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- Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:44 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Need Fixed Gable Windows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2032
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...
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:10 am
- Forum: Window Industry
- Topic: 2009 Stimulus Package - Tax Rebate for Window
- Replies: 42
- Views: 40902
Re: 2009 Stimulus Package - Tax Rebate for Window
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.Windows on Washington wrote:Is that Low-e 4 a 4 coat Low-e or just their brand name.
- Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:38 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Are low e windows noticably darker?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8861
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...
- 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: 3471
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...
- Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:01 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Are low e windows noticably darker?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8861
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 ...
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:40 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Gas leakage?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6027
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...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:48 pm
- Forum: Window Reviews
- Topic: "Best" window for blocking heat?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10869
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...
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:36 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Bye Bye Krypton Superwindows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2703
Re: Bye Bye Krypton Superwindows
You can read about the proposed changes in EnergyStar's requirements right here: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
http://www.windowanddoor.net/latestnews.php?id=3348
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:11 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: HELP Need advice about windows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4285
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...
- Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:52 pm
- Forum: Window Industry
- Topic: constant force vs block and tackle
- Replies: 45
- Views: 92123
Only
Hey I only gave away one answer . . .
- Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:49 am
- Forum: Window Industry
- Topic: constant force vs block and tackle
- Replies: 45
- Views: 92123
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...
- Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:54 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: User-friendly windows
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2979
It could be worse
Is it available in brown?
- Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:43 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Dark colored Vinyl or Fiberglass?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5680
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...
- Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:30 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacing windows, keep the storms?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8193
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...
- Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:40 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Need help sorting through installation methods!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6654
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...
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