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by Tru_blue
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need Fixed Gable Windows
Replies: 3
Views: 2019

Re: Need Fixed Gable Windows

I'm with Anthony. I'd get the same color unit from the same manufacturer. The "clad frame" that Anthony mentioned doesn't have a sash, it's only the glass set directly into a frame that is clad (in your case, a putty clad color). Because there's no sash, it's relatively inexpensive. Anothe...
by Tru_blue
Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:10 am
Forum: Window Industry
Topic: 2009 Stimulus Package - Tax Rebate for Window
Replies: 42
Views: 39655

Re: 2009 Stimulus Package - Tax Rebate for Window

Windows on Washington wrote:Is that Low-e 4 a 4 coat Low-e or just their brand name.
Low E4 is just the glass brand name. The Low E4 is two coats of Low E. It doesn't pass the tax credit requirements. However, their new Low E 4 "Smartsun" option is 3 coats of Low E and does pass.
by Tru_blue
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Are low e windows noticably darker?
Replies: 11
Views: 8690

Re: Are low e windows noticably darker?

Would the standard 272 be a good compromise? That way I might still get a little solar heat gain in the winter without knocking it way down . . . Plus, I'm not sure I like the idea of the tinted appearance of the 366. Thoughts?? The 272 would be the better choice if you would like "a little so...
by Tru_blue
Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:17 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Foam filled refrigerator doors just a gimmick, too?
Replies: 6
Views: 3439

The Dubious Benefits of Foam-Filled Vinyl Windows

Foam-filled vinyl may provide some structural strength and consumer appeal, but the foam core adds little to the overall window energy performance. The following is from my favorite fenestration publication, ENERGY DESIGN UPDATE. For you pros, if you don't have a subscription to EDU you're missing o...
by Tru_blue
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Are low e windows noticably darker?
Replies: 11
Views: 8690

Re: Are low e windows noticably darker?

No they're not *noticeably* darker, but here's some actual statistics of the visible light transmission through the center of a window with double strength glass: 81% Double glazed, clear glass 75% Double glazed, single coat of Low E 72% Double glazed, double coat of Low E 66% Double glazed, triple ...
by Tru_blue
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Gas leakage?
Replies: 10
Views: 5957

Re: Gas leakage?

If gas is leeching.. it's is being displaced with something... and that something is ambient air... and that air will have moisture in it.. which will result in condensation accumulating on the inside of the insulating glass unit. Seal failure. Actually the above quote is not entirely correct. When...
by Tru_blue
Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: "Best" window for blocking heat?
Replies: 13
Views: 10746

Re: "Best" window for blocking heat?

Cheryl gave a great recommendation, one of the very best available. Generally speaking if you want a great heat blocker, you'll want to get a Low E coating that has two or three coats of Low E on it (actually it's coats of silver). Two coats will actually block out heat better than tinted glass, but...
by Tru_blue
Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Bye Bye Krypton Superwindows
Replies: 3
Views: 2600

Re: Bye Bye Krypton Superwindows

windowsnj wrote:i heard somewhere that they were going to re-figure what makes a window energy star certified next year...any truth to this? thanks
You can read about the proposed changes in EnergyStar's requirements right here:
http://www.windowanddoor.net/latestnews.php?id=3348
by Tru_blue
Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: HELP Need advice about windows
Replies: 6
Views: 4181

Re: HELP Need advice about windows

QUOTE: "The deal is friend is that the gas does not leak out. . ." So much for 30+ years experience. I'm sorry but the clearchoice guy should know that the gas does indeed leak out. Like Skydawggy said, all windows will leak gas, it's just that some do it at a greater rate than others. Ar...
by Tru_blue
Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Window Industry
Topic: constant force vs block and tackle
Replies: 45
Views: 88691

Only

Hey I only gave away one answer . . .
by Tru_blue
Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:49 am
Forum: Window Industry
Topic: constant force vs block and tackle
Replies: 45
Views: 88691

CF vs. B&T

why don't you tell me which system is better for new construction of which system has tested to more cycles of use. From what I've heard the block and tackle system tests several times longer for cycles of use. I would say the block and tackle is better for longevity. Go figure. Like the other post...
by Tru_blue
Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: User-friendly windows
Replies: 5
Views: 2946

It could be worse

Is it available in brown?
by Tru_blue
Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Dark colored Vinyl or Fiberglass?
Replies: 7
Views: 5564

Advice

Interesting. Having handled windows now for 30 years. I would give the totally opposite advice. I'd stay away from any vinyl products in a bronze/dark brown color, including laminate finishes. There's reasons why one does not normally find vinyl in dark colors. It's not that I'm trying to bash vinyl...
by Tru_blue
Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing windows, keep the storms?
Replies: 6
Views: 7076

The dubious benefits of storm windows

I agree with the previous comments that having storm windows on vinyl windows could damage the vinyl windows. Since your husband wondered if you would "get better energy savings with them," here's the stats: If it's 0° outside and 70° inside (which can happen in your neck of the wood but n...
by Tru_blue
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need help sorting through installation methods!
Replies: 9
Views: 6616

Install

With that 2-1/2" trim in place it makes the installation decision a no-brainer, at least for me. I'd remove the trim so that I could gain access to the installation fins and then completely remove the old window and do it right. How fortunate that the trim is there. Not only does it add some vi...