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by prosteelheader
Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Window Industry
Topic: constant force vs block and tackle
Replies: 45
Views: 88628

Re: constant force vs block and tackle

i build both for a living. block and tackle are much quieter!
by prosteelheader
Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: vinyl windows in the Texas heat
Replies: 3
Views: 2079

Re: vinyl windows in the Texas heat

personally, i wouldnt worry about the heat effecting your windows. be they vinyl or fiberglass. i'd be more concerned with the glass type you would be choosing.
by prosteelheader
Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Wisconsin Window Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 14166

Re: Wisconsin Window Advice

in my opinion, krypton gas isnt worth the up front expense...
by prosteelheader
Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: Sunrise vs Alside
Replies: 6
Views: 7993

Re: Sunrise vs Alside

lack of quality control is right!!!
by prosteelheader
Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: Standard window gap allowed for window size
Replies: 3
Views: 3969

Re: Standard window gap allowed for window size

ive been with the same window company for the last 17 years. we've always used the 1/4 inch difference method. frame measures 1/4 inch less than the rough opening, on all sides. in my opinion, 1/8 inch doesnt allow for much manuvering or very tight applications.
by prosteelheader
Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: Thinking of getting Alside Excalibur
Replies: 5
Views: 5538

Re: Thinking of getting Alside Excalibur

air infiltraion is a big downside on the excalibur/alside units. the sash meets are poorly designed in my opinion. i know, i build 'em!
by prosteelheader
Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sears Weather Beater windows any good
Replies: 4
Views: 2731

Re: Sears Weather Beater windows any good

its known as the "platinum" series. we do sliders, P.W.'s and double hungs. double and triple glaze, foam filled, and lots of lam... i heard its a hybrid of two other windows that used to be made by alside. or, maybe they're still being made...? the frame is from one series, and the vents ...
by prosteelheader
Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sears Weather Beater windows any good
Replies: 4
Views: 2731

Re: Sears Weather Beater windows any good

we build the sears weatherbeater at alside bothell, washington state.
by prosteelheader
Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Wrong Grids Installed
Replies: 3
Views: 1848

Re: Wrong Grids Installed

as far as holding back the entire amount, i would say, it depends on how many of the 13 units showed up with the wrong grid. and i agree that new sash's are probably what the installer is thinking. 30 seconds each, and you're done.
by prosteelheader
Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Post inspection checklist
Replies: 2
Views: 1479

Re: Post inspection checklist

ive seen windows installed inside out before! good point! also, check to see that all locks engage their keepers smoothly. sometimes the keepers will need adjusting. if the lock does not line up with the keeper correctly, then you may result to forcing the lock to fully engage. this will tweak the s...
by prosteelheader
Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Glass loss on Pocket vs. full frame install...
Replies: 6
Views: 3139

Re: Glass loss on Pocket vs. full frame install...

i would imagin the glass loss would be minimal, going from wood frames to vinyl. you might even gain a few inches. in my experience, old wood main frames are rather bulky. new vinyl frames, in comarison are a little smaller. #2. if you were to go with a full frame replacement. you would gain a signi...
by prosteelheader
Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Avg. Difference in Price from Double Hung vs. Casement?
Replies: 4
Views: 2698

Re: Avg. Difference in Price from Double Hung vs. Casement?

those are some very general questions. hard to give an answer...
by prosteelheader
Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Transom windows leak
Replies: 3
Views: 5832

Re: Transom windows leak

bad from the manufacturer. sounds like the glass has separated from the glazing tape. for whatever reason. i would deglaze, reglaze... no matter what.
by prosteelheader
Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Window Industry
Topic: Window Manufaturers
Replies: 5
Views: 14158

Re: Window Manufaturers

yup! alside in bothell washington builds the window world 4000...
by prosteelheader
Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: Window Industry
Topic: constant force vs block and tackle
Replies: 45
Views: 88628

Re: constant force vs block and tackle

block and tackle is a lot quieter. constant force balances tend to be noisy as the coils are stretched and retracted on the rollers that are inside their keepers.