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EcoStar Remodeling= Unfortunatly, it's very unlikely that after 2 1/2 years he will post back regarding the installation. You would be well advised to do some research on different windows before making any decisions. Has it been 2.5 years already? Time flies! Luckily I get emails when this topic g...

Thanks for the information. I get a gun used on my windows and the installer gets a free gun to take with him. Good for everyone

I called and spoke with the installer. He has used foam before but does not have a gun. He told me he would pick up the Great Stuff. I hear that is messy. I was thinking about going down to Home Depot and buying a gun to use. They range from $35 to $165. Is there a huge difference? I was thinking ab...

Got it thanks, I will make sure they use the foam. Thanks again for the fast response.

I have one last minute question for you experts. I spoke with the installer last night and I was told that the sales rep. put on the contract that foam would be used in the place of fiberglass for insulation. They do not usually use foam but I was told he would pick some up from Home Depot if I want...

I would review with your rep to check the U values on both these windows. I do not believe that the excalibur will meet the new energy star requirements listed in the 2009 stimulus package. You could be missing out on 1500 in tax credits. Take a look at the Bainbridge window from softlite. It compa...

I would review with your rep to check the U values on both these windows. I do not believe that the excalibur will meet the new energy star requirements listed in the 2009 stimulus package. You could be missing out on 1500 in tax credits. Take a look at the Bainbridge window from softlite. It compa...

If you do not decide in the next couple weeks check back here. I will let you know how the install goes.

Thank you, I think we will be happy with our choice. Anything is better than what we have now. Aluminum windows in a 1700sqf house with a heat pump. Our electric bill hit $450 this past month. Broken seals and a window that will not shut correctly with a half inch gap. I had to use weather stripping...

The bow in our front window is 4 DH. I should have pointed that out. I did not get snarky with anyone. Maybe again I did not make my self clear. I didn't say I called his boss complaining. In fact I could not get a hold of the sales guys so I called the 800 with a question where the owners son happe...

I must have asked a stupid question or something. Just for reference I went with the Excalibur. From what I have found they are a step down from the Preservation. The reason I went with the Excalibur is because the salesman for the Pres. wanted to change the cost by 1k because he wrote up our front ...

After doing a lot of research and getting quotes my wife and I have gotten our choices down to two. I have been reading reviews here and other forums on both window the Excalibur and Preservation. From what I have read it seems that the Excalibur is a mid-grade window a step or two above new house q...