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by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Plygem 5100 vs. Okna 500 series
Replies: 2
Views: 23

Re: Plygem 5100 vs. Okna 500 series

Well, unless the Okna dealer has some other red flag, this is about as easy a choice as one could find. The Okna is much better by every metric. Yes it's their entry level window, but still a great performer and far from "entry level" as windows go. Odd that the pricing is close, these are...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Baywindow Install - Some Advice??
Replies: 5
Views: 69

Re: Baywindow Install - Some Advice??

+1. Lots of red flags here to suggest an amateur install. Par for the course for box stores in my experience, but I don't mean to pour salt into that wound. At minimum that opening needs to be completely re-trimmed, but I see enough to call the entire install into question to be quite honest. If the...
by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: exterior caulking a maintenance item?
Replies: 7
Views: 139

Re: exterior caulking a maintenance item?

+1, exterior pics would be great. That is a pretty significant amount of water infiltration to do all of that damage, you are at the point where that may all need to be ripped apart and repaired including the window. If that was recently installed, is it safe to say that there was some preexisting d...
by HomeSealed
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need a good window install in Cincinnati
Replies: 13
Views: 159

Re: Need a good window install in Cincinnati

Windows Direct Cincinnati, Chris is a part of our community here and runs a great operation down there. I'd highly recommend reaching out.
by HomeSealed
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna DH800 install question
Replies: 8
Views: 152

Re: Okna DH800 install question

It looks like the installers bent their aluminum to fit over your existing J channel. That's not a method that I favor nor is it common in my area, but it's not inherently wrong either. It essentially maintains the original water management system behind the siding. If you wanted to add a head flash...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna DH800 install question
Replies: 8
Views: 152

Re: Okna DH800 install question

If you would like to post some pictures of your concerns and the overall workmanship we could offer some feedback on that. As far as the status based on your description, it's unfortunate that things got off on the wrong foot and the installers weren't tidy. Is it safe to assume that you've taken yo...
by HomeSealed
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!
Replies: 14
Views: 17085

Re: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!

My answer here would be Pella. In my area the box store installs are as described by DM. The local Pella branch is at least mixed, with some good installers. If you are set on that product, that would be the choice from my perspective, although based on DM's feedback that could certainly vary by mar...
by HomeSealed
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best choice from these options
Replies: 5
Views: 142

Re: Best choice from these options

Yes, they call them the Sunrise series, the models are 4500, 4550, and 5500 if I'm not mistaken (higher number is better). the Vanguard(4550) and Restorations(5500) appear to still be used as well, those would be the two best options.
by HomeSealed
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best choice from these options
Replies: 5
Views: 142

Re: Best choice from these options

Stock with the Softlites, preferably Elite or Elements. If it's any sort of distributor, their highest level of access is probably Elite (formally Imperial LS level). I don't think Thermatru makes windows. Andersen's are fine if you are considering wood interiors, but judging by your list, I'm think...
by HomeSealed
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!
Replies: 14
Views: 17085

Re: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!

Since this has been bumped, I'd just update my comments for 2024 by stating that skilled labor shortages have widened this gap substantially in the last 13 years. Box stores and "discount" type dealers are paying installers a fraction of what high quality companies are offering these days,...
by HomeSealed
Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Possible wood rot
Replies: 3
Views: 115

Re: Possible wood rot

If you have concerns about the condition of the framing around the windows, I'd say yes, you'd be a good candidate for a full frame style installation. That doesn't always necessitate removal of the siding, particularly if there is existing exterior trim surrounding the current window. Even if there...
by HomeSealed
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: need advice on quotes/windows okna v. sunrise v4500 v. provia endure
Replies: 9
Views: 689

Re: need advice on quotes/windows okna v. sunrise v4500 v. provia endure

I have no idea why that Okna dealer sells both the 500 and 600, and that that price delta. Are they very similar? Yes. Is the 600 worth another $700 for 27 windows regardless? Big YES. The raw cost of the windows to the dealer is MORE than that difference, seems like an oddity unless he would just r...
by HomeSealed
Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Versus Provia Endure Sliding Patio Door and Casement Window
Replies: 3
Views: 325

Re: Okna Versus Provia Endure Sliding Patio Door and Casement Window

These products aren't very comparable, the Okna is top tier along with other like Softlite, Sunrise, etc. The Provia line is not in the same category.
by HomeSealed
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Confused by choices
Replies: 2
Views: 401

Re: Confused by choices

+1. These prices are a little light for an excellent window, but also not that far off. The Simonton is the "best" of this bunch IMO, but I you can probably get something better in the same ballpark.
by HomeSealed
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need help - questioning an installation of Okna 800 windows
Replies: 9
Views: 5048

Re: Need help - questioning an installation of Okna 800 windows

-The siding weep hole "issue" is nonsense. yes vinyl siding is supposed to have weep holes. - The siding cuts underneath look normal - The overlap of the side trim over the sill where it doesn't fit tight is sloppy work. Aesthetic really, but sloppy. - The concerning part here IMO is the h...