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by Michigan
Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:46 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window sealing questions
Replies: 10
Views: 9877

Re: window sealing questions

WOW So far this is as far as the install has gone....no siding or flashing has been installed beyond what you see in the pictures... they have only done the 2nd floor windows. The installer was more comfortable using this installation method ( and stated there was really no difference between this a...
by Michigan
Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window sealing questions
Replies: 10
Views: 9877

Re: window sealing questions

Pictures attached..

Thanks

Andy
by Michigan
Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window sealing questions
Replies: 10
Views: 9877

window sealing questions

I am traveling for business....so I missed the start of my window install. my wife sent me some pictures today I am concern about the overall sealing and installation. The first two windows were install in brick. These were screwed in the sides, gaps filled with foam and flashed in aluminum and caul...
by Michigan
Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Interior Trim?
Replies: 4
Views: 4509

Interior Trim?

Can you do a Full tear out/full frame replacement and not replace/disturb the interior trim?

Thanks

Andy
by Michigan
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window research
Replies: 17
Views: 12471

Re: window research

'When I got the quote Premium Ply gems were listed..... we visited the contractor show room and I was told that Mastic 5000 was now the equivalent they carried. On Mastic's web site it does say by Ply Gem....but I am wondering why they would have a different brand for the same window.....cannot find...
by Michigan
Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window research
Replies: 17
Views: 12471

Re: window research

I agree with you Windows4u.... I requested to use a foam backed Vinyl....the home owners association said no vinyl. But anyways it make my decision less complex.... Based on windows which one would you guys go with (the plygems are less expensive)? A)Plygem Premium Series Vinyl Windows b)Paradigm Th...
by Michigan
Mon May 07, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window research
Replies: 17
Views: 12471

Re: window research

Here is an update Need to get the siding and windows done soon (my preference is to do it at the same time...we want full replacement windows....so this seems best) Company A Paradigm widnows-hardie board siding (not impressed with paradigm windows reviews, this place is the best siding installer) (...
by Michigan
Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window research
Replies: 17
Views: 12471

Re: window research

The house it a two story...it has 16 openings (including 2 sliding glass doors)...10 are in siding and 6 are on the second floor. We requested full replacement windows due to the issues with our current windows. all quotes were for Low e/argon glass one calls out using a closed cell foam (the first)...
by Michigan
Tue Nov 22, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window research
Replies: 17
Views: 12471

Re: window research

The quotes are for windows only. Just wanted to point out that some are window companies only and some are siding/windows.

The sunrise quote came in at 21k

Thanks

Andy
by Michigan
Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window research
Replies: 17
Views: 12471

window research

Guys My wife and I are getting tired of painting our wood windows each year...we have done a good job of keeping them in decent shape but enough is enough....to make thing more complicated we are going to look at doing new siding at the same time (James hardy is the leading option). Since we want th...