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So... Delaware Mike...

Does that mean the preferred way is to frame out the concrete opening and then install the window? We're trying to get the most glass area as possible and trying to keep wood out of the below grade foundation. Any other installation thoughts?

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Thanks Bill. I look forward to the photos. The windows aren't large so I was hoping to avoid losing size and therefore mount the window to the concrete directly. Is that a bad idea or is the framing a necessity? Also, do you know if the laminate glass adds much cost over the standard glass? Thanks.

We will be changing the whole house over to Simonton in the spring, with the job being done by a window contractor. In the meantime, I'm going to replace our 2 basement windows with Simonton 5500's now. For the basement install: I want to take out the entire old wooden window/frame, right to the con...

We were close to selecting Simonton vinyl replacement windows and were going to pay for the additional UV coating to protect against UV damage. The installer told us that Certainteed Bryn Mawr windows already have a "Thermaflect" coating that blocks 84% of the UV transmission w/o paying ex...

Hi, I've been following this discussion and seen other posts on Simonton. They sound like a good product and fair pricing. Wasn't there also a 7500 model or something? I'm a bit confused as to the different models avail. from Simonton dealers and NOT from Depot or Sears. Can you clarify that in simp...