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by HomeSealed
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Casement window or slider?
Replies: 10
Views: 115

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 ...
by HomeSealed
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Choices in Tennessee
Replies: 4
Views: 26

Re: Window Choices in Tennessee

+1, I'd open up to some other options.
by HomeSealed
Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Casement window or slider?
Replies: 10
Views: 115

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...
by HomeSealed
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Insultec vs Provia aspect
Replies: 13
Views: 22773

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. ...
by HomeSealed
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: 221

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.
by HomeSealed
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: 221

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...
by HomeSealed
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: 221

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 ...
by HomeSealed
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: 191

Re: Which of these brands would you recommend

1) Okna

2) Joyce

End of list.
by HomeSealed
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: 88

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...
by HomeSealed
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: 419

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...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Stressing over windows in southern Minnesota
Replies: 10
Views: 55001

Re: Stressing over windows in southern Minnesota

Windows on Washington wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:19 am Right. Thank you.
lol.
Gotta love the AI posts.
by HomeSealed
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: 136

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...
by HomeSealed
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Provia Endure Balance Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 152

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...
by HomeSealed
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: 170

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.
by HomeSealed
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800
Replies: 3
Views: 170

Re: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800

At the risk of appearing to be a "homer" for Windows on Washington, they are the easy choice here. Okna is a premier performer and WoW is nationally recognized and respected for excellence. That window WILL fix any drafts, it IS built to last, but more importantly you know that you will ge...