Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

COULD SOMEONE PROVIDE ME WITH REPUTABLE SCHUCO AND SIMMONTON INSTALLERS IN PHILA (NE) THANKS FOR RESPONSES