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by shims
Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What to look for when they are installing?
Replies: 22
Views: 11629

Re: What to look for when they are installing?

You DO NOT have the right to stand over an installer peppering him with questions while he works. If you do, don't be surprised if he tells you to back off and let him do his work. If you feel so strongly that the installer won't do a good job unless you watch his every move, then you have hired th...
by shims
Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: BBB accreditation
Replies: 2
Views: 1841

Re: BBB accreditation

There are restrictions (years in business etc) that preclude it from being purely "pay for play", but none the less, they do cater to their paying customers-- which are the businesses. I know of several companies who engage in some pretty shady practices and have many complaints, yet stil...
by shims
Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: MW Window issues
Replies: 7
Views: 8278

Re: MW Window issues

My old windows were MW windows and were basically sash kits; no nailing fin just sashes and liners. They leaked air like a sieve despite being double pane. Jamb liners didn't fit right and had gaps. The windows did not close properly or lock. They were basically garbage.
by shims
Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: BBB accreditation
Replies: 2
Views: 1841

BBB accreditation

I saw on TV and read online that BBB accreditation is basically the more the companies pay the higher the rating they receive. Does that mean BBB accreditation doesn't mean much, or is it still something because the companies are still willing to pay?
by shims
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Pella Guarantee - Refund
Replies: 7
Views: 4577

Re: Pella Guarantee - Refund

Just out of curiosity, did you research these windows before you bought them or did you read about them on here? I had faulty installation too from same window, same company. Wow I'm surprised they are going to refund you the money for your windows. A contractor told me that Pella installers are NOT...