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- Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:30 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Input on these quotes from Alside, Soft-lite and Simonton?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9318
So that's a Home Depot salesman's pitch. We local small businessmen who live our entire lives and raise our families in the towns we serve are not worthy of doing business with, .....because someday we'll retire or maybe win the lottery? How ridiculous. How long has Home Depot even been installing ...
- Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:25 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Input on these quotes from Alside, Soft-lite and Simonton?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9318
- Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:20 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Gas Filled
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5144
Re: Reply
Ok... time to put my boots on. "When a seal is broken or on the way - typically condesation will develop between the panes -- and over time the LOW E will also oxidze and show a definitive haze." Wrong... the spacers are completely filled with desiccant and will absorb infiltrating moistu...
- Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:53 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Energy savings from using triple pane instead of double pane
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11858
Re: Reply
THD The information you provided is misleading. THD: "the truth on triple pane windows is that you will have better (HIGHER) inside glass temperature as the third pane is nothing more than a heat reflective film " That would be Heat Mirror... not a true triple-pane with three pieces of gl...
- Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:00 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: thd
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8027
Re: Reply
THD I believe that your posts are genuine, to you... but unfortunately, many of them are innaccurate as I have responded to a few already with facts. I have no intention of chasing each of your bombardment of posts. Since you like quotes, "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does ...
- Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:49 am
- Forum: Window Reviews
- Topic: CertianTeed Bryn Mawr II versus Simonton 5500
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20066
Check the warranties. Simonton does not offer any labor guarantee on their waranty. Certainteed offers only 5 years. If seal failure were to occur (the most expensive repair on a window) then replacement labor costs could run you $100 per window. Milgard, if its available, offers a full lifetime gu...
- Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:41 am
- Forum: Window Reviews
- Topic: CertianTeed Bryn Mawr II versus Simonton 5500
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20066
ahhhhhh yes - the many myths...
Better read that warranty a little closer. Try paying attention to the exclusions. BTW, I have several HD warranty's for American Craftsman, et al windows right here. I use it to compare to other companies all the time. BTW, my company warrants installation. That's what you get when you use company...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:00 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: thd
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8027
Re: thd
Indeed it is a wonderful thing to be a leader and not follower. 8) It's been said in the past: " When one finger points outward - there has to be three fingers pointing backwards..." :shock: You will only see individual and genuine posts individually here when I have time - no need to comm...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:47 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pella Thermastar v. Reliabilt 7000
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5973
Re: Pella Thermastar v. Reliabilt 7000
I went to Lowes last night to look at the Pella Thermastar. The sales associate tried to sell me on the Reliabilt 7000. She claimed they were "much better" windows. Anyone have an opinion on either of these two windows. I have also looked at the Simonton windows Home Depot installs (as I ...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:19 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Gas Filled
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5144
Re: Gas Filled
Just curious I've always wondered, how can you confirm the gas that is supposed to be in your windows, is in the window? I know what a broken seal looks like but, how do you know it's in there from the begining? Can you expose the window to some sort of special light or something to confirm the gas...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:14 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: HELP ... please
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6025
Re: HELP ... please
I just purchased my first home and want to replace the windows ... the house is 63 years old and still has the original drafty windows. Unfortunately I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to home repair and feel a little overwhelmed. I read about some type of double paned window that will help c...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:04 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Energy savings from using triple pane instead of double pane
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11858
Re: Energy savings from using triple pane instead of double
Suppose I have 16 double-hung windows, with the size of 31x48. Double-hungs having two panes with low E and argon seem to have a U of around 0.32, plus or minus. Triple panes seem to be around 0.22, give or take. How do I calculate how much energy the triple pane will save me vs. the double pane? I...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:00 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Newbie question, searched for info but could not find
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4946
Re: Newbie question, searched for info but could not find
New to this forum and to Vinyl windows in general - be nice...... Have taken the time to do some research - here, and elsewhere and could not find much on American Weather Seal's Evershield windows. Had a 'sales' presentation and was provided a sales brochure, overall was happy with the process. My...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 12:48 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Input on these quotes from Alside, Soft-lite and Simonton?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9318
Re: Input on these quotes from Alside, Soft-lite and Simonto
Hello all, This board has been extremely helpful in learning about windows and what to look for and avoid. My husband and I live in Boston area and would love input on the quotes we've received. We're replacing 22 dh windows and a 3-light slider. For dual-glazed, argon and low-e: Alside Excalibur -...
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 12:17 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Pricing Strategy and Negotiation
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14824
Re: Pricing Strategy and Negotiation
I'm in the process of getting quotes for 7 "normal size/shape" windows in my home (3 DH and 4 slider). I'm concentrating on double-pane, low-e, argon filled for now, because I want efficiency, but my area is not extremely cold or hot (though a bit more hot than cold). Quotes: Sears: Simon...
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