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by kaydee
Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Anlin vs. Simonton debate
Replies: 0
Views: 1632

Anlin vs. Simonton debate

have read quite a few posts on this forum about these two brands. Some folks swear that Anlin is better and many others feel Simonton is equally good and is a nationally reputed company. Here are facts I know: 1. Anlin has better SHGC and U rating ((U=0.27, SHGC = .22) with their top of the line gal...
by kaydee
Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best Silicone caulk for Retrofit Window Installation
Replies: 0
Views: 1478

Best Silicone caulk for Retrofit Window Installation

Hello Experts,

What brand of pure silicone caulk do you pros recommend/use when installing retrofit vinyl window against Stucco exterior?

I have seen references in this forum to OSI, Dow, etc.

-kaydee
by kaydee
Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Importance of variations in U-Factor and SHGC
Replies: 0
Views: 1534

Importance of variations in U-Factor and SHGC

Reviewing the SHGC & U factor across retrofit windows, I wonder how much of a difference a 0.1 to a 0.2 difference in these numbers impacts performance. For example, a typical Anlin Catalina window has U-factor=0.27 SHGC = .22 Compare that to a Simonton 7300 U-factor = .33 SHGC = .30 In terms of...
by kaydee
Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Best Minimal Expanding Foam?
Replies: 28
Views: 84840

Best Minimal Expanding Foam?

Experts, What brand(s) of minimal expanding foam do you guys use? I have seen some comments about folks using "Great Stuff" which is quite inexpensive and easily available. I have noticed that some Anlin installers use "Illbruck", which is a german product and quite expensive. It...
by kaydee
Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:41 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Retrofit Install: Is "Blocking" support normal?
Replies: 1
Views: 4915

Retrofit Install: Is "Blocking" support normal?

Hello Gurus, I was reading the AAMA publication AAMA 2410-03 " Standard Practice for Installation of Windows", which I downloaded from Milgard site. This is an interesting and useful document for retrofit installations. It talks about "blocking" between the old frame and the new ...