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Randy - Thank you for the responses. My plan is to email my installer and see where that goes. If I get no help from them or Gorell/Soft-lite, I will try a local glass guy. Final question: I assume there is no harm in waiting for it to get worse? Meaning, wait until the spots accumulate and become a...

Well, seal failure was the bad news I expected to get. Since this is my first (and hopefully only) experience with a seal failure, let me ask a few follow up questions: 1. What should I expect going forward with the window? I assume the spots will accumulate/worsen over time? Right now, the spots ar...

As I was cleaning my windows this past weekend, I noticed some spotting on one of my front casement windows. The spots are somewhere in between the triple pane glass. I posted some links to pictures. Hopefully, someone can give me some insight as to what it is. I am afraid this may be a seal issue f...

I sent an email to my installer.
Ill let you all know what they say.

Thanks.
mm

I am having a problem with my Gorell slider door. It seems that during extremely cold temperatures (-12 degrees this morning), the door warps and the seal between the slider and the solid door is compromised (widens), allowing air and noise infiltration. I took a few videos to show what I am talking...

Finally got a moment to take the lock off the window. Tried compressed air and some silicone spray to see if that would help....no luck. The lock still doesn't click. I'll reach out to the contractor that did the windows and see if I can get a replacement through him. As you stated, it's not really ...

I'm having a problem with the locking mechanism on one of my Gorell 5300 double-hung windows. The locking mechanism has a silver nub on it. In order to open the window, you must depress the nub then turn the crank to release the lock. The problem I'm having with this one window is that the nub doesn...

It has been some time since you posted, but i am trying to decide on Anderson vs Gorell casement windows. Can you tell me if you still like them, had any issues. Can you also tell me what size width the casement sections you have are. hope you can respond...thanks! I still like the gorell windows. ...

I did some additional testing today: Time of day: 4:45pm Outside air temp: 27 degrees Window #1 - Double Hung Bedroom (Triple Pane) -- Window faces due West Room Temp: 70 Upper sash center of glass: 61-62 Lower sash center of glass: 61 Window #2 - Double Hung Bedroom (Triple Pane) -- Window faces du...

I had my new Gorell windows installed this past October. The windows are Gorell 5300 with the Energy Master III glass package But now that the windows are installed, I had a quick question. What should my realistic expectations be this winter? For example, I recently purchased a Black and Decker The...

Just wanted to update everyone.... The windows were installed October 16. Installation went smoothly. Took one full day. All doublehungs and the casement/picture window combo were installed from the outside, so none of my interior trim was disturbed. New white (aluminum?) capping was installed as we...

What company did you use for the Gorell quote? Just curious...I'm in Fairfield County too. Thanks. mm I need to replace three sliders (roughly 60"W x 48"H) and a 5 foot sliding glass door in my condo. Per condo rules and regs the exterior needs to match the existing color which is a chocol...

Well, I have made my decision..... Final window choices : 1 Gorell Three lite Picture/Casement combo, colonial grids. Energy Master III glass package 5 Gorell 5300 Double Hungs, colonial grids, full screens, Energy Master III glass package 1 Gorell Patio door, ECO Master glass package, colonial grid...

I am leaning towards doing the Gorell triple pane (Energy Master III) for the picture/casement combo and the double hungs. I am going to inquire with my dealer as far as the patio door. I recall her saying the MI 910 patio door is the door she uses for all her jobs.....because the Gorell door is muc...

I have still been doing research (and reading the forum) into my window purchase, and I have some clarifications on the quotes I am currently trying to decide over.... I've decided on the company I plan to use, just trying to decide between quotes from that company. Here are the quotes: (all are fro...