LOWE ARGON FILLED WINDOWS WITH THE PPG INTERCEPT WARM EDGE SPACER AND 7/8" THICK INSULATING GLASS. iS THIS SPACER ANY GOOD AS WELL AS THE GLASS THICKNESS. THANKS FOR ALL COMMENTS
- Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:39 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: to repair or replace existing vinyle double hung??
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2460
to repair or replace existing vinyle double hung??
I recently, January 2005 moved into a new for me, existing twin home in Phila. During the winter the home was extremely cold, (furnace 3 yrs old name brand, gas forced got air). The home has dual pane (no gas or lowe) double hungs that were installed all in '97. The manufacturer is a local co. in Ph...
- Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:49 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: SHUCO AND SIMONTON INSTALLERS IN PHILA.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2667
SHUCO AND SIMONTON INSTALLERS IN PHILA.
COULD SOMEONE PROVIDE ME WITH REPUTABLE SCHUCO AND SIMMONTON INSTALLERS IN PHILA (NE) THANKS FOR RESPONSES
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