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They are coming back out next Monday and bringing both the 800, and the Starmark. I'd like to look at each of them and make a decision based from there. I don't like to always sound/be so skeptical, but this is just a really large sum of money and honestly I only want to do it once. My goal is to be...

Thanks for the help HomeSealed. Anthony, yes I certainly could ask the dealer that question. I guess my curiosity stems from my lack of actual market/window knowledge, as well as the fact that I have read on here "occasionally" sales people will try to push one window over another due to w...

Can anyone possibly shed some light on the differences between the Okna 800 and the Starmark window? I had an Okna rep come to the house tonight, but my intention was to view the 800 which he did not bring. He showed me the Starmark and according to him, the Starmark was the top-of-the line window. ...

Fair enough and totally agree with you =)

My only point in mentioning the fact the salesman didn't know much about the competitors was because it came across to me as as someone who doesn't keep up with his industry. Ecostar, it is clear to me that you and I think on completely opposite ends of the spectrum (which is fine), i.e.; if my car ...

Maybe I didn't understand . . . what am I e-mailing to you again?

Got a quote for 22 d/h, & 1 picture, white/white, full screen Omega 12's tonight from Melani Bros. It is always interesting when the Salesman doesn't know any of the competition in the same category, I mean because "there is no-one else in this category with us, we are it, so I can't give y...

I'd appreciate any help at this point WoW - I can understand if he is retired, but maybe he knows a name? =))
Thanks a bunch guys-

HomeSealed, I have seen your name listed as a highly regarded reference for people in the Milwaukee area numerous times, and on more than just this board. Do you know of any reputable installers/dealers in the Yorktown VA area (south of Richmond VA, north of VA Beach) that you would be willing to su...

Not directly to Soft-lite, no. This was the distributor whom I assume was directed to me through this web site possibly, or he may have been directed to me through the Soft-lite site, I'm not really sure. I will call them directly to see if I can find an LS dealer locally.
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Thanks for the information - just for the record, I originally requested to review the Imperial LS but the distributor told me he was unable to get those windows in my location. I'll def. take a look at the Sunrise Restorations/Vanguards as well though.

The two gentlemen that were there last night rep for both Gorell and Softlite. The two windows quoted were Gorell 5300 and Softlite Pro. According to them, both excellent windows, with same pricing. I do in fact have an appointment w/an Okna rep this coming Monday, and need to schedule an appt. with...

Honestly, I think that was because they weren't exactly sure what the correct answer was. I just don't think they knew for sure and decided to go with a complete removal as the answer. I could be wrong, and very possibly they do in fact remove the entire window, but if that were the case, why would ...

I did in fact use the Gorell zip code locator, but thank you for the idea. I will call Sunrise and set an appointment with them as well. Thanks to each of you for your opinions and knowledge with this subject. I am extremely glad I found this website . . . !!!!!

Existing windows are wood. And apparently they are proposing a full tear-out. I asked them specifically if they tear out the old window all the way down to the rough opening and they said yes. I asked if they shimmed the windows in from there, and again they said yes. I do have an appointment with a...