+1 to WoW's comments.
Re: the aluminum cladding: based on the website, it appears to be PVC inside and out unless there is another product that I missed?
Secondly, even if there is, I'd avoid it. Vinyl and Aluminum "combo" products have been tried and failed. Just not a good match.
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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:03 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: New build window shopping
- Replies: 3
- Views: 79
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:38 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Casement window or slider?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 210
Re: Casement window or slider?
Replacing a twin CA with a SL would actually preserve the current look more than DH's would, however if you are changing to DH's in another area I understand that an aesthetic concern may exist. Regarding the pricing, is that the upcharge? ... If that is what you are paying, obviously this is a DIY ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window Choices in Tennessee
- Replies: 5
- Views: 95
Re: Window Choices in Tennessee
+1, I'd open up to some other options.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Casement window or slider?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 210
Re: Casement window or slider?
+1 to WoW's advice. - Twin Casement: The tightest, but most expensive option - Twin DH: Also a little costly because its two units, and as WoW alluded to, you are losing a fair amount of glass area in that size opening. In addition, while a dh is generally more airtight than a slider (this is true i...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna Insultec vs Provia aspect
- Replies: 13
- Views: 25610
Re: Okna Insultec vs Provia aspect
Good points by WoW above. I'd add the following: - seemingly small differences in the ratings can indicate much larger differences in quality and engineering. Larger differences in this area will mean a greater discrepancy in performance when a window is a year old, 5 years old, 10+ years old, etc. ...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: OKNA 5500 (500) Package question - VT rating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 293
Re: OKNA 5500 (500) Package question - VT rating
I'm sure they do as its the standard package. It may just be a new sales rep or something like that.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: OKNA 5500 (500) Package question - VT rating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 293
Re: OKNA 5500 (500) Package question - VT rating
Sorry, they use different language for ordering that they do for marketing. LE is the standard double pane, Low-e and argon package. I believe that they refer to that as "Heat Seal", and Heat Seal Deluxe when the foam enhanced frame is added. For your climate this would be the better optio...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:30 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: OKNA 5500 (500) Package question - VT rating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 293
Re: OKNA 5500 (500) Package question - VT rating
1) Great window, nice job finding that. 2) Re: the glass, did you request Sunseal or really emphasize a desire to cut out solar heat as much as possible? Personally I would say that is not the first option that I'd recommend for your location, although it's possible that circumstances could dictate ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Which of these brands would you recommend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 282
Re: Which of these brands would you recommend
1) Okna
2) Joyce
End of list.
2) Joyce
End of list.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:33 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Okna 800 vs SoftLite Elements vs GreatLakes ComfortSmart
- Replies: 2
- Views: 141
Re: Okna 800 vs SoftLite Elements vs GreatLakes ComfortSmart
The Great Lakes window doesn't belong here. The Okna 800 and Elements are a couple of the top performers out there today and either would serve you well. I prefer the 800 personally with small advantage in performance and strength, and with slimmer lines for more glass area to boot. Get the apples t...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacement Window Quotes - Okna, Starmark, Provia, Pela, Andersen, Simonton
- Replies: 14
- Views: 669
Re: Replacement Window Quotes - Okna, Starmark, Provia, Pela, Andersen, Simonton
A red 86 IROC was my second car, swapped the 305 to a 383 until I blew it up, and my blue 01 z28 may have been my favorite. Also had a blue 75, a pewter 02 Z, a 91 firebird, and a few other firebirds and T/A's peppered in there. As far as windows, great advice from the pros above. Under $1k per unit...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:38 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Stressing over windows in southern Minnesota
- Replies: 12
- Views: 62717
Re: Stressing over windows in southern Minnesota
lol.
Gotta love the AI posts.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Full Frame Replacement but leave interior frame?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 187
Re: Full Frame Replacement but leave interior frame?
It sounds like they are suggesting to separate the old window frame from the jamb extension to avoid replacing the interior woodwork. This can be done effectively in some cases, however the depth of the current jambs often cause an issue setting the new window at the ideal depth, and if you want nai...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:03 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Provia Endure Balance Systems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 221
Re: Provia Endure Balance Systems
I am going to be putting in 9 replacement windows and have settled on the Provia Endure line. They are all double hung with the TLA-UV glass package. I'm sorry to hear that. With that said, you could have found worse. To answer your question about the glass, we need to know where you are located. T...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:49 pm
- Forum: Window Reviews
- Topic: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800
- Replies: 3
- Views: 238
Re: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800
The 500 is a nice window especially when offered at a discount, but for that fairly small price delta, it's hard to argue with the 800 which is the cream of the crop. That would be my choice.
The 600 is also nice, but again, talking $800 on a $20k ticket, I'd go with the best of the best in the 800.
The 600 is also nice, but again, talking $800 on a $20k ticket, I'd go with the best of the best in the 800.
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