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by Nobody
Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:20 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Spacer
Replies: 60
Views: 73173

The swiggle is better than the intercept? This is the first time I've ever heard this. I've read of dozens of windows manufacturers "upgrading" from the swiggle to the intercept. I've seen this promoted in several company brochures. I've seen multiple charts that claim to compare the tempe...
by Nobody
Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:02 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Two window quotes $3500 for Alside, $6600 for Champion...
Replies: 14
Views: 18185

I remember once reading that foam fill might reduce noise coming through the frame, but that tests showed no improvement in insulation, when testing the entire window.
by Nobody
Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:00 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Spacer
Replies: 60
Views: 73173

If one were an installer and had access to a broken window that is low-e coated - obviously now missing the argon - it would be fun to run some comparisons with a heat lamp and a solar meter between the broken pane vs a normal one.
by Nobody
Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Two window quotes $3500 for Alside, $6600 for Champion...
Replies: 14
Views: 18185

You mentioned that the Champion had the extra feature of being foam filled. I believe that if you want this, you can order it as an extra option for the Sheffield. I remember that WindowWorld offered this as an option with their version of the Sheffield, the ComfortWorld 6000. I think it was somethi...
by Nobody
Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Spacer
Replies: 60
Views: 73173

I've seen a Sears window demo and they use these small mini windows made in different ways and then shine that heat lamp through it. As I remember it, and it has been a while, one of the mini-windows was a double pane with low-e only, or perhaps it was a double pane with argon only. In any case, the...
by Nobody
Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Spacer
Replies: 60
Views: 73173

A question. Is there any kind of test a homeowner can conduct to get an idea if the argon has leaked? For example, windows sellers love to give the heat lamp demo to show how their windows block the heat from passing. Could one rig up a tester with a heat lamp and test their windows once in a while ...
by Nobody
Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Two window quotes $3500 for Alside, $6600 for Champion...
Replies: 14
Views: 18185

Let me first state that I am not an expert on this subject. But I can relate my own experience and investigation. I researched Alside, Champion and many other companies before I eventually went with a rebranded Alside Sheffield from WindowWorld. From what I could find out, one should not be looking ...
by Nobody
Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: HELP!! I signed a contract for Comfortworld windows........
Replies: 19
Views: 14348

I went with the ComfortWorld 6000 in part due to advice I received from some of the contributors to this, and another, on-line windows forum. It might have been a discussion list back then. I didn't have many options in my area and had gotten some suspect quotes. I didn't really want to buy from WW,...
by Nobody
Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:57 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: HELP!! I signed a contract for Comfortworld windows........
Replies: 19
Views: 14348

Nobody does not know. Nobody is just a typical homeowner. All Nobody knows is that the windows look like new on both the inside and outside and they work just like they are new. And there are no cold air drafts around the frames or seals, even when it is below zero. Oh, and there is no moisture with...
by Nobody
Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:55 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: HELP!! I signed a contract for Comfortworld windows........
Replies: 19
Views: 14348

I know this guy because I purchased ComfortWorld 6000 windows from WW about 3 years ago and he was my installer. I can't speak for all WW installations, as I'm sure they vary in quality since they use a variety of installers. But my installation was excellent. He tells me that about 70% of his work ...
by Nobody
Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: HELP!! I signed a contract for Comfortworld windows........
Replies: 19
Views: 14348

A friend of mine works as an independent installer and does some work for Window World. But only when he has to, because they pay less than half what he gets for the same install for Sears. At least that is what he tells me. I chatted with him recently and he told me that the WW 4000 is no longer th...