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- Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:01 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Various frame widths & reductions in Glass Viewing Area
- Replies: 8
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In addition to fiberglass windows, you may also take a look at the thinner Style Line windows from Milgard here: http://www.milgard.com/products/vinyl-windows/ I think most people would agree these are a slightly better window than the Alside Excalibur. But as others have said, with vinyl, thinner w...
- Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:04 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Best Method to replace Twin Double Hung Units
- Replies: 3
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I replaced a few twin old aluminum double hungs in my home with a single Simonton 9800 slider. I liked the single slider better, because with the double-hungs, you have a horizontal crossbar around eye level blocking the view. A single window is usually cheaper than two, as well. The only slight dis...
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:48 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Thin Profile Frame
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5238
- Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:57 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Thin Profile Frame
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5238
- Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:50 pm
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- Topic: drafty windows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2492
You shouldn't need to wait until winter to check for serious air leaks. Put a fan outside blowing against the window at a reasonable speed and distance to simulate some wind. Then light an incense stick (4th of July fireworks punk, cigarette, etc.) and run it around the problem areas inside and chec...
- Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:24 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: reasonable simonton quote?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2443
- Sat May 26, 2007 2:28 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Simington vs. Great Lakes Windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2356
- Thu May 24, 2007 12:21 pm
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- Topic: Argon vs Krypton in triple pane windows
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3426
- Thu May 24, 2007 12:28 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Argon vs Krypton in triple pane windows
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3426
- Thu May 24, 2007 12:26 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Noise Problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2141
My suggestions would be to get laminated double or triple pane glass and also find an experienced and careful installer. Airports often have laminated glass to cut down on noise. Depending on the windows you have now, good quality windows with laminated glass will usually make a huge difference in t...
- Fri May 11, 2007 10:30 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Does size matter?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3011
You don't need as thick a frame for small windows. In the small demo window models most showrooms/salespeople have, even fairly thin frames can be fairly sturdy. Personally, I don't like beefy frames on small windows due to glass loss (for example - the smaller sizes you often see above kitchen sink...
- Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:12 pm
- Forum: Window Reviews
- Topic: DEsign pressure rating (DP) for Simonton 5500, BFRich etc.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3303
- Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:08 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Simonton 5500 and 9400/9800 seires What's the difference?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2097
The 9800 looks nicer in my opinion with its contoured sashes, nicer lift rails, and different locking hardware. It has a different default glass option, but the 5500 can be upgraded similarly in many cases. I believe it also has a glass breakage warranty and a little more weather stripping. The ener...
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:02 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Most Expensive Replacement Window
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6426
Nearly every installed per vinyl window price over $900 is beyond reasonable **. I think people fairly often see high quotes just over $1000, but $1,711/window really takes the cake! Run away as fast as possible! ** There certainly are cases of extremely large windows, bay/bow windows, significant r...
- Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:38 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: The best "BIGGER" picture windows
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7883
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